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BY John Tarnoff
Business
Finding your niche is key to your career success. Don’t be afraid to narrowly define what you do and the results you deliver. You’ll gain stronger traction w…
Author: John Tarnoff
John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers.
Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his own career at 50, earning a master’s degree in counseling psychology to share his career lessons with others going through similar challenges.
Since leaving entertainment in 2010, John has coached individuals, groups, and led career workshops for university alumni, including for UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Corporate coaching clients have included Bank of America, Bridgewater Assoc., Levi-Strauss, Softbank, TD Ameritrade, and Thrive Global.
He is the author of the best-selling Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50 and has been named a Top Influencer in Aging by PBS/NextAvenue.
Check out his interview with Mike and Larry on our Manopod Podcast.
BY John Tarnoff
Health
Build habits over 50 to stay productive and stay sharp. Defy the myths about aging and improve your mental game. Neuroscience is your friend. If we work to bu…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
The resume tips you got when you were younger no longer apply in the digital era. Your resume is no longer your primary job search tool, nor is it the best way to…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
If you decide to quit your job, the opportunities may not be as rosy as you imagine. Instead of looking for a better job, become a consultant and enjoy greater…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
Don’t let the “great resignation” lure you into thinking the grass is greener in a new and different job. Even if you’re fed up and know there’s something bet…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
Although the digital revolution is here to stay, tech skills may still be an issue for many of us. If you feel like you’re late to the party, or reluctant to emb…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
hiding your age
BY John Tarnoff
Business
For genx and boomers, reporting to someone younger may take some getting used to. Here’s why your millennial manager might just be a fantastic person to wor…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
Don’t underestimate the power and the value of a professional mission statement. It lays the foundation of your most important values, goals, and aspirat…
BY John Tarnoff
Business
Do you feel like you could be doing more to improve your career but don’t want to jeopardize your current position? If so, there’s a good chance you are stuck i…
