In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Finstad, a leadership coach, mindfulness practitioner, and yoga teacher who's redefining success after 40. Courtney shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to building a purpose-driven coaching business, grounded in calm, courage, and authenticity. Learn how she turned a personal reckoning into a mission to help others align with their values, reclaim their energy, and embrace life as an adventure. Whether you're feeling stuck or ready to pivot, this conversation offers practical wisdom, soulful insights, and a reminder that it’s okay to be a beginner—especially when you’re following your heart.

Resources mentioned:

BOOK: A Year to Live by Stephen Levine

PODCASTS: Rethinking by Adam Grant / Andrew Petty is Dying

FREE APP: Insight Timer

More about Courtney: Alignyourlifecoach.com

In this episode of Happy Beyond 40, Shannon Bayer, with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, shares her unique career journey—from her start in animal science, a stint in law, and evolution into leadership consulting and writing a book. She discusses how networking, strategic connections, and staying true to oneself have shaped her success.

Shannon emphasizes the importance of managing career transitions, particularly after job loss, and offers practical advice for navigating layoffs. She also touches on the power of storytelling, owning your unconventional path, and how managing change requires a strong understanding of your values and commitment to the process.

In this podcast episode, Laura Best shares her journey of transforming her life by embracing her passion and creating the Passion Collective community. She reflects on how she shifted from a corporate environment, where she felt her voice and energy were stifled, to a space where she could reconnect with herself and help others find their passions. Laura discusses the misconceptions around passion, emphasizing its power as a motivational force that drives us toward meaningful activities.

She also explores the concept of "passion stacking," where you integrate what you love into your daily life, and offers practical tips on pursuing your passions without giving up everything else. Her insights encourage listeners to find clarity in their passions, overcome self-doubt, and make time for what truly energizes them.

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