166. Is Your Career More Important Than Your Life? The Hard Truth Every Midlife Woman Needs to Hear

The business of midlife.In this special three-year anniversary episode, Laurie Reynoldson pulls back the curtain on the "business of podcasting" before diving deep into a concept every high-achieving woman needs to hear: The Business of Midlife. If you’ve spent decades advocating for your team at work and your family at home, while leaving your own dreams for "someday," this episode is your wake-up call. Laurie explores why we often treat our careers with more strategy, investment, and clarity than our own lives—and how to flip the script. In this episode, you’ll learn:The IBM Strategy for Personal Growth: How a three-step success secret from former IBM CEO Tom Watson can be applied to designing your second act. The "Someday" Trap: Why waiting for absolute certainty or the "perfect time" is the quickest way to stay stuck. Investing vs. Indulging: Breaking the conditioning that says spending time and money on your own development is selfish. The Power of Sabbaticals: Why you should "try on" your dream life (like moving to a Tuscan villa) before you sell everything to pursue it. The Ripple Effect: How getting clear on your own needs actually makes you show up better for your family and community. Are you ready to treat your life like it’s your career? It’s time to stop waiting for retirement to start living.LINKS + MENTIONS:Best Life Retreat - Civana Wellness Resort + SpaBest Life Retreat - ParisSupport the Show: If this episode resonated with you, please follow, leave a five-star rating, and share it with a friend!📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie