A New Vision for Midlife and Beyond

02/28/2013 - 11:26:02am

You’ve most likely encountered Prudential's Day One stories campaign, telling us we need to prepare for a seemingly endless retirement. On billboards and bus posters, in radio and television ads, Prudential says we’ll be retired for 6,000 days – or many more – after working for 12,000. The financial services company’s campaign amounts to scenario planning through the rear view mirror – bolting the new longevity (longer, healthier lives) to the old retirement lifestyle. This retrograde vision is neither sustainable, nor attainable – and it isn't desirable.

The $100,000 Purpose Prize – 2013 Nominations Open Now

02/19/2013 - 12:59:45pm

The Purpose Prize honors individuals making a monument out of what many consider the leftover years, not only finding personal meaning but doing creative and entrepreneurial work aimed at solving fundamental problems facing the nation and the world today.

All in their 60s and beyond, these pioneers have built upon the experiences that have shaped their lives to improve others’ lives.

An Encore in Teach For America? Absolutely!

02/08/2013 - 06:07:29am

I've long felt that the encore movement needed its own Teach For America, a social innovation so powerful that it not only helped a significant number of individuals transition into work with real social impact – but changed the culture in the process.

Meet the 2012 Purpose Prize Winners

12/05/2012 - 06:29:18am

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are five stories that reveal the power of social innovation – and the capacity of individuals in their encore careers.

Call Us Encore.org

10/19/2012 - 11:13:39am

“What’s your encore?”

I hope this conversation will soon be occurring around every water cooler and dinner table in America!

Millions are already in the midst of inventing a new stage of life and work – the encore years – between the end of midlife and anything resembling old-fashioned retirement. We’re envisioning this chapter as a time when we make some of our most important contributions, for ourselves, for our world, for the well-being of future generations.

Call Us Encore.org

10/18/2012 - 12:02:45pm

“What’s your encore?”

I hope this conversation will soon be occurring around every water cooler and dinner table in America!

Millions are already in the midst of inventing a new stage of life and work – the encore years – between the end of midlife and anything resembling old-fashioned retirement. We’re envisioning this chapter as a time when we make some of our most important contributions, for ourselves, for our world, for the well-being of future generations.

The Encore Career Handbook – Coming Soon

09/11/2012 - 12:31:45pm

Whenever I speak about the growing interest in encore careers, people ask how they can get started on finding their encores. They want practical steps that can help them move into a new kind of work that blends making a living with making a difference.

Besides our website, Encore.org, there’s a new place to begin: The Encore Career Handbook.

Where Do You Go for Education and Job Training in the Second Half of Life?

07/12/2012 - 09:19:41am

I’ve often said that we need a new kind of education suited to the new, encore stage of life. And I’m pleased to report that higher education is beginning to move to meet the needs of tens of millions of boomers who want to prepare for encore careers.

Easing the Financial Sacrifices During the Transition to an Encore

05/24/2012 - 08:02:05am

Meredith McKenzie left the real estate industry in fits and starts as she struggled to switch careers and follow her passion: river conservation.

At 55, she traded her expensive California beach house for a 300-square-foot converted garage, living like a grad student. Maybe an undergrad.

Innovation Not Just for the Young

05/22/2012 - 12:45:12pm

Myth: Innovation is the province of the young.

Reality: Millions of Americans 50 and older are starting their own enterprises.

When jobs are hard to find and gray-haired applicants don't feel entirely welcome, many in midlife are drawing from their experience and creativity to become entrepreneurs.