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Life Acumen @ Work PodcastAuthor: Vinod Wadhwani
Vinod Wadhwani is long-time executive coach, who works with corporate leaders to help them in seeking new perspectives, while focusing on tangible benefits to them and their organization. On this podcast, he shares perspectives from the coaching conversations he has had with corporate leaders focusing on the specific leadership challenges they faced in their work life. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Redefining success in the second half of your career
Episode 28
Friday, 24 January, 2025
Picture this: You're standing at your office window on a quiet Friday evening, looking out at the setting sun. You've just closed a major deal, and by all traditional measures, you're at the peak of your career. You have been through the ruthless climb up the corporate ladder, the sacrifices, the wins, the losses, the political battles, the strategic victories. You've built the career, earned the respect, and achieved the position you wanted. Yet there is a question that keeps appearing during those rare moments of reflection. How to redefine what success means in the second half of the career” In Focus: Many senior executives have reached the pinnacle of their careers - the corner office, the title, the compensation package - yet they find themselves asking, "What's next?" or "Is this all there is?"For many senior leaders, the corner office isn't just where you work; it's become a fundamental part of who you are.Is the fear also about being stripped off this professional mask of title, power and authority and exposing to the world the vulnerable you?How do professional and personal relationships evolve in this stage of an executive's career?What about the work-life integration piece? How does that change in the second half of a career?How does financial security play into career decisions at this stage?How should executives think about their legacy in the second half of their career?Related episodes:Creating a Culture of AccountabilityBuilding Business-Savvy Executive TeamNavigating Career Crossroads.Podcast Description:Vinod Wadhwani is long-time executive coach, who works with corporate leaders to help them in seeking new perspectives, while focusing on tangible benefits to them and their organization. On this podcast, he shares insights from the coaching conversations he has had with corporate leaders focusing on the specific leadership challenges they faced in their work life. Published:24 January 2025
