• Fireside Chat

Career Reinvention

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.


June 19, 2024 12:30 PM PT 03:30 PM ET

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Meet Your Hosts

Jerry Colonna

Author of “Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up” and “Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to

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

Author of “Working Identity” and “Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader”

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 Conley

Chip Conley is a hospitality entrepreneur, author, and the founder of MEA.

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.

Discover Upcoming Wisdom

The Bonus Round: Crafting a Meaningful Post-Work Chapter

May 22, 2025 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

What happens when your career is no longer the centerpiece of your identity?

Join host Kari Cardinale, with special guest Dr. Pam McLean – psychologist and co-founder of The Hudson Institute of Coaching – for a wisdom-rich conversation.

DISCOVER HOW TO:

  • Embrace your “bonus round” with creativity and renewed purpose
  • Transform your relationship with time in this exciting new phase
  • Unlock growth opportunities that weren’t possible during career-focused years

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!

The Enneagram as a Key to Creativity & Self-Knowledge

June 3, 2025 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

Join us for a fascinating live conversation with Russ Hudson, one of the world’s foremost Enneagram teachers, as we explore how this ancient and powerful framework can unlock new dimensions of creativity, clarity, and personal growth.

Hosted by MEA’s Kari Cardinale, this session offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from Russ, whose compassionate and deeply insightful approach has helped thousands navigate their inner worlds and live with greater intention.

Whether you’re craving deeper self-awareness, more authentic expression, or a fresh perspective on your next chapter, this live chat about the Enneagram can offer a transformative path forward.

In this live chat, learn how to:

  • Use the Enneagram to better understand your patterns, motivations, and blind spots
  • Break free from limiting habits and reconnect with your core essence
  • Tap into creative energy that may have been dormant or underused
  • Understand what each of the nine types needs in order to flourish

This is so much more than a personality tool – it’s a path to living with more truth, creativity, and meaning.