
Life changes can be challenging, but they can also lead to new and wonderful experiences. In this inspiring presentation, career counselor Renée Lee Rosenberg introduces her book, The Artichoke Assessment™, a fun and unique self-assessment tool designed to help guide you to uncover your passion and purpose and discover what truly matters in your life. Whether you’re dealing with job loss, retirement, or a significant life change, you’ll learn how to peel away fears and doubts to find your path toward a future filled with clarity, confidence, and happiness.

Midlife has a way of arriving uninvited and slowly unraveling things that used to be effortless: sleep, focus, certainty, calm.
Brain fog. Crushing fatigue. Joint pain. Heart palpitations. Symptoms that get blamed on stress or burnout when they are actually signs of a biological transition that affects how women think, feel, work and lead.
These are women at the peak of their careers. Ready to lead, mentor, and build. But a transition they were never prepared for is costing them. A Stanford study found menopause symptoms reduce women’s earnings by 10% within four years, and for 1 in 10 employees, the transition is so disruptive that they choose to exit the workforce altogether.
In this engaging, evidence-informed session, led by Gillian Leithman, we will:
-Explore what is actually happening to your body and brain
-Uncover the symptoms most doctors fail to connect to perimenopause
-Examine why a 2002 study scared a generation off hormone therapy and what the science actually says now
-Share practical strategies for your personal and professional life
This session is for everyone, whether you are experiencing these changes or supporting someone who is (including coaches and advisors).

The labor market is changing fast and older workers (age 55 and over) are playing a greater role. In fact, workers age 55+ now make up 23% of the US labor force – making it the fastest growing segment of the market.
But the path to meaningful employment for this Longevity wave can be tough – with Ageism on the rise and changing employer expectations.
Want to know the latest on what is really happening – and what it means for people with experience?
The Encore Network, one of the leading member associations for pro-aging leaders and professionals, is proud to welcome Andrew Seaman, Editor at Large for Jobs and Career Development at LinkedIn. Join us for this insider view in a live Zoom conversation with Andrew as he is interviewed by Lem Lloyd, founder of Longevity Workers.
Drawing on his front-row perspective on global job trends, Andrew will share insights on:
This interactive session goes beyond general advice, offering practical strategies you can use whether you’re seeking a job, building a consulting practice, exploring what’s next, or looking for insights to share with clients.