At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
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At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
EP 187 - The curiosity muscle: reinvent yourself and reclaim your identity
Finding Better Podcast
53 minutes
3 days ago
EP 187 - The curiosity muscle: reinvent yourself and reclaim your identity
🌱 Feeling restless after years of success? This episode is for you — midlife reinvention doesn’t have to be scary.
John Suzuki sits down with Shelley McIntyre, a reinvention partner who helps midlife professionals step out of their corporate identities and into meaningful second-act careers. Together, they explore what it means to hear the “little voice,” rebuild curiosity, and make courageous transitions without fear and doubt taking over. Whether you’re exploring consulting, creative work, entrepreneurship, or a personal pivot, this episode delivers grounded, compassionate guidance for reinventing your next chapter.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why you must stop ignoring the “little voice” — and what it’s trying to tell you.2. How to explore new passions safely while still employed.3. How curiosity and imagination get crushed — and how to reignite them.4. The story-driven method Shelley uses to uncover true identity and core values.5. Why reinvention is a layered process, not a dramatic leap.6. The growing importance of human skills, community, and empathy in the age of AI.
đź’ˇ Key Takeaways:
1. Follow curiosity in small, manageable moments — it compounds over time.2. Ask 10 people: “When I’m at my best, what am I like?” to reveal your essence.3. Your corporate mask is not your identity — it can be safely peeled back.4. Reinvention requires both safety and support; choose your circle wisely.5. Human connection is becoming more valuable as technology accelerates.
Connect with Shelly McIntyre:Â 1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnthemapcoaching/2. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcintyre/Â 3. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BurntheMapCoachingÂ
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Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
