Second Half Community

26/06/2026

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next opportunity isn't your résumé... it's your clarity? And the confidence to go get it…

I commonly hear things like:
"I know I want a change, but I don't know what I want."
"I've applied to so many jobs, and I'm getting nowhere."
"I know I have more to offer, but I don't know how to communicate it."

That's exactly why Tracy Revell and I created Invisible No More: How to Be Seen, Valued & Hired.

In this session, we talked about what to do when you are feeling stuck and invisible in your career.

Are you looking for inspiration around...
✨ How to get clear on what you really want next
✨ How to quiet imposter syndrome and rebuild confidence
✨ How to build a personal brand that reflects who you're becoming, not just where you've been
✨ How to use networking to create opportunities that job boards can't

One of my favorite nuggets from the event was the idea that “you don't have to start over. You can start fresh.”

If you couldn't join us live, the recording is now available.
Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g84458p7

And if, as you're watching, you realize you're ready for a more personalized plan, I'd love to help. Schedule a complimentary Career Exploration Session, and together we'll design a career that aligns with the life you want to build. Click the link in my bio to schedule your call!

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23/06/2026

Have you been telling yourself you'll figure out what's next "soon"? Consider this your sign.

If you've been feeling stuck, questioning your value, struggling to gain traction in your job search, or wondering what comes next in your career, join us tonight for Invisible No More: How to Be Seen, Valued & Hired.

Tonight, Tracy Revell and I will help you:
✨ Get clear on what you really want
✨ Rebuild confidence and visibility
✨ Learn practical ways to create opportunities through your story, your presence, and your network

This goes way beyond rewriting your resume. Tonight, we will guide you through rediscovering yourself and building momentum toward what's next.

TONIGHT - June 23, 2026
5:30 PM MT / 7:30 PM ET
Live Virtual Workshop

You don't have to figure it out alone. Grab your spot now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bJZEbtlgTlKCbWFWxidbgA

We can't wait to see you there.

18/06/2026

If you've been feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure what's next in your career, this is your invitation.
Career pivots aren't just about finding another job. They're about reconnecting with who you are, what you want, and how you want to spend the next chapter of your life.
That's why Tracy Revell and I created Invisible No More: How to Be Seen, Valued & Hired.

In this interactive workshop, we'll help you:
✔ Get clear on what you actually want next
✔ Rebuild confidence and quiet self-doubt
✔ Learn how to position yourself for the opportunities you deserve
✔ Create momentum toward meaningful work and a life that fits you now

Sometimes all it takes is one conversation, one insight, or one new perspective to spark a whole new direction. Join us LIVE and get your questions answered.

June 23
5:30 PM MT
Live Virtual Workshop
Ready to stop feeling invisible?
Tag a friend who might need this conversation.

Grab your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bJZEbtlgTlKCbWFWxidbgA

10/06/2026

I recently had the pleasure of joining Tony Steuer on the Get Ready Before Life Happens podcast to talk about something I am deeply passionate about: helping people design a meaningful, purpose-filled second half of life through a portfolio career and intentional life design.

We explored how midlife or retirement can become a season of contribution, flexibility, learning, and impact.

Thank you, Tony, for the opportunity to have this important conversation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttwoxVfFT10

What if the next chapter of your career is an opportunity to design...

09/06/2026

What if the biggest career challenge isn't losing your job...it's realizing you don't want your old life back? After months of job searching, many midlife professionals find themselves in an unexpected place.

They've traveled.
They've spent time with family.
They've volunteered.
They've tackled projects they've been putting off for years.
They've rediscovered parts of themselves that got buried under meetings, deadlines, and endless responsibilities.

Then one day, a surprising thought appears: Do I even want to go back to a traditional 9-to-5?

What happens next? How can you make enough money to not only survive, but thrive? I cover this very topic in my latest blog post: https://www.secondhalfcommunity.com/blog/the-second-career-pivot-trap-no-one-talks-about

Have you ever reached a point where you realized you didn't want your old career, or your old lifestyle back?

02/06/2026

Have you ever felt like you have so much more to offer, but somehow you're not being seen?

Maybe you're considering a career change. Maybe you've been applying and hearing crickets. Maybe you've lost confidence in what makes you valuable.
Or maybe life has changed, and you're ready for work that fits who you are now.

If any of that resonates, I want to invite you to join me and Tracy Revell for a special live workshop: Invisible No More: How to Be Seen, Valued & Hired
June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. MT

Together, we'll guide you through a powerful 3-part reset to help you:
✔ Get clear on what you actually want next
✔ Quiet self-doubt and reconnect with your value
✔ Build confidence and visibility that attracts opportunity
✔ Take meaningful action toward what's next

If you're ready to stop feeling invisible and start moving forward with clarity and confidence, we'd love to have you join us. Registration link in the comments.

And if you're not the one who needs this right now, please share it with a friend who might.

30/04/2026

You know you’re capable. You know you have experience, skills, and insight that could take you further.

And yet… Your next career step feels fuzzy. You are applying everywhere, putting real effort into those applications. And despite your efforts, you are still stuck in this limbo. Your energy and confidence are leaking in ways you can’t fix. That’s the cost of misalignment and misdirection.

The good news? You can fix it. I created the Aligned Career Action Guide to get you started.

The guide helps you:
✅ Clarify your needs, wants, and non-negotiables
✅ Identify the work that energizes you AND pays the bills
✅ Communicate your direction so the right people can help you

Stop settling for roles that don’t fit. Start aligning your career and your life.
Download the guide and take the first step toward clarity today.

https://www.mariadastur.com/align

27/04/2026

Hating Mondays? Could it be your job?

Feeling just meh all of the time? Or worse, feeling angry and exhausted!?

When you are in the office, your mind starts to wander, and your passion is so long gone that you can't even remember why you were once excited about this job. At night in your dreams, you whisper, "there's must be more to life than this!"

Don't ignore the signs! It might be scary to take the leap, and it won't be an easy process, but deciding to change your situation will be the best decision you'll ever make. It's time to recapture your career fire!
Need help navigating this pivot? Schedule your free Package Yourself for Profits call today. Drop me a DM, and I will get you on my calendar ASAP.

24/04/2026

“You need to network.” With WHO Exactly?!?

Everyone keeps saying, Network, Network, Network, but with whom?? The barista who knows my latte order? The friend who still thinks I work at that job I left 3 years ago? YES - all of them and....

I know people who have landed interviews talking to people in the driveway, on the bleachers at a sporting event, on an airplane, talking to the other moms at school pick up.... You never know who is going to be the person who has just the right connection.

Build real relationships with people who see you, get you, and can open new doors (or walk through them with you). Start where you are. Use what you have. End every conversation with the question, "Who can I talk to next?"