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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.\xa0

\xa0Fired 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 career at 50, earning a master\u2019s degree in spiritual psychology to share his lessons with others facing similar challenges.\xa0

\xa0He is the author of the best-selling book, "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50" and has created four courses on the multi-generational workforce for LinkedIn Learning.

\xa0Some of the topics we discussed include:

• \xa0In networking, you should follow your \u201cA B G\u201d\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0(\u201cAlways, Be, Giving\u201d): think first about what you can do to support the people in your network before asking for help.
• \xa0Worry about how you can meet someone that can refer you for the job \u2013 don\u2019t worry about what the job description says about the role.
• \xa0The role you want in the future needs to connect with your values.
• \xa0Follow three keys in searching for your next great job 1. Focus on your Superpower (what you do best)\xa0 2. Build a Community\xa0 (like-minded colleagues to refer you to opportunities) 3. Become a Thought\xa0 \xa0 \xa0Leader (Stand up for what you stand for, build trust and credibility).
• \xa0The career you want is already inside of you: follow your inner knowing and intuition. Question the negative messages that will come at you.
• \xa0To create your future, you need to reconcile your past: clear emotional baggage and limiting beliefs.

These are just a few of the great ideas and suggestions John shared.\xa0 I hope you enjoy
his experiences, thought leadership, and energy as much as I did.\xa0 Thank
you for listening to this episode of \u201cPeople in Transition\u201d.