57: Overcoming Job Loss, Rebuilding Careers, & Navigating Uncertainty

The School of Reinvention

Summary

In this conversation, Lori McDowell shares her journey from being a PhD engineer to a mindset coach, emphasizing the importance of reinventing oneself at any age. She discusses the challenges of job loss, the freedom that comes with it, and how to navigate financial uncertainties. Lori highlights the power of mindset in overcoming fears and limiting beliefs, and she provides insights into building a coaching business. The conversation concludes with advice on self-discovery, finding one's passion, and the significance of asking for help.

Takeaways

• Reinventing oneself is possible at any age.
• Job loss can lead to unexpected freedom and opportunities.
• Mindset is crucial in overcoming challenges and fears.
• Self-discovery is the first step towards finding your passion.
• Asking for help is essential in the journey of change.
• Financial planning is important during transitions.
• Embracing change can lead to personal growth.
• Every job teaches valuable lessons.
• Trusting in a higher power can provide guidance.
• Your mindset can determine your success in entrepreneurship.

Links:

LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimcdowell/

IG - @lori.mcdowell.5

Website - https://reimagineustrategies.net

Website - https:/thereinventionmindset.com

About Lori:

Lori McDowell CEO of Reimagine U Strategies. She is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Reinvention and Mindset Coach.

Lori is passionate about helping individuals find joy in the world and reach their full potential. Lori is an engaging storyteller who helps individuals get past any roadblocks and find fulfillment in their careers and their lives.

Lori believes that anyone can reinvent themselves at any age to live the life they desire. In her talk, she shares her story, including how she was able to reinvent herself at 60 years old after a horrendous firing, by tapping into her faith and belief system. She believes that God has a plan for all of us, and leaning into that plan is a recipe for success. Facing her fears allowed her to find success.

Lori is author of The Reinvention Mindset, co-author of Sparks of Hope: Shooting for Success and a TedX speaker. In her book The Reinvention Mindset, she shares her story and stories of others who have faced tragedies and reinvented themselves. It is a book that takes the reader on a journey to find a life filled with love and joy.

Keywords

reinventing yourself, mindset coaching, job loss, personal growth, overcoming fear, self-discovery, entrepreneurship, life transitions, coaching business, empowerment