Women at Halftime Podcast

About Women at Halftime Podcast

The Power of After Show is a podcast for midlife professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone asking, "What's next?" If you're feeling stuck, ready for a career change, or searching for purpose in the second half of life, this show helps you gain clarity and direction. Hosted by Deborah Johnson, this podcast focuses on midlife transition, career change after 40 and 50, personal growth, and designing your next chapter with purpose. You'll learn how to leverage your experience, skills, and relationships to build a meaningful life, business, or lifestyle that aligns with who you are now. Each month, you'll hear: -Practical strategies for navigating midlife change and uncertainty -Mindset shifts to help you move forward when you feel stuck -Conversations on relationships, finances, and life transitions -Insights on using technology and AI to support your next chapter -Real-life discussions with Deborah and her husband Greg on marriage, family, and life after raising children Whether you're considering a career pivot, starting a business, or redefining success, this podcast gives you the tools and perspective to move forward with confidence. Your next chapter isn't behind you—it's waiting to be built. 🎧 Learn more: https://PowerofAfter.com

Publisher

Deborah Johnson

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jun 2019

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 428 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   428.The Danger ofLiving in the Roundabout with Deborah Johnson

   There are seasons when life can feel full of motion without much real movement. We stay busy, keep producing, juggle responsibilities, explore new ideas—and yet somehow end up facing the same questions, frustrations, or fears again and again. That's why I love the image of a roundabout: it keeps you moving, but if you never choose an exit, all that motion simply brings you back to where you started. On this episode of the Power of After Show, we're exploring The Danger of Living in the Roundabout—how familiar patterns, fear, anxiety, blame, or even false confidence can keep us circling longer than we realize, and how greater awareness, truth, and purpose can help us finally move beyond the loop and choose a direction that leads somewhere meaningful. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/living-in-the-roundabout Watch video on YouTube, then subscribe! https://youtu.be/94NbBmiGVQ0 Chapters 0:00 Intro and the Roundabout Metaphor 2:45 Why Mid-Career Professionals Get Stuck 5:30 Motion vs Meaningful Progress 8:15 Common Obstacles to Moving Forward 11:00 Position: Telling the Truth About Where You Are 14:15 The Hidden Cost of the Familiar 17:30 Overcoming Distorted Thinking and Fear 20:45 Perspective: Getting Above the Traffic 23:15 Purpose: Choosing an Exit Worth Taking 26:00 Core Values as Your Life Compass 29:00 Practical Steps to Move Beyond 31:00 Final Takeaway and Next Steps See all our books on AMAZON here: https://amzn.to/4bYKIXf Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   427.Your Values-Your Compass for What's Next

   When life begins to shift, the question "What's next?" can suddenly become much harder to answer. Roles change, opportunities emerge, priorities evolve, and the direction that once seemed certain may no longer fit. It's tempting to look to experts, friends, influencers, or even the latest trend to tell us which way to go—but outside advice can't determine what matters most to us. That requires an internal compass. On this episode of the Power of After Show, we're exploring Core Values: Your Compass for What's Next—how the beliefs and principles at the center of your life can provide direction when circumstances change. Because at this stage, the goal isn't simply to stay busy or accumulate more accomplishments; it's to make sure the life we're building reflects who we want to become, what we stand for, and what we want to carry forward. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/your-compass Watch YouTube Video here then subscribe! https://youtu.be/sTFtQyvesvI Chapters 0:00 Intro and the Power of After 2:45 Why we look for external direction 5:15 Core values as your personal compass 7:30 Lessons from the history of navigation 10:00 How beliefs shape your daily values 12:45 The Value Compass framework 15:30 Closing the Value Gap in your schedule 18:15 What happens when the compass and calendar disagree 20:45 Practical steps for a value reset 23:00 Final thoughts on finding your true north See all our books on AMAZON here: https://amzn.to/4bYKIXf Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com

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   20 Oct 2026

   426.Livestreaming that Sells with John Petrocelli

   Have you been putting off livestreaming because it feels too technical—or maybe a little intimidating? Then this episode is for you. The old excuse, "I'm just not good with technology," doesn't carry much weight anymore. Today's tools are more user-friendly than ever, even for beginners. The real mindset shift is accepting that technology isn't always perfect—and that's okay. Stuff happens! Our guest, John Petrocelli, has seen it all and has plenty of practical advice and entertaining stories to prove it. Livestreaming has become one of the most authentic and effective ways to connect with an audience, but it also comes with unique challenges. Whether you're just getting started or you're ready to take your livestreams to the next level, join us as we explore how livestreaming can become one of the most powerful marketing tools in your business. More about John here: https://bulldogdm.com Full article here: https://GoalsForYourLife.com/livestreaming-that-sells Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Live Streaming 2:15 Meet John Petrocelli of Bulldog DM 5:30 Working with Prince and Direct to Consumer Tech 9:00 Bringing Live Music to YouTube 12:45 Technical Challenges and Internet Reliability 16:15 How the Pandemic Changed Live Video 19:30 Why Audio is Your Top Priority 23:00 Using Smartphones for High Quality Production 26:45 Social Shopping and the E-commerce Revolution 30:30 Authenticity as a Marketing Superpower 34:15 Rehearsal and Consistency for Growth 38:00 Repurposing Live Video for Social Media 42:00 Where to Connect with John Petrocelli 44:30 Final Thoughts and Closing See all our books on AMAZON here: https://amzn.to/4bYKIXf Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com

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326.Angel Investing to Drive Change with Marcia Dawood

Published 21 Jan 2025 · Transcript excerpt

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• Greg Smith
• Peggy Duquesnel
• Rhonda Nelson
• Sheri Traxler
• Emilia D'Anzica

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Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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Engagement

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