This fireside will delve into the nuances of transforming professional trajectories. We will explore the motivations behind career reinvention, offering practical strategies and insights garnered from our extensive experience in leadership development and organizational behavior. We will emphasize the importance of authenticity, resilience, and continuous learning in navigating career transitions, aiming to inspire listeners to embrace change and forge new pathways toward fulfillment in their careers.
Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to the notion that better humans make better leaders. Prior to his career as a coach, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase and he co-founded Flatiron Partners.
Herminia Ibarra is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School and has served on the INSEAD and Harvard Business School faculties. An authority on leadership and career development, Thinkers 50 ranks Herminia among the top management thinkers in the world. A native of Cuba, Herminia received her MA and PhD from Yale University.
Chip is a three-time TED speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder and Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age. As founder of the second largest boutique hotel chain in America and “modern elder” to the young Airbnb founders, Chip is a globally-recognized thought leader on the future of work and the competitive advantages of a multi-generational workplace.
Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring at Airbnb – where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary success – Chip founded MEA in 2017 to help other people in midlife find their own meaningful way to keep learning and sharing the wisdom gained from their lived experiences to create fulfilling and exciting second adulthoods. Since then he has dedicated much of his life to reframing the concept of aging and helping people navigate midlife with renewed purpose and possibility.
Join host Kari Cardinale for a warm and enlightening conversation with St. John’s faculty David Carl and Claudia Hauer, alongside MEA facilitator Lead Mary Hofstedt. Together, they’ll explore how classics, art, and poetry light our path through life’s transitions in this special MEA and St. John’s College collaboration.
Come discover how the classics can walk beside you through life’s biggest moments in this special gathering of MEA and St. John’s College.
The Bonus Round: Crafting a Meaningful Post-Work Chapter
With Dr. Pam McLean and hosts Mary Hofstedt & Kari Cardinale
What happens when your career is no longer the centerpiece of your identity?
Join hosts Kari Cardinale and Mary Hofstedt with special guest Dr. Pam McLean – psychologist and co-founder of The Hudson Institute of Coaching – for a wisdom-rich conversation.
For over four decades, Pam has guided thousands to thrive through life transitions. Her pro-aging mindset replaces outdated retirement thinking with a bold vision for your wisdom years.
Whether you’re planning your next move or already in transition – gain the clarity you need to make this chapter your most fulfilling yet!
May 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET