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Mark Kennedy talks about reinvention, Career Capital and why reaching a crossroads in your career doesn’t mean starting again.In this solo episode of Not Finished Yet, Mark explores what happens when work or life unexpectedly changes — redundancy, technology and AI, changing industries, age, health, loss of confidence, or simply reaching the point where the career you built no longer feels right.Mark looks at the doubts that often come with change and asks an important question: if your job title disappeared tomorrow, what knowledge, judgement, skills, relationships and experience would you still have?The episode explores Career Capital — the value accumulated through years of solving problems, making decisions, leading people, building relationships, making mistakes and learning from them.Rather than asking “What job can I get next?”, Mark explains why a better question may be:“What have I spent the last 20 or 30 years learning, and where could that experience create value now?”Mark also discusses the messy middle of reinvention, rebuilding confidence, testing new ideas, portfolio careers, consulting, entrepreneurship and why clarity often comes through action rather than waiting until you have everything worked out.You’re not starting again. You’re starting from experience.Because whatever has changed, you’re Not Finished Yet.Topics include: Career Capital Score™ | Career Reinvention | Midlife Career Change | Life After 40 | Confidence | Transferable Skills | AI and the Future of Work | Starting Again | Career Change | Experience | Purpose | Your Next Chapter#NotFinishedYet #CareerCapital #CareerCapitalScore #Reinvention #CareerReinvention #CareerChange #MidlifeCareerChange #LifeAfter40 #FutureOfWork #TransferableSkills #ExperienceMatters #CareerConfidence #PersonalDevelopment #SecondAct #NextChapter #AIAndWork #Purpose #StartingAgain #Podcast #MarkKennedy

we bring together some of the strongest moments from three very different conversations about reinvention, entrepreneurship, resilience, business growth and finding a new direction later in life.🎙️ Dan Whiting shares his journey from a successful career in recruitment and the corporate world into cricket writing, commentary and media. It’s a conversation about the tension between security and fulfilment, following a passion later in life, and recognising that changing direction doesn't mean everything you've done before was wasted.🎙️ Roy Coughlan has founded more than 20 companies across five countries, launched six podcasts and recorded more than 1,500 episodes. His extraordinary story includes transforming himself from extremely shy into an accomplished public speaker — and rebuilding after losing his home, possessions and facing a personal liability of $5 million.🎙️ Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, brings more than 20 years of experience building a digital agency and helping real-world businesses grow. Wes talks about the lessons learned from building a company from scratch, standing out in an AI-driven world, using SEO effectively and why authenticity and human connection matter more than ever.Three guests. Three completely different journeys. One common theme: your experience still has value, your direction can change, and you're Not Finished Yet.If you're over 40 and thinking about a career change, starting a business, reinventing yourself, turning a passion into something more, or simply questioning what comes next, this Best Of episode is for you.Not Finished Yet — Reinventing work and life after 40.Subscribe for conversations with people who have changed direction, rebuilt, taken risks and discovered that the next chapter can sometimes be the most interesting one.#NotFinishedYet #Reinvention #CareerChange #LifeAfter40 #MidlifeCareerChange #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SecondCareer #PersonalDevelopment #CareerReinvention #Over40 #Podcast

As Not Finished Yet takes a short holiday break, we’re looking back at some of the best moments from Episodes 4–6 — three conversations about careers, purpose, direction and what happens when you realise it might be time for something different.In this Best Of episode, Scott Maderer explores the difference between simply working and actually living your calling. After almost 30 years in education, Scott changed direction and built a coaching business focused on helping people align their time, talent and treasures with what really matters to them.Julia Toothacre challenges the traditional idea that if you work hard, follow the rules and climb the ladder, your career will somehow take care of itself. She explains why professionals need to take ownership of their careers, understand what they actually want and make deliberate decisions rather than waiting for permission to change. Julia also shares her own experiences of burnout, toxic leadership and major personal events that changed the way she thought about her future.And Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer introduces a powerful idea: successful people don't always fail — sometimes they simply drift. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, she explains how even high performers can gradually lose direction and why regularly questioning where you're heading can stop you living your life on autopilot. We also explore her 7-Minute Pivot™, designed to turn thinking into intentional action.Three guests. Three different perspectives. One recurring message: your career, circumstances or past decisions don't have to determine what happens next.These are some of our favourite moments from Episodes 4, 5 and 6 of Not Finished Yet.We'll be back with brand-new conversations after the holiday break. Until then, catch up on the episodes you may have missed and subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Because whatever stage of life or career you're at — you're Not Finished Yet.#NotFinishedYet #BestOfPodcast #CareerChange #CareerReinvention #Midlife #Over50 #SecondAct #CareerAdvice #Purpose #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Reinvention #Podcast

Catch some of the most powerful, thought-provoking and memorable moments from the first three guest episodes of Not Finished Yet — conversations about reinvention, career change, identity, success and proving that your next chapter can be your most important one yet.Across these episodes, our guests share very different journeys, but they all confront the same question: what happens when the life or career that got you here no longer fits where you want to go next?We hear from Sherman Mohr, who faced 82 job rejections at 52 before recognising the reality of being aged out of traditional employment and turning his experience into a new entrepreneurial future. His story challenges the idea that experience loses value with age — and explores how people over 50 can turn what they know into opportunity and income.Kate Kayaian takes us from a successful career as a professional concert cellist into coaching, writing and leadership. She explores why even achieving the career you once dreamed about can leave you questioning what comes next — and why the answer may be evolution rather than throwing everything away and starting again.And Nandita Mahadevan shares her extraordinary midlife transformation: leaving a C-suite career, navigating divorce and perimenopause, and ultimately building a new purpose helping women reclaim the second half of their lives. Her story is about moving beyond achievement, expectations and fear to discover what you actually want from life.These are some of the most watched moments from Episodes 1–3— honest conversations about getting older, changing direction, redefining success and having the courage to build something new.**Not Finished Yet** is the podcast for people who know that experience isn't something to leave behind — it's something to build your next chapter on.Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, experts and ordinary people doing extraordinary things with the next stage of their lives.#NotFinishedYet #Reinvention #CareerChange #Midlife #Over50 #SecondAct #Entrepreneurship #CareerReinvention #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Podcast #Success #LifeAfter50 #MidlifeReinvention

AI Isn't the End of Your Career – It's the End of the Career Strategy You've Been UsingWhat happens when the career strategy that made you successful suddenly stops working?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, Mark Kennedy talks with Amir Muradali, founder of The Transformed Career Experience and author of Elevate, about the growing challenge facing accomplished professionals in their 40s and 50s who have decades of experience but suddenly find themselves struggling to get noticed in a rapidly changing job market.Why are experienced professionals being passed over for roles they're perfectly capable of doing? Why are CV rewrites, LinkedIn optimisation and traditional job-search strategies often failing? And how is AI changing what companies actually value?Amir explains the hidden trust crisis in recruitment, why experience and qualifications alone are no longer enough, and how professionals can move from simply demonstrating what they can do to becoming people leaders trust with what really matters.Mark and Amir also explore the psychological side of career reinvention: losing the professional identity you've spent decades building, dealing with rejection, recognising the value hidden inside your experience and understanding why changing direction doesn't necessarily mean starting again.They discuss:• Why accomplished professionals are becoming invisible in today's job market• The career strategies that no longer work• The hidden trust crisis facing hiring leaders• How AI is changing professional value• Why experience alone isn't enough• The difference between career change and identity change• How professionals in their 40s and 50s can reposition themselves• Why reinvention doesn't mean starting from scratch• The human skills likely to become more valuable in an AI-driven workplace• What it really means to say: I'm Not Finished YetIf you've built a successful career but are starting to wonder what comes next, this conversation could change the way you think about your experience, your value and the next chapter of your working life.Keywords: career change, career reinvention, midlife career change, AI and jobs, future of work, careers over 40, careers over 50, executive job search, professional reinvention, leadership careers, job market 2026, career coaching, artificial intelligence jobs, mid-career professionals, career transition, future careers, Amir Muradali, Elevate, Not Finished Yet podcast

Is it ever too late to start over?At 49, Tracy Smith stopped waiting for permission and booked a one-way ticket to Iceland. What began as a solo adventure became something much bigger—a journey through identity, belonging, courage and midlife reinvention.In this episode, Mark Kennedy talks with memoirist, solo traveler and storyteller Tracy Smith, author of The Purpose of Getting Lost, about what happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the life you're meant to be living.Tracy shares openly about divorce, loneliness, motherhood transitions, career burnout, major surgeries and the years she spent people-pleasing and trying to fit in. Her travels through Iceland, Norway, Ireland, the Middle East, South Africa and beyond eventually taught her an important lesson: sometimes you have to become lost before you can understand where you truly belong.We explore:• Why Tracy booked a one-way ticket to Iceland at 49• The difference between fitting in and truly belonging• People-pleasing and losing your sense of identity• Why solo travel can change how you see yourself• Starting again in your 40s, 50s and beyond• Fear, courage and learning to choose yourself• The small decisions that create major life changes• What strangers around the world taught Tracy about human connection• Why reinvention doesn't have an expiry date• The story behind The Purpose of Getting LostThis isn't simply a conversation about travel. It's about what happens when you stop living the life other people expect and start asking what you actually want from the years ahead.If you've ever wondered, "Is it too late for me to change?", this episode is for you.Featuring: Tracy SmithBook: The Purpose of Getting LostHost: Mark Kennedy#MidlifeReinvention #StartingOver #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #SoloTravel #Midlife #Reinvention #LifeAfter50 #FindingYourself #PeoplePleasing #Belonging #CareerChange #Podcast #ThePurposeOfGettingLost

In this powerful episode of Not Finished Yet, host Mark Kennedy speaks with Russell Van Brocklen — widely known as The Dyslexia Professor — about helping dyslexic children move from frustration, shame, and self-doubt toward confidence, learning, and long-term success.Russell explains why so many intelligent children struggle in traditional classrooms, why generic learning methods often fail dyslexic learners, and how structured literacy and multisensory learning can completely change a child’s future.This conversation explores the emotional impact of dyslexia on both children and parents, the damage caused by the “wait and see” approach, and why dyslexic learners are often “specialists, not generalists” with incredible creativity, passion, and potential.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, educator, or an adult who struggled with reading growing up, this episode offers practical advice, reassurance, and hope.Topics covered include:• Understanding dyslexia properly• Why confidence matters as much as academics• Structured literacy explained simply• Multisensory learning techniques• Helping children rebuild self-belief• The hidden strengths of dyslexic thinkers• Parenting strategies that genuinely help• Why dyslexic children are often highly creative problem-solversIf this episode resonates with you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who may need to hear this conversation.#Dyslexia #Parenting #Education #LearningDisabilities #SpecialEducation #DyslexicThinking #ReadingStruggles #Confidence #SelfBelief #Neurodiversity #StructuredLiteracy #TeacherTips #ParentingPodcast #NotFinishedYetPodcast #MarkKennedy

Kurt Bush spent years leading in manufacturing, ministry, and coaching before realising something many leaders never admit out loud — they’re surviving, not thriving.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, Kurt shares why high performers often battle exhaustion, pressure, imposter syndrome, and the constant feeling of “faking it till you make it.” We explore the hidden cost of modern leadership, the power of reflection, and how authentic leadership starts with doing the inner work most people avoid.Kurt is a certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, and co-host of The Brimstone Coaching Podcast. Through his work, he helps leaders move from burnout and frustration toward clarity, confidence, and wholeness.Topics include:• Leadership burnout • Imposter syndrome • The inner critic • Authentic leadership • Reinvention and identity • Reflection and personal growth • Why successful people still feel stuck • Sustainable leadership habits If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but exhausted underneath it all, this conversation will resonate deeply.

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Why does your body suddenly feel different in midlife… even when your habits haven’t changed?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with metabolic health and midlife wellness educator Lorie Eber for an honest, evidence-based conversation about why health, energy and weight often change during midlife — especially for women — and what actually helps.This is not another conversation about fad diets, punishment or unrealistic wellness advice.Lorie helps women understand the real connection between:• Stress• Sleep• Hormones• Metabolism• Recovery• Daily habits• Menopause and midlife physiologyAnd perhaps most importantly:why “eat less and exercise more” often stops working in midlife.In this episode we explore:• Why metabolism feels different in midlife• Menopause and hormonal changes• The hidden impact of stress and poor sleep• Why women blame themselves unnecessarily• Why restrictive dieting often backfires• How chronic stress affects cravings and energy• Sustainable health habits for busy women• Why consistency matters more than intensity• Rebuilding trust with your body• Midlife as a reinvention, not a declineLorie also shares:• The biggest myths keeping women stuck• What actually supports metabolic health• How to improve energy without extremes• Why recovery matters more than people realise• The psychological side of midlife health changes• Practical daily habits women can realistically sustainThis episode is for:✅ Women navigating midlife or menopause✅ Anyone struggling with energy or weight changes✅ People overwhelmed by conflicting health advice✅ Women tired of restrictive dieting✅ Anyone wanting a more realistic approach to healthIf you’ve ever thought:“Why doesn’t my body respond the way it used to?”or“Why am I doing everything right and still feeling stuck?”— this conversation will help you make sense of it.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, resilience, health, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we unpack what happens when life changes — and how people adapt, rebuild and move forward with purpose. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Lorie Eber

https://lorieeberwellnesscoaching.com/

Lorie Eber is a metabolic health and midlife wellness educator with over a decade of experience helping women understand how stress, sleep, hormones and daily habits affect metabolism, energy and wellbeing as they age. Her work focuses on practical, evidence-based guidance that helps women improve health sustainably without extremes or diet culture.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone navigating midlife health changes🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention, wellbeing and purpose#MidlifeHealth #Menopause #Metabolism #WomensHealth #LorieEber #Wellness #HealthyAging #Stress #Sleep #Hormones #Midlife #HealthPodcast #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #Nutrition #Energy #Podcast #MindBodyHealth #NotFinishedYet #MetabolicHealth

What happens when your career suddenly stops feeling secure?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with career coach and former senior HR leader Jane Ferré for a practical and deeply honest conversation about redundancy, career reinvention, confidence and navigating today’s job market.Jane’s story is one many professionals will relate to.After building a successful 20+ year career in senior HR roles — including positions at British Airways and LEON Restaurants — she experienced redundancy twice in one year. One was her choice. One wasn’t.That experience forced a huge question:“What now?”Instead of staying stuck, Jane rebuilt her career with purpose and now helps professionals secure their dream role, in their dream company, with a dream package — often in less than six months.This episode is packed with real-world insight for anyone feeling uncertain, overlooked or stuck in their career.We discuss:• Redundancy and career disruption• Reinvention after job loss• Confidence and identity in work• The emotional impact of redundancy• Career coaching and personal branding• CVs that actually stand out• LinkedIn strategy for job seekers• Why candidates get ghosted• Interview preparation• The first 90 days in a new roleJane also shares:• What hiring managers are really looking for• The biggest mistakes job seekers make• Why so many professionals feel invisible right now• How to approach a career change strategically• What candidates should stop doing immediately• Why redundancy can become a turning point instead of an endingThis is a conversation for:✅ Professionals facing redundancy✅ Mid-career job seekers✅ Anyone feeling stuck in their career✅ People considering a career change✅ Leaders navigating uncertainty✅ Anyone trying to rebuild confidence after setbacksIf you’ve ever thought:“Have I fallen behind?”or“Why does the job market feel impossible right now?”— this episode will genuinely help.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life disrupts the path we expected — and how people rebuild stronger. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Jane Ferré

https://janeferre.com/

Jane Ferré is a career coach and former senior HR leader with over 20 years’ experience, including roles at British Airways and LEON Restaurants. After experiencing redundancy twice in one year, Jane reinvented her career and now helps professionals secure their next role with clarity, confidence and strategy. She specialises in CVs, LinkedIn, interview preparation and career reinvention.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone navigating career uncertainty🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and resilience#CareerChange #Redundancy #JobSearch #LinkedIn #CareerCoaching #InterviewTips #CVTips #JaneFerre #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #Podcast #JobHunting #MidlifeCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #Confidence #NotFinishedYet #CareerAdvice #WorkLife

What if your most creative chapter hasn’t happened yet?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with writer Richard Sparks for a fascinating conversation about creativity, reinvention, gaming, storytelling and discovering entirely new passions later in life.Richard’s career journey is anything but ordinary.He began as a comedy writer for iconic British shows including Not the Nine O’Clock News and The Secret Policeman’s Ball, working alongside legends like Rowan Atkinson and John Cleese.Years later, after discovering gaming later in life, his creativity took an unexpected new direction — inspiring the New Rock fantasy series and opening up a completely different world of storytelling.This episode is about:• Reinvention later in life• Creativity and second acts• Gaming and imagination• Fantasy writing and storytelling• Curiosity as a life skill• Transferable creative skills• Comedy writing and creative pressure• Building new worlds through storytelling• Why it’s never too late to start something newRichard also shares:• What working with comedy legends taught him• How gaming reshaped the way he thinks creatively• Why curiosity keeps people mentally sharp• The similarities between comedy, fantasy and gaming• Lessons about resilience, creativity and taking risks• Why embracing new interests later in life can completely change your futureThis is a conversation for:✅ Writers and creatives✅ Gamers and fantasy fans✅ Anyone considering a second act✅ People feeling creatively stuck✅ Anyone curious about reinvention later in lifeIf you’ve ever thought:“Am I too old to start something new?”— this episode is proof that you are not.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, creativity, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people stay curious enough to keep evolving. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Richard SparksRichard Sparks is an English-born writer based in Los Angeles and the author of the New Rock fantasy series, including New Rock New Rules. Earlier in his career, he wrote comedy for iconic British productions such as Not the Nine O’Clock News and The Secret Policeman’s Ball, collaborating with Rowan Atkinson and John Cleese. His work now blends gaming-inspired storytelling, creativity and fantasy world-building.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone needing inspiration to start again🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and creativity#RichardSparks #Creativity #Gaming #Fantasy #Reinvention #Storytelling #Writers #PersonalGrowth #SecondAct #GamingCommunity #FantasyBooks #ComedyWriting #Podcast #SelfDevelopment #NewRock #FantasyAuthor #LifeChange #CreativeJourney #NotFinishedYet #LevelUp

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we sit down with Paul Comfort to explore what it really means to find your purpose in a world that’s constantly changing. This is a new podcast focused on reinvention, career change, and real-life stories of people navigating major transitions—and while it’s new, it’s not our first time behind the mic.Paul is the author of Find Your X Factor: Follow Your Personal Treasure Map to Purpose, and in this conversation, he shares how to uncover your unique strengths, rediscover direction, and align your life with what truly matters.With so many people today facing career shifts due to AI, lack of opportunity, and changing industries, this episode is a powerful reminder that reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s necessary.In this episode, we cover:• How to find your “X Factor” and unlock your potential • Why purpose matters more than ever in today’s world • Navigating career change and uncertainty • Turning experience into opportunity • Building a life that aligns with who you really are If you’re feeling stuck, at a crossroads, or ready for your next chapter—this one’s for you.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on:career change, reinvention, purpose, leadership, entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal growth.

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What do you do when you see your industry changing before everyone else does?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Silicon Valley product designer Paul Paulino for a fascinating conversation about career reinvention, adapting before layoffs hit, and building a completely new chapter later in life.After decades working in tech with startups and major companies like Cisco, Paul saw the warning signs coming. But instead of waiting for disruption to happen to him, he prepared for it.In his 50s, he reinvented himself as a successful UGC and TikTok Shop creator — entering a world dominated by younger creators and proving that experience, strategy and consistency still matter.This is not a conversation about hype.It’s about intentional reinvention.In this episode we discuss:• Career change later in life• Preparing for layoffs before they happen• Reinvention in your 50s• Silicon Valley and the changing tech industry• The creator economy and TikTok Shop• UGC (User Generated Content)• Staying relevant in a fast-changing world• Why Gen X has an advantage online• Translating corporate skills into creator success• Building momentum from scratchPaul also shares:• The warning signs he noticed before layoffs hit tech• What corporate skills helped most in the creator economy• The mistakes he made early during reinvention• How to stay competitive without chasing trends• Why patience and strategy beat panic and hype• What success means to him now compared to Silicon ValleyThis episode is for:✅ Professionals facing uncertainty✅ People thinking about a career pivot✅ Anyone worried about layoffs or AI disruption✅ Gen X professionals feeling stuck✅ Creators and entrepreneurs building a second chapterIf you’ve ever wondered:“Am I too late to reinvent myself?”— this conversation will change your perspective.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we unpack what happens when people decide they are not done growing, evolving or starting again. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Paul PaulinoPaul Paulino is a former Silicon Valley product designer who reinvented himself in his 50s as a successful UGC and TikTok Shop creator. After years working in tech with startups and major corporations, Paul now helps people understand how to pivot careers with intention, stay relevant later in life, and build momentum in the modern creator economy.

https://paulinothecreator.com/

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Most people don’t burn out because they fail.They burn out because they succeed at the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Google sales leader, four-time global C-suite executive, coach and author Chris Woods for a powerful conversation about fear, success, burnout and what happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned.From the outside, Chris had everything many people chase:leadership, career success, status and achievement.But at 40 years old, everything changed when he flatlined in a hospital bed.That moment forced him to confront a question most people avoid:“What if success isn’t actually making you happy?”Now, through his book Balls & Brains, Chris helps people stop living from fear, maximise their strengths and build lives that feel as good as they look.In this episode we explore:• Burnout and high performance• Fear-driven success• Why successful people still feel stuck• Leadership, pressure and identity• The dangers of the “grind”• Playing offence with your strengths• Redefining success before crisis hits• Confidence, courage and fulfilment• How to stop playing small• Building a life aligned with who you really areChris also shares:• Lessons from leading at Google and C-suite level• What his near-death experience changed forever• The fears quietly holding most people back• Why fixing weaknesses can keep people trapped• His practical “Balls & Brains” framework• What alignment actually feels like in real lifeThis is a conversation for:✅ High performers✅ Leaders and executives✅ Entrepreneurs✅ People feeling stuck despite success✅ Anyone questioning whether the grind is worth itIf you’ve ever thought:“Why doesn’t success feel the way I expected?”— this episode will hit hard.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forces reflection — and how people rebuild stronger and more aligned. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Chris WoodsChris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach, former Google sales leader and four-time global C-suite executive. He is the author of Balls & Brains: A Framework for Living Your Best Life by Overcoming Fears and Maximizing Strengths, helping people break free from fear-driven patterns and start building lives aligned with their strengths and purpose.

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Most businesses don’t fail online because they lack effort.They fail because they focus on the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, for a practical, honest conversation about what actually works in marketing today — especially for builders, trades and real-world businesses trying to grow in an AI-driven world.Wes has spent more than 20 years helping businesses turn websites, SEO and online trust into real enquiries, real customers and measurable growth.No fluff.No jargon.No “guru” nonsense.Just practical strategies that work when the phones need to ring and the business needs to grow.In this episode we discuss:• Why most websites don’t generate leads• The biggest marketing mistakes businesses still make• SEO in the age of AI• How small businesses can beat bigger brands online• Trust, credibility and authority online• Search Everywhere Optimisation• Why reviews matter more than ever• What businesses should stop wasting money on• Simple fixes that create real momentumWes also shares:• Lessons from building a business over 20+ years• What resilience really looks like in tough markets• How to stay authentic in a world full of AI content• Why clarity and trust outperform clever marketing• The biggest opportunity most businesses are missing right nowThis episode is packed with practical advice for:✅ Builders✅ Trades businesses✅ Construction companies✅ Small business owners✅ Marketing teams✅ Entrepreneurs trying to stand out onlineIf you’ve ever wondered:“Why isn’t my website bringing in work?”or“What actually matters online now?”— this conversation is for you.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, business growth, resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different industries, we unpack real lessons, practical wisdom and the stories behind the success. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Wes TowersWes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency helping builders and trades businesses generate more work through smarter websites, practical SEO and trust-driven marketing. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes focuses on real-world strategies that create measurable growth — without the fluff.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with a business owner who needs this🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about growth, reinvention and business#SEO #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #WesTowers #AI #SmallBusiness #MarketingStrategy #ConstructionMarketing #LeadGeneration #Entrepreneur #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #WebDesign #LocalSEO #TradesBusiness #ContentMarketing #GrowthStrategy #MarketingTips #NotFinishedYet #BusinessSuccess

What happens when you lose everything… and still choose torebuild?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down withserial entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker and business coach Roy Coughlan forone of the most honest conversations we’ve had about resilience, reinventionand entrepreneurship.

Roy’s story is extraordinary.

He started working at just nine years old, went from beingpainfully shy to becoming an award-winning public speaker, founded more than 20companies across five countries, launched six successful podcasts, and thenexperienced devastating financial loss — including losing his home and facingpersonal liability of five million dollars.

But this conversation is not just about business success orfailure.

It’s about identity, confidence, rebuilding, calmness,purpose and learning how to keep moving forward when life completely changesdirection.

In this episode we explore:

Entrepreneurship and reinvention

Building businesses acrossdifferent countries

The reality of losing everythingfinancially

Confidence and overcoming shyness

Public speaking and Toastmasters

Podcast growth and personalbranding

Why podcasting matters inbusiness today

Delegation, virtual assistantsand scaling

Reading, learning and personalgrowth

Calmness, resilience andperspective

Roy also shares:

Lessons from building 20+companies

How he grew podcasts into the top0.5% globally

What entrepreneurs get wrong

The biggest mistakes foundersrepeat

Why fear stops people fromchanging

What success means to him nowafter everything he’s experienced

This is a conversation for entrepreneurs, creators, businessowners, podcasters and anyone trying to rebuild after setbacks.

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Not Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change,resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations withpeople from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forceschange — and how people rebuild stronger. This is not my first podcast — butthis one is the most personal.

📘 About Roy Coughlan
Roy Coughlan is a serial entrepreneur who has founded over 20 companies across five countries. He is also a podcast coach, speaker, and host of multiple globally ranked podcasts, with several reaching the top 0.5% worldwide. Roy isco-founder of braingym.fitness and VA.World, and is passionate about helping others grow businesses, improve mental performance and navigate reinvention.

https://roycoughlan.com/

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What happens when the thing you’ve always loved starts calling louder than the career you built around yourself?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with cricket commentator, writer, broadcaster and former recruitment professional Dan Whiting for a powerful conversation about reinvention, identity, purpose, and changing direction later in life.Yes, cricket runs through Dan’s story — but this episode is about far more than sport.After spending years building a successful career in recruitment and the corporate world, Dan eventually followed the passion that had always been there in the background. What followed was a second chapter built around commentary, broadcasting, writing, interviewing, blogging, and becoming deeply involved in the game he has loved since childhood.We talk about:Career change later in lifeFollowing your passionReinvention and second careersThe fear of starting againSecurity vs fulfilmentSport, business and transferable skillsConfidence, identity and self-beliefHow childhood passions stay with usWhy it’s never too late to change directionDan also shares honest insight into:Working in the pressure of the corporate worldBuilding credibility in media and broadcastingStarting from scratch in a new industryThe realities of freelance lifeWhy regret is heavier than failureThis is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered:“Is it too late to do something different?”If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or thinking about making a change in work or life — this episode will resonate.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or starting again. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone considering a change🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and purpose#CareerChange #Reinvention #Purpose #MidlifeCareerChange #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #FollowYourPassion #Cricket #Broadcasting #Motivation #SecondCareer #LifeChange #NotFinishedYet #SelfDevelopment #MeaningfulWork #CareerTransition #DanWhiting #SportsMedia #Mindset #Growth

Most people don’t suddenly wake up lost.
They drift.

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with executive coach, strategist, bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer for a powerful conversation about why so many successful people quietly lose direction — even when life looks successful on the outside.

Dr. Cynthia has spent more than 30 years working with leaders, executives and organisations at the highest levels of business, helping people recognise the hidden patterns that slowly pull them away from purpose, clarity and alignment.

Her message is simple but powerful:
High performers don’t usually fail.
They drift.

In this conversation we explore:

• Why successful people still feel disconnected
• The hidden signs of “drift”
• Burnout vs loss of direction
• Leadership, identity and purpose
• Why people stay stuck too long
• Fear, ambition and self-awareness
• Small daily decisions that change your future
• The power of the 7-Minute Pivot™

We also dive into:

• The emotional cost of drift
• How drift affects relationships, confidence and health
• Why high performers struggle to slow down and reflect
• How to interrupt autopilot and reclaim direction
• Why reinvention starts with honesty, not dramatic change

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought:
“Everything looks fine… so why does something feel off?”

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Not Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or becoming. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.

📘 About Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a Board-Certified Executive Coach, Human Capital Strategist and bestselling author with over 30 years of leadership experience. She is the creator of Stop Drifting: The Discipline of Direction™ and the 7-Minute Pivot™, helping ambitious people regain clarity, purpose and intentional direction in life and work.

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If you enjoyed the episode:
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Feeling stuck in your career—even when everything looks goodon paper?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we’re joined bycareer coach and strategist Julia Toothacre, who has spent over a decade helping high-performing professionals take control of their careers and stop waiting for permission.

Julia shares her powerful Control Your Careerframework—designed to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional action without burning out.

We dive into:

👉 You don’t needpermission. You need a plan.

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Not Finished Yet is a podcast for people who know they’ve got more to give—moregrowth, more direction, and more to come.

Why do so many people feel busy… but unfulfilled?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we sit down withScott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship and an expert in helping peoplemove from simply working… to living their true calling.

With over 30 years in education, Scott shares why mostpeople stay stuck—not because they lack time, but because they lack clarity andself-understanding.

We explore:

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your nextmove—this episode will help you see things differently.

👉 The life you wantstarts with understanding who you are.

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Are you feeling overlooked, stuck, or wondering if it’s toolate to start again?

In this powerful episode of Not Finished Yet, we sitdown with entrepreneur and founder of Over 50 Pros, Sherman Mohr, who faced 82 job rejections at the age of 52—and turned that breaking point into amission to help others reinvent themselves.

We dive deep into:

👉 You’re not too late.You’re just getting started.

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What happens when you achieve everything you set out to… and it still doesn’t feel right?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with Kate Kayaian—author, speaker, and former professional cellist turned leadership strategist—to explore a reality many high achievers face but rarely talk about.

Kate built a successful career performing at the highest level, only to realise that success and fulfilment aren’t always the same thing. What followed wasn’t about starting over—but about stepping back, reassessing, and redefining what success really means.

We talk about identity, purpose, and the quiet moment when you realise the life you’ve built might not be the one you truly want.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why success can stop feeling aligned
• The hidden pressure high achievers carry

When it’s time to reassess your life and career

• Why reinvention is often misunderstood
• The 3 R’s: Re-Assess, Re-Define, Re-Ignite
• How to move forward without losing everything you’ve built

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or unsure about what comes next—this conversation will resonate.

🎙️ Not Finished Yet is a podcast for people who know there’s more to come—more growth, more change, and more chapters to write.

If you enjoy the episode, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need to hear it.

Kates Website - https://katekayaian.com/

What happens when you reach the top… and realise it’s not what you thought?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, Mark Kennedy speaks with Nandita Mahadevan, a former C-suite executive who walked away from a successful career, a long-term marriage, and the identity she spent decades building — to start again in her 40s.

This is an honest conversation about burnout, perimenopause, pressure, and the hidden struggles of high achievers. Nandita shares what it really takes to stop performing, reclaim your identity, and build a life that actually feels aligned.

If you’re navigating change, questioning success, or thinking about your next chapter — this episode will challenge and inspire you.

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AI is changing the world faster than anything we’ve seen before.From driverless taxis to automated customer service… entire industries are being disrupted.I recently experienced this first-hand in Los Angeles—getting into a fully driverless taxi. No driver. No control. Just AI.And it worked.So the real question is:👉 What happens to the millions of drivers around the world?👉 What happens to office jobs, retail, and professional careers?👉 And more importantly… what should YOU do next?In this video, we break down:✔️ The jobs already being replaced by AI✔️ Why this shift is happening faster than expected✔️ The industries most at risk over the next 10 years✔️ The biggest opportunities emerging right now✔️ The best types of businesses to start in the AI economy✔️ How to future-proof your career (even if you're 40, 50 or 60+)This isn’t about fear.It’s about understanding where the world is going—and how to stay ahead of it.💡 Key TakeawayThe future doesn’t belong to job titles.It belongs to people who can adapt, learn, and create value.🔔 Subscribe for more content on:AI and the future of workBusiness ideas and opportunitiesLeadership and career growth#AIjobsfuture#artificialintelligencjobsjobs replaced by AI, future of work 2026, AI business ideas, how to adapt to AI, careers at risk AI, automation jobs, starting a business AI, driverless cars future, AI economy, retraining workforce AI

Is it ever too late to start a business?

For years, we’ve been told entrepreneurship is for the young — but that’s no longer true. More people than ever are starting businesses in their 40s, 50s, and beyond… and in many cases, they’re more successful because of it.

In this video, I break down why later-life entrepreneurship is growing, the advantages experience gives you, and how you can turn decades of knowledge into a profitable and meaningful business.

I also share insights into:

• Why experience beats guesswork in business
• The best types of businesses to start later in life
• How to turn your career into a consultancy or advisory role
• Why purpose becomes more important than profit
• How technology has made starting easier than ever

If you’ve ever thought “Is it too late for me?” — this video is for you.

The truth is, you’re not starting from scratch… you’re starting from experience.

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There’s a moment in many careers that doesn’t get talked about enough.It usually happens after 15, 20… sometimes 30 years.And it starts with a simple question:“Is this really it?”Not because things are going badly.But because something no longer feels quite right.That moment is often the beginning of a second act.I’ve shared some thoughts on this — both in a short video and article.Because for many people, the most interesting chapter doesn’t come first.It comes later.🎥 Watch the video #NotFinishedYet #CareerReinvention #SecondAct #CareerChange #MidlifeCareer #FutureOfWork

Many careers follow a predictable path — education, progression, stability. But after 20 or 25 years, many professionals begin asking a different question:Is this really how I want to spend the next 20 years of my working life?In this video we explore five signs that it might be time to reinvent your career, start a second act, or rethink how you use your experience.Whether you’re considering a career change after 40, starting a second career after redundancy, or thinking about building a consultancy or business later in life, this video will help you reflect on the signals that it might be time for something new.This topic is also at the heart of the Not Finished Yet podcast, which shares real stories of people who reinvented their careers, businesses, and lives later in life.Because the truth is — experience is not the end of opportunity.Sometimes it’s the beginning of the most interesting chapter.In this video we cover• Signs it may be time for a career change• Why many people reinvent their careers after 40• How experience can become the foundation for a second career• The psychology of starting again• Why the second half of your career might be your most excitingSubscribe for more content onCareer reinventionSecond careersStarting a business later in lifeMidlife career changeProfessional reinventionAbout the PodcastNot Finished Yet is a documentary-style podcast sharing stories of people who reinvented their careers and lives after 40.If you have a story of starting again, we’d love to hear from you.Hashtags (important for YouTube SEO)#CareerChange#CareerChangeAfter40#SecondCareer#MidlifeCareer#CareerReinvention#ProfessionalGrowth#NotFinishedYet#FutureOfWork