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. 1d ago

    From Silicon Valley to TikTok Shop

    What do you do when you see your industry changing before everyone else does?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Silicon Valley product designer Paul Paulino for a fascinating conversation about career reinvention, adapting before layoffs hit, and building a completely new chapter later in life.After decades working in tech with startups and major companies like Cisco, Paul saw the warning signs coming. But instead of waiting for disruption to happen to him, he prepared for it.In his 50s, he reinvented himself as a successful UGC and TikTok Shop creator — entering a world dominated by younger creators and proving that experience, strategy and consistency still matter.This is not a conversation about hype.It’s about intentional reinvention.In this episode we discuss:• Career change later in life• Preparing for layoffs before they happen• Reinvention in your 50s• Silicon Valley and the changing tech industry• The creator economy and TikTok Shop• UGC (User Generated Content)• Staying relevant in a fast-changing world• Why Gen X has an advantage online• Translating corporate skills into creator success• Building momentum from scratchPaul also shares:• The warning signs he noticed before layoffs hit tech• What corporate skills helped most in the creator economy• The mistakes he made early during reinvention• How to stay competitive without chasing trends• Why patience and strategy beat panic and hype• What success means to him now compared to Silicon ValleyThis episode is for:✅ Professionals facing uncertainty✅ People thinking about a career pivot✅ Anyone worried about layoffs or AI disruption✅ Gen X professionals feeling stuck✅ Creators and entrepreneurs building a second chapterIf you’ve ever wondered:“Am I too late to reinvent myself?”— this conversation will change your perspective.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we unpack what happens when people decide they are not done growing, evolving or starting again. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Paul PaulinoPaul Paulino is a former Silicon Valley product designer who reinvented himself in his 50s as a successful UGC and TikTok Shop creator. After years working in tech with startups and major corporations, Paul now helps people understand how to pivot careers with intention, stay relevant later in life, and build momentum in the modern creator economy. https://paulinothecreator.com/ 👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone considering a career pivot🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and purpose#CareerChange #Reinvention #TikTokShop #CreatorEconomy #UGC #SiliconValley #PaulPaulino #PersonalGrowth #Layoffs #GenX #Entrepreneurship #ContentCreator #CareerPivot #SelfDevelopment #AI #Podcast #Purpose #SecondCareer #NotFinishedYet #MidlifeCareerChange

    41 min

  2. Jun 22

    Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck with Chris Woods

    Most people don’t burn out because they fail.They burn out because they succeed at the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Google sales leader, four-time global C-suite executive, coach and author Chris Woods for a powerful conversation about fear, success, burnout and what happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned.From the outside, Chris had everything many people chase:leadership, career success, status and achievement.But at 40 years old, everything changed when he flatlined in a hospital bed.That moment forced him to confront a question most people avoid:“What if success isn’t actually making you happy?”Now, through his book Balls & Brains, Chris helps people stop living from fear, maximise their strengths and build lives that feel as good as they look.In this episode we explore:• Burnout and high performance• Fear-driven success• Why successful people still feel stuck• Leadership, pressure and identity• The dangers of the “grind”• Playing offence with your strengths• Redefining success before crisis hits• Confidence, courage and fulfilment• How to stop playing small• Building a life aligned with who you really areChris also shares:• Lessons from leading at Google and C-suite level• What his near-death experience changed forever• The fears quietly holding most people back• Why fixing weaknesses can keep people trapped• His practical “Balls & Brains” framework• What alignment actually feels like in real lifeThis is a conversation for:✅ High performers✅ Leaders and executives✅ Entrepreneurs✅ People feeling stuck despite success✅ Anyone questioning whether the grind is worth itIf you’ve ever thought:“Why doesn’t success feel the way I expected?”— this episode will hit hard.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forces reflection — and how people rebuild stronger and more aligned. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Chris WoodsChris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach, former Google sales leader and four-time global C-suite executive. He is the author of Balls & Brains: A Framework for Living Your Best Life by Overcoming Fears and Maximizing Strengths, helping people break free from fear-driven patterns and start building lives aligned with their strengths and purpose. https://chriswoodscoach.com/👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone stuck in the grind🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention, resilience and purpose#Burnout #Success #PersonalGrowth #ChrisWoods #Leadership #Mindset #SelfDevelopment #CareerChange #Purpose #Google #HighPerformance #Entrepreneurship #Coaching #Motivation #Fulfilment #MentalHealth #BusinessLeadership #NotFinishedYet #GrowthMindset #LifeChange

    44 min

  3. Jun 15

    No Fluff Marketing What Actually Gets Leads in 2026

    Most businesses don’t fail online because they lack effort.They fail because they focus on the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, for a practical, honest conversation about what actually works in marketing today — especially for builders, trades and real-world businesses trying to grow in an AI-driven world.Wes has spent more than 20 years helping businesses turn websites, SEO and online trust into real enquiries, real customers and measurable growth.No fluff.No jargon.No “guru” nonsense.Just practical strategies that work when the phones need to ring and the business needs to grow.In this episode we discuss:• Why most websites don’t generate leads• The biggest marketing mistakes businesses still make• SEO in the age of AI• How small businesses can beat bigger brands online• Trust, credibility and authority online• Search Everywhere Optimisation• Why reviews matter more than ever• What businesses should stop wasting money on• Simple fixes that create real momentumWes also shares:• Lessons from building a business over 20+ years• What resilience really looks like in tough markets• How to stay authentic in a world full of AI content• Why clarity and trust outperform clever marketing• The biggest opportunity most businesses are missing right nowThis episode is packed with practical advice for:✅ Builders✅ Trades businesses✅ Construction companies✅ Small business owners✅ Marketing teams✅ Entrepreneurs trying to stand out onlineIf you’ve ever wondered:“Why isn’t my website bringing in work?”or“What actually matters online now?”— this conversation is for you.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, business growth, resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different industries, we unpack real lessons, practical wisdom and the stories behind the success. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Wes TowersWes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency helping builders and trades businesses generate more work through smarter websites, practical SEO and trust-driven marketing. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes focuses on real-world strategies that create measurable growth — without the fluff.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with a business owner who needs this🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about growth, reinvention and business#SEO #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #WesTowers #AI #SmallBusiness #MarketingStrategy #ConstructionMarketing #LeadGeneration #Entrepreneur #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #WebDesign #LocalSEO #TradesBusiness #ContentMarketing #GrowthStrategy #MarketingTips #NotFinishedYet #BusinessSuccess

    54 min

  4. Jun 8

    Losing Everything, Rebuilding Everything

    What happens when you lose everything… and still choose torebuild? In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down withserial entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker and business coach Roy Coughlan forone of the most honest conversations we’ve had about resilience, reinventionand entrepreneurship. Roy’s story is extraordinary. He started working at just nine years old, went from beingpainfully shy to becoming an award-winning public speaker, founded more than 20companies across five countries, launched six successful podcasts, and thenexperienced devastating financial loss — including losing his home and facingpersonal liability of five million dollars. But this conversation is not just about business success orfailure. It’s about identity, confidence, rebuilding, calmness,purpose and learning how to keep moving forward when life completely changesdirection. In this episode we explore: Entrepreneurship and reinvention Building businesses acrossdifferent countries The reality of losing everythingfinancially Confidence and overcoming shyness Public speaking and Toastmasters Podcast growth and personalbranding Why podcasting matters inbusiness today Delegation, virtual assistantsand scaling Reading, learning and personalgrowth Calmness, resilience andperspective Roy also shares: Lessons from building 20+companies How he grew podcasts into the top0.5% globally What entrepreneurs get wrong The biggest mistakes foundersrepeat Why fear stops people fromchanging What success means to him nowafter everything he’s experienced This is a conversation for entrepreneurs, creators, businessowners, podcasters and anyone trying to rebuild after setbacks. 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change,resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations withpeople from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forceschange — and how people rebuild stronger. This is not my first podcast — butthis one is the most personal. 📘 About Roy CoughlanRoy Coughlan is a serial entrepreneur who has founded over 20 companies across five countries. He is also a podcast coach, speaker, and host of multiple globally ranked podcasts, with several reaching the top 0.5% worldwide. Roy isco-founder of braingym.fitness and VA.World, and is passionate about helping others grow businesses, improve mental performance and navigate reinvention. https://roycoughlan.com/ 👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN /SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍Like the video💬Comment with your biggest takeaway📩Share with someone rebuilding after setbacks🔔Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and resilience #Entrepreneurship #Podcasting #RoyCoughlan #BusinessGrowth#PersonalGrowth #Resilience #CareerChange #Reinvention #Motivation #Success#Mindset #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #BusinessPodcast #SelfDevelopment#PodcastTips #Leadership #VirtualAssistant #NotFinishedYet #EntrepreneurLife

    1h 17m

  5. Jun 1

    From Passion to Income

    What happens when the thing you’ve always loved starts calling louder than the career you built around yourself?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with cricket commentator, writer, broadcaster and former recruitment professional Dan Whiting for a powerful conversation about reinvention, identity, purpose, and changing direction later in life.Yes, cricket runs through Dan’s story — but this episode is about far more than sport.After spending years building a successful career in recruitment and the corporate world, Dan eventually followed the passion that had always been there in the background. What followed was a second chapter built around commentary, broadcasting, writing, interviewing, blogging, and becoming deeply involved in the game he has loved since childhood.We talk about:Career change later in lifeFollowing your passionReinvention and second careersThe fear of starting againSecurity vs fulfilmentSport, business and transferable skillsConfidence, identity and self-beliefHow childhood passions stay with usWhy it’s never too late to change directionDan also shares honest insight into:Working in the pressure of the corporate worldBuilding credibility in media and broadcastingStarting from scratch in a new industryThe realities of freelance lifeWhy regret is heavier than failureThis is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered:“Is it too late to do something different?”If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or thinking about making a change in work or life — this episode will resonate.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or starting again. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone considering a change🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and purpose#CareerChange #Reinvention #Purpose #MidlifeCareerChange #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #FollowYourPassion #Cricket #Broadcasting #Motivation #SecondCareer #LifeChange #NotFinishedYet #SelfDevelopment #MeaningfulWork #CareerTransition #DanWhiting #SportsMedia #Mindset #Growth

    52 min

  6. May 25

    The 7 minute Pivot with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer

    Most people don’t suddenly wake up lost.They drift. In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with executive coach, strategist, bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer for a powerful conversation about why so many successful people quietly lose direction — even when life looks successful on the outside. Dr. Cynthia has spent more than 30 years working with leaders, executives and organisations at the highest levels of business, helping people recognise the hidden patterns that slowly pull them away from purpose, clarity and alignment. Her message is simple but powerful:High performers don’t usually fail.They drift. In this conversation we explore: Why successful people still feel disconnectedThe hidden signs of “drift”Burnout vs loss of directionLeadership, identity and purposeWhy people stay stuck too longFear, ambition and self-awarenessSmall daily decisions that change your futureThe power of the 7-Minute Pivot™We also dive into: The emotional cost of driftHow drift affects relationships, confidence and healthWhy high performers struggle to slow down and reflectHow to interrupt autopilot and reclaim directionWhy reinvention starts with honesty, not dramatic changeThis episode is for anyone who has ever thought:“Everything looks fine… so why does something feel off?” 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or becoming. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal. 📘 About Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-MercerDr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a Board-Certified Executive Coach, Human Capital Strategist and bestselling author with over 30 years of leadership experience. She is the creator of Stop Drifting: The Discipline of Direction™ and the 7-Minute Pivot™, helping ambitious people regain clarity, purpose and intentional direction in life and work. 👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone who needs this conversation🔔 Subscribe for more stories about reinvention, purpose and life transitions #StopDrifting #PersonalGrowth #CareerChange #Leadership #Mindset #Purpose #SelfDevelopment #Podcast #Reinvention #ExecutiveCoach #Burnout #Direction #HighPerformance #LifeTransitions #Success #Motivation #DrCynthia #NotFinishedYet #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment

    54 min

  7. May 18

    Why You Feel Stuck in Your Career (And What To Do About It) Career Control Framework

    Feeling stuck in your career—even when everything looks goodon paper? In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we’re joined bycareer coach and strategist Julia Toothacre, who has spent over a decade helping high-performing professionals take control of their careers and stop waiting for permission. Julia shares her powerful Control Your Careerframework—designed to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional action without burning out. We dive into: 👉 You don’t needpermission. You need a plan. 🔑 Keywords (naturallyembedded):career change, feeling stuck in career, burnout at work, career development,career coaching, personal growth, leadership, job satisfaction, Not FinishedYet podcast 🎙 About the Podcast:Not Finished Yet is a podcast for people who know they’ve got more to give—moregrowth, more direction, and more to come.

    51 min

  8. May 11

    Discover Your Calling with Scott Maderer

    Why do so many people feel busy… but unfulfilled? In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we sit down withScott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship and an expert in helping peoplemove from simply working… to living their true calling. With over 30 years in education, Scott shares why mostpeople stay stuck—not because they lack time, but because they lack clarity andself-understanding. We explore: If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your nextmove—this episode will help you see things differently.👉 The life you wantstarts with understanding who you are. self awareness, DISC personality test, leadership development, finding yourpurpose, career alignment, personal growth, communication skills, mindsetshift, Not Finished Yet podcast

    48 min
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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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    Mark Kennedy
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
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    © Mark Kennedy
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