Gordon Gekko speech from Wall Street At some point in your career or your life, you start asking different questions. Not How do I get ahead? But What am I building? Not How do I lead others? But Am I leading in a way that actually feels like me? This shift rarely happens overnight. It develops gradually, often through fatigue or underlying restlessness: There’s got to be more than this. You might know the feeling. You’ve done the work, built the resume, and earned the respec

In this week’s Midlife Remix, I sat down with Paige Scott, Senior Partner and leader of the Asset Management practice at Kingsley Gate, to talk about the crossroads many Gen X leaders are facing: career transition, changing values, multi‑generational teams, and the courage it takes to live and lead from alignment. Below are the core themes from our conversation, the questions I’m asking clients right now, and a simple practice Paige swears by to re‑center your path.

“I was afraid the whole thing would collapse. That I’d have to tell the people who trusted me that I lost their money. I was under pressure. And I wasn’t s

Leadership has always involved guiding teams through uncertainty, making tough decisions, choosing priorities, and building on years of experience. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we do this work by changing the pace and tools available. We will always need leaders, but the real question is: which leaders will develop the skills to select the right priorities, understand AI, and leverage it effectively in an AI-driven world?

What if the qualities that got you here - certainty, drive, expertise aren’t what will carry you forward? In this conversation, Brett Wright reflects on a personal and professional shift that many high-achieving leaders eventually face but rarely talk about: what happens when your identity has been shaped by performance, and suddenly, that’s not enough?

A few years ago, everything looked right on the surface: a respected title, solid compensation, and a seat at the table where decisions were made. It’s the kind of position I once thought I’d wanted. But instead of feeling fulfilled, I've noticed a feeling of restlessness.. I question whether I’m growing, whether I’m aligned, and if this is it. I’ve started to see that some of my decisions haven’t been fueled by purpose, but by a fear of losing what I’ve worked so hard

At some point in your career and in your life, you start asking different questions. Not How do I get ahead? But What am I building? Not How do I lead others? But Am I leading in a way that actually feels like me?

My uncle, Axel Scholtz, with his friends Our lives are full of responsibility: partners, kids, aging parents, yet what’s often missing in...

How the identity gap impacts your leadership and what to do about it What if the biggest barrier to your leadership impact isn’t what you...

Most parents I coach struggle with the same things: trying to be the best parent, figuring out how to take care of their aging parents,...

There’s a feeling of deep melancholy in our generation and a low-level, underlying sense of discomfort that doesn’t always scream for attention, but it’s real. And it’s often the first sign that something deeper needs to shift. For many Gen Xers, it’s the realization they never got to where they thought they’d be, and they quietly carry that disappointment. For others, it’s worse: they got there, did everything right, and discovered they don’t even like what they are doing. A

Couples can drift apart without realizing it, somewhere between careers, kids, and simply trying to keep life moving. My wife and I have...

Office Space — Peter Gibbons Leaning Back in His Cubicle It’s 10:00 pm. The dishes are finally done. Your teenager just yelled at you...

When Maryann Bruce survived US Airways Flight 1549—the "Miracle on the Hudson"—she described it this way: "It’s as if I went to my own...

Volatile economic conditions, shifting trade policies, and geopolitical tensions are driving markets down—and creating all kinds of challenges for leaders. For years, rising markets masked leadership gaps.

In my conversation with Marni — a transformational coach, speaker, and author of Your Radical Living Challenge — we explored what it means to radically reimagine your life, especially in midlife. From letting go of ego-based “needs” to experimenting with new ways of living, from rebuilding her business with soul to reinventing her marriage through shared values, Marni walked us through the deeply personal (and often uncomfortable) process of aligning with what truly matters.

If you're in your mid-40s or 50s, this moment may feel like an unraveling. The stock market is plummeting, chipping away at the nest egg you

“Some days you feel like you’ll have four competing offers. Other days you’re crying, convinced you’ll never work again.” – Raina Rusnak...