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Crafting a Purpose-Driven Next Chapter

Crafting a Purpose-Driven Next Chapter

Crafting a Purpose-Driven Next Chapter features Seth Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of Eleven Canterbury, who shares his experiences transitioning from a senior leadership role at UBS to founding his own company. Seth discusses the challenges and thrills of moving from a structured corporate environment to an autonomous entrepreneurial role. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining routines, setting personal goals, and networking during such career transitions. Seth offers advice on finding a balance between freedom and structure and stresses the significance of understanding one’s passions and skills. The conversation also highlights the value of networking and the proactive efforts required to build and sustain meaningful professional relationships during transitions.

Older and Wiser: It’s a Great Time to Switch Careers

Older and Wiser: It’s a Great Time to Switch Careers

By Marc Rayfield Despite what the adage claims, mature dogs can learn new tricks (note I did not write ‘old.’) According to the Committee on Economic Development, mature workers outscore younger workers in managerial, sales, educational, and legal professions. Roughly...

The Art of the Being Interviewed

The Art of the Being Interviewed

By Seth Cohen What you know is important. But in many cases how you express it, can be even more critical. There’s no place where this is more evident than in an interview. Executives moving from the C-Suite to a portfolio of activities in a second career are at risk...

Taking Time To Task: Your Calendar and Your Second Career

Taking Time To Task: Your Calendar and Your Second Career

By Seth Cohen You generally don’t get to be senior management in a global fortune 500 company without being incredibly hard working. I was no exception. When I worked for UBS for example, I managed a large team. One day, HR came to me and asked why my direct reports...

Building Distinction: Personal Brand and Your Second Career

Building Distinction: Personal Brand and Your Second Career

By Seth Cohen When you venture into a second career, examining, solidifying and protecting your personal brand is one of the first and most important steps you should take. It’s not that your personal brand isn’t important when you are an employee. It is. But when you...