Not Finished Yet

Mark Kennedy
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Not Finished Yet is a documentary-style podcast sharing powerful stories of people who reinvented their lives, careers, and businesses after 40. Each episode explores the moment everything changed — the redundancy, the risk, the decision to walk away, or the realisation that life needed a new direction. Through honest conversations and storytelling, we uncover how ordinary people built extraordinary second chapters. This is not about starting from scratch. It’s about starting again with experience, Personal Growth, Reinventing yourself and career change You're Not Finished Yet

  1. 5 days ago

    Best Moments from Episodes 4–6 | Not Finished Yet Podcast

    As Not Finished Yet takes a short holiday break, we’re looking back at some of the best moments from Episodes 4–6 — three conversations about careers, purpose, direction and what happens when you realise it might be time for something different.In this Best Of episode, Scott Maderer explores the difference between simply working and actually living your calling. After almost 30 years in education, Scott changed direction and built a coaching business focused on helping people align their time, talent and treasures with what really matters to them.Julia Toothacre challenges the traditional idea that if you work hard, follow the rules and climb the ladder, your career will somehow take care of itself. She explains why professionals need to take ownership of their careers, understand what they actually want and make deliberate decisions rather than waiting for permission to change. Julia also shares her own experiences of burnout, toxic leadership and major personal events that changed the way she thought about her future.And Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer introduces a powerful idea: successful people don't always fail — sometimes they simply drift. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, she explains how even high performers can gradually lose direction and why regularly questioning where you're heading can stop you living your life on autopilot. We also explore her 7-Minute Pivot™, designed to turn thinking into intentional action.Three guests. Three different perspectives. One recurring message: your career, circumstances or past decisions don't have to determine what happens next.These are some of our favourite moments from Episodes 4, 5 and 6 of Not Finished Yet.We'll be back with brand-new conversations after the holiday break. Until then, catch up on the episodes you may have missed and subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Because whatever stage of life or career you're at — you're Not Finished Yet.#NotFinishedYet #BestOfPodcast #CareerChange #CareerReinvention #Midlife #Over50 #SecondAct #CareerAdvice #Purpose #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Reinvention #Podcast

  2. 31 Aug

    Most watched clips episodes 1-3

    Catch some of the most powerful, thought-provoking and memorable moments from the first three guest episodes of Not Finished Yet — conversations about reinvention, career change, identity, success and proving that your next chapter can be your most important one yet.Across these episodes, our guests share very different journeys, but they all confront the same question: what happens when the life or career that got you here no longer fits where you want to go next?We hear from Sherman Mohr, who faced 82 job rejections at 52 before recognising the reality of being aged out of traditional employment and turning his experience into a new entrepreneurial future. His story challenges the idea that experience loses value with age — and explores how people over 50 can turn what they know into opportunity and income.Kate Kayaian takes us from a successful career as a professional concert cellist into coaching, writing and leadership. She explores why even achieving the career you once dreamed about can leave you questioning what comes next — and why the answer may be evolution rather than throwing everything away and starting again.And Nandita Mahadevan shares her extraordinary midlife transformation: leaving a C-suite career, navigating divorce and perimenopause, and ultimately building a new purpose helping women reclaim the second half of their lives. Her story is about moving beyond achievement, expectations and fear to discover what you actually want from life.These are some of the most watched moments from Episodes 1–3— honest conversations about getting older, changing direction, redefining success and having the courage to build something new.**Not Finished Yet** is the podcast for people who know that experience isn't something to leave behind — it's something to build your next chapter on.Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, experts and ordinary people doing extraordinary things with the next stage of their lives.#NotFinishedYet #Reinvention #CareerChange #Midlife #Over50 #SecondAct #Entrepreneurship #CareerReinvention #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Podcast #Success #LifeAfter50 #MidlifeReinvention

  3. 24 Aug

    AI Isn't the End of Your Career - Amir Muradali

    AI Isn't the End of Your Career – It's the End of the Career Strategy You've Been UsingWhat happens when the career strategy that made you successful suddenly stops working?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, Mark Kennedy talks with Amir Muradali, founder of The Transformed Career Experience and author of Elevate, about the growing challenge facing accomplished professionals in their 40s and 50s who have decades of experience but suddenly find themselves struggling to get noticed in a rapidly changing job market.Why are experienced professionals being passed over for roles they're perfectly capable of doing? Why are CV rewrites, LinkedIn optimisation and traditional job-search strategies often failing? And how is AI changing what companies actually value?Amir explains the hidden trust crisis in recruitment, why experience and qualifications alone are no longer enough, and how professionals can move from simply demonstrating what they can do to becoming people leaders trust with what really matters.Mark and Amir also explore the psychological side of career reinvention: losing the professional identity you've spent decades building, dealing with rejection, recognising the value hidden inside your experience and understanding why changing direction doesn't necessarily mean starting again.They discuss:• Why accomplished professionals are becoming invisible in today's job market• The career strategies that no longer work• The hidden trust crisis facing hiring leaders• How AI is changing professional value• Why experience alone isn't enough• The difference between career change and identity change• How professionals in their 40s and 50s can reposition themselves• Why reinvention doesn't mean starting from scratch• The human skills likely to become more valuable in an AI-driven workplace• What it really means to say: I'm Not Finished YetIf you've built a successful career but are starting to wonder what comes next, this conversation could change the way you think about your experience, your value and the next chapter of your working life.Keywords: career change, career reinvention, midlife career change, AI and jobs, future of work, careers over 40, careers over 50, executive job search, professional reinvention, leadership careers, job market 2026, career coaching, artificial intelligence jobs, mid-career professionals, career transition, future careers, Amir Muradali, Elevate, Not Finished Yet podcast

  4. 17 Aug

    Belonging Starts When Pretending Ends

    Is it ever too late to start over?At 49, Tracy Smith stopped waiting for permission and booked a one-way ticket to Iceland. What began as a solo adventure became something much bigger—a journey through identity, belonging, courage and midlife reinvention.In this episode, Mark Kennedy talks with memoirist, solo traveler and storyteller Tracy Smith, author of The Purpose of Getting Lost, about what happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the life you're meant to be living.Tracy shares openly about divorce, loneliness, motherhood transitions, career burnout, major surgeries and the years she spent people-pleasing and trying to fit in. Her travels through Iceland, Norway, Ireland, the Middle East, South Africa and beyond eventually taught her an important lesson: sometimes you have to become lost before you can understand where you truly belong.We explore:• Why Tracy booked a one-way ticket to Iceland at 49• The difference between fitting in and truly belonging• People-pleasing and losing your sense of identity• Why solo travel can change how you see yourself• Starting again in your 40s, 50s and beyond• Fear, courage and learning to choose yourself• The small decisions that create major life changes• What strangers around the world taught Tracy about human connection• Why reinvention doesn't have an expiry date• The story behind The Purpose of Getting LostThis isn't simply a conversation about travel. It's about what happens when you stop living the life other people expect and start asking what you actually want from the years ahead.If you've ever wondered, "Is it too late for me to change?", this episode is for you.Featuring: Tracy SmithBook: The Purpose of Getting LostHost: Mark Kennedy#MidlifeReinvention #StartingOver #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #SoloTravel #Midlife #Reinvention #LifeAfter50 #FindingYourself #PeoplePleasing #Belonging #CareerChange #Podcast #ThePurposeOfGettingLost

  5. 10 Aug

    The Dyslexia Breakthrough Parents Need to Hear

    In this powerful episode of Not Finished Yet, host Mark Kennedy speaks with Russell Van Brocklen — widely known as The Dyslexia Professor — about helping dyslexic children move from frustration, shame, and self-doubt toward confidence, learning, and long-term success.Russell explains why so many intelligent children struggle in traditional classrooms, why generic learning methods often fail dyslexic learners, and how structured literacy and multisensory learning can completely change a child’s future.This conversation explores the emotional impact of dyslexia on both children and parents, the damage caused by the “wait and see” approach, and why dyslexic learners are often “specialists, not generalists” with incredible creativity, passion, and potential.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, educator, or an adult who struggled with reading growing up, this episode offers practical advice, reassurance, and hope.Topics covered include:• Understanding dyslexia properly• Why confidence matters as much as academics• Structured literacy explained simply• Multisensory learning techniques• Helping children rebuild self-belief• The hidden strengths of dyslexic thinkers• Parenting strategies that genuinely help• Why dyslexic children are often highly creative problem-solversIf this episode resonates with you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who may need to hear this conversation.#Dyslexia #Parenting #Education #LearningDisabilities #SpecialEducation #DyslexicThinking #ReadingStruggles #Confidence #SelfBelief #Neurodiversity #StructuredLiteracy #TeacherTips #ParentingPodcast #NotFinishedYetPodcast #MarkKennedy

  6. 3 Aug

    The Leadership Survival Trap with Kurt Bush

    Kurt Bush spent years leading in manufacturing, ministry, and coaching before realising something many leaders never admit out loud — they’re surviving, not thriving.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, Kurt shares why high performers often battle exhaustion, pressure, imposter syndrome, and the constant feeling of “faking it till you make it.” We explore the hidden cost of modern leadership, the power of reflection, and how authentic leadership starts with doing the inner work most people avoid.Kurt is a certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, and co-host of The Brimstone Coaching Podcast. Through his work, he helps leaders move from burnout and frustration toward clarity, confidence, and wholeness.Topics include:• Leadership burnout • Imposter syndrome • The inner critic • Authentic leadership • Reinvention and identity • Reflection and personal growth • Why successful people still feel stuck • Sustainable leadership habits If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but exhausted underneath it all, this conversation will resonate deeply. More about Kurt: https://www.brimstonecoachinggroup.com/#Leadership #Burnout #ImposterSyndrome #AuthenticLeadership #PersonalGrowth #CareerChange #Reinvention #LeadershipDevelopment #MidlifeCareer #NotFinishedYet #Podcast

  7. 27 Jul

    The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain & Metabolism Lorie Eber

    Why does your body suddenly feel different in midlife… even when your habits haven’t changed?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with metabolic health and midlife wellness educator Lorie Eber for an honest, evidence-based conversation about why health, energy and weight often change during midlife — especially for women — and what actually helps.This is not another conversation about fad diets, punishment or unrealistic wellness advice.Lorie helps women understand the real connection between:• Stress• Sleep• Hormones• Metabolism• Recovery• Daily habits• Menopause and midlife physiologyAnd perhaps most importantly:why “eat less and exercise more” often stops working in midlife.In this episode we explore:• Why metabolism feels different in midlife• Menopause and hormonal changes• The hidden impact of stress and poor sleep• Why women blame themselves unnecessarily• Why restrictive dieting often backfires• How chronic stress affects cravings and energy• Sustainable health habits for busy women• Why consistency matters more than intensity• Rebuilding trust with your body• Midlife as a reinvention, not a declineLorie also shares:• The biggest myths keeping women stuck• What actually supports metabolic health• How to improve energy without extremes• Why recovery matters more than people realise• The psychological side of midlife health changes• Practical daily habits women can realistically sustainThis episode is for:✅ Women navigating midlife or menopause✅ Anyone struggling with energy or weight changes✅ People overwhelmed by conflicting health advice✅ Women tired of restrictive dieting✅ Anyone wanting a more realistic approach to healthIf you’ve ever thought:“Why doesn’t my body respond the way it used to?”or“Why am I doing everything right and still feeling stuck?”— this conversation will help you make sense of it.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, resilience, health, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we unpack what happens when life changes — and how people adapt, rebuild and move forward with purpose. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Lorie Eber https://lorieeberwellnesscoaching.com/ Lorie Eber is a metabolic health and midlife wellness educator with over a decade of experience helping women understand how stress, sleep, hormones and daily habits affect metabolism, energy and wellbeing as they age. Her work focuses on practical, evidence-based guidance that helps women improve health sustainably without extremes or diet culture.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone navigating midlife health changes🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention, wellbeing and purpose#MidlifeHealth #Menopause #Metabolism #WomensHealth #LorieEber #Wellness #HealthyAging #Stress #Sleep #Hormones #Midlife #HealthPodcast #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #Nutrition #Energy #Podcast #MindBodyHealth #NotFinishedYet #MetabolicHealth

  8. 20 Jul

    Redundancy to Reinvention with Jane Ferre

    What happens when your career suddenly stops feeling secure?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with career coach and former senior HR leader Jane Ferré for a practical and deeply honest conversation about redundancy, career reinvention, confidence and navigating today’s job market.Jane’s story is one many professionals will relate to.After building a successful 20+ year career in senior HR roles — including positions at British Airways and LEON Restaurants — she experienced redundancy twice in one year. One was her choice. One wasn’t.That experience forced a huge question:“What now?”Instead of staying stuck, Jane rebuilt her career with purpose and now helps professionals secure their dream role, in their dream company, with a dream package — often in less than six months.This episode is packed with real-world insight for anyone feeling uncertain, overlooked or stuck in their career.We discuss:• Redundancy and career disruption• Reinvention after job loss• Confidence and identity in work• The emotional impact of redundancy• Career coaching and personal branding• CVs that actually stand out• LinkedIn strategy for job seekers• Why candidates get ghosted• Interview preparation• The first 90 days in a new roleJane also shares:• What hiring managers are really looking for• The biggest mistakes job seekers make• Why so many professionals feel invisible right now• How to approach a career change strategically• What candidates should stop doing immediately• Why redundancy can become a turning point instead of an endingThis is a conversation for:✅ Professionals facing redundancy✅ Mid-career job seekers✅ Anyone feeling stuck in their career✅ People considering a career change✅ Leaders navigating uncertainty✅ Anyone trying to rebuild confidence after setbacksIf you’ve ever thought:“Have I fallen behind?”or“Why does the job market feel impossible right now?”— this episode will genuinely help.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life disrupts the path we expected — and how people rebuild stronger. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Jane Ferré https://janeferre.com/ Jane Ferré is a career coach and former senior HR leader with over 20 years’ experience, including roles at British Airways and LEON Restaurants. After experiencing redundancy twice in one year, Jane reinvented her career and now helps professionals secure their next role with clarity, confidence and strategy. She specialises in CVs, LinkedIn, interview preparation and career reinvention.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone navigating career uncertainty🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and resilience#CareerChange #Redundancy #JobSearch #LinkedIn #CareerCoaching #InterviewTips #CVTips #JaneFerre #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #Podcast #JobHunting #MidlifeCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #Confidence #NotFinishedYet #CareerAdvice #WorkLife

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Not Finished Yet is a documentary-style podcast sharing powerful stories of people who reinvented their lives, careers, and businesses after 40. Each episode explores the moment everything changed — the redundancy, the risk, the decision to walk away, or the realisation that life needed a new direction. Through honest conversations and storytelling, we uncover how ordinary people built extraordinary second chapters. This is not about starting from scratch. It’s about starting again with experience, Personal Growth, Reinventing yourself and career change You're Not Finished Yet

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  • Creator
    Mark Kennedy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mark Kennedy
  • Show Website
    Not Finished Yet