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The ReInvention Podcast is where mid-career professionals come to design their next chapter. Hosted by Todd Jason and Chris Thide, two seasoned guides who've helped thousands of people navigate major transitions, this show dives deep into the art and science of 'Career ReInvention'. Each episode explores the mindset shifts, strategies, and real-world stories that help you create work you love and success on your terms. You'll hear from people who've made bold career pivots, experts shaping the future of work, and conversations that take you from uncertainty to clarity - and from burnout to fulfillment. We are passionate about bringing you the best speakers - visionaries in technology and business who can help us understand how AI is affecting jobs and industries. Our goal is to help you make SMART decisions about your future. ⚡ Follow the podcast, save what resonates, and visit ReInvention.biz for additional resources to accelerate your transition.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    E28 - Your Midlife ReInvention Needs a SOCIAL Strategy: Profiles, Posting, and Personal Brand

    Are you reinventing your career and not sure how to handle LinkedIn or Social Media in general? In this episode we'll share a proven game plan for your socials, with specific guidelines for people in professional transition. Todd and Chris break down the biggest mistake midlife professionals make during ReInvention: treating social media like a polished "final reveal" instead of a tool for building momentum, community, and opportunity while you're in the process. They talk about the mindset shift that wins right now - authenticity over perfection - especially in an era of AI-generated content and copy-paste posts. You'll learn how to update your profiles without panicking, how to share your ReInvention without oversharing, why the algorithms are more "interest-based" than "Aunt Sally is judging you," and how to create a simple 30–60 day social strategy that helps you find your people (not chase influencer status). Plus: why being a little more real - and even a little more weird - stands out in a world of generic, automated content. If you're in a career transition, building a business, or exploring what's next - this will help you show up online with confidence, clarity, and momentum. AND if this conversation resonates with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    37 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    E27 - A Legendary VC's Take on the Future of Work (and How You Can Win) | Bill Gurley

    What if AI isn't the threat - but the greatest ReInvention Accelerator of your lifetime? In this episode, we sit down with Bill Gurley (legendary Benchmark partner; early investor in Uber, Zillow, Grubhub) to talk about his new book Runnin' Down a Dream and the principles behind building a career you actually want. Bill breaks down why so many people feel stuck on the "college-to-safe-job conveyor belt," and why mid-career can be the best time to make a change - if you approach it with the right mindset. We dig into the difference between low agency (AI feels terrifying) and high agency (AI becomes jet fuel), and Bill shares a practical framework for exploring your next chapter without blowing up your life overnight. In this conversation, we cover: Why career regret is so common, and how to reverse it Bill's "Never Too Late" philosophy for mid-career reinvention How to build a "dream job folder" and test your next path before you leap The smartest way to use mentors, peers, and aspirational models Bill's blunt advice on AI: you can't stop it, so learn to wield it If you're navigating burnout, uncertainty, or the feeling that your work isn't you anymore, this episode is a permission slip + a playbook. If this conversation resonates with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    37 min

  3. 26 FEB

    E26 - Building A New Business Is Lonely! Here's the Fix

    Leaving corporate can feel like freedom, until you hit the point where building your next chapter can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode, Chris and Todd tackle a ReInvention challenge most people don't see coming: Isolation - and how being isolated quietly drains your energy, creativity, and momentum when you're launching something new. In this episode you'll get practical, real-world strategies to stay connected while working independently that include a few JEDI techniques to spurn amazing creativity: Integrating 2–3 non-work anchors (sports, classes, hobbies) into your weekly rhythm Using walks and neighborhood connection as a daily reset Changing where you work (cafes, coworking, "micro-commutes") Creating intentional "CEO-level" work trips (conferences, meetups, learning rooms) to replace the structure corporate used to provide. We also talk about how to use technology as a tool for real rapport, not transactional Zoom fatigue - and why being proactive about connection isn't a luxury but part of your ReInvention plan. If you're reinventing your career, starting a business, consulting, or building a portfolio career, this episode will help you stay human, stay motivated, and build community on purpose. If this conversation resonates with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    37 min

  4. 24 FEB

    E25 - The Provider Trap: Reinvent Your Career Without Letting Your Family Down

    If you're the primary breadwinner or you carry the "provider" identity, Career ReInvention can feel impossible. The fear is real: If I change jobs, the whole system collapses. Mortgage. Bills. Kids. Expectations. Your nervous system starts treating reinvention like a threat. In this episode, Chris and Todd unpack the Provider Trap - the hidden identity that keeps high-achievers locked into misaligned work long after it stops working. They talk about why "providing" is more than a paycheck (presence, energy, relationships, legacy), how fear and scarcity get passed down through generations, and why staying in the wrong career can quietly cost you the very family life you're trying to protect. They also get a bit personal with their own stories. Chris reflects on losing his dad when he was 25 and the conversations they had towards the end. Todd shares some personal challenges he and his wife are currently dealing with when it comes to the question: 'What is a breadwinner - and what are we really providing'. At the end you'll understand why courage is the most important muscle that makes ReInvention possible - even when you feel like you have no room to fail. If you've ever thought, "I can't change - everyone depends on me," this episode is for you. If this conversation resonated with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    33 min

  5. 19 FEB

    E24 - More Energy, More Focus: Daily Habits That Make ReInvention Easier

    ReInvention can be stressful. Uncertainty ramps up anxiety, drains your energy, and can pull you into numbing habits that keep you playing small. In this episode, Todd and Chris break down a simple way to protect your momentum: build a daily "scaffold" that boosts vitality, focus, and optimism while you're reinventing your career. You'll learn: Why most reinventors struggle when they leave the structure of corporate life How to replace that structure with habits that are healthier and 'more human' A series of basic, high-impact practices for your morning and evening routines  A proven way to wind down at night and improve sleep (reducing mental noise) How to stay motivated and positive as you're in transition Chris also shares some useful strategies like removing your phone from the bedroom and switching from doom-scrolling to reading, so your brain can actually recover. If you're in a career transition, building something entrepreneurial, or just trying to avoid burnout while you figure out "what's next," this episode gives you a grounded, repeatable system to stay strong - physically, mentally, and emotionally - so you can make better decisions and move forward with confidence! If this conversation resonated with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    38 min

  6. 17 FEB

    E23 - The Sales Structure Every Entrepreneur Needs

    If you're building a consulting practice, doing some fractional work, or starting any kind of entrepreneurial / "hang-my-shingle" venture, here's the truth: your results won't matter if you can't sell. In this episode, Todd and Chris break down sales in a way that's clean, human, and repeatable - especially if you've spent years in corporate and the word "selling" makes you tense up. You'll learn why the best sales conversations aren't about pitching harder, they're about listening deeper. In this conversation, we cover: The 4 key Pillars within any business - and a way to identity your strong suits and weak areas The shift that changes everything: you're not selling a product - you're selling a future outcome Why "deep curiosity" beats persuasion (and how it makes closing feel natural) The moment most people avoid: asking directly for the sale (and how to do it without getting weird) The power of silence after the ask - and how to handle objections without spiraling A key skill most people skip: expertise in the manner by which you actually sell (online vs. phone vs. face-to-face, for example) If you've ever thought, "I'm great at what I do… I just don't know how to sell it," this is your episode. If this conversation resonated with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    42 min

  7. 12 FEB

    E22 - Do I need to HEAL, or do I need to HUSTLE? This Framework That Will Help

    If you're in the middle of a career transition, you've probably felt this tug-of-war: Part of you knows you need space… time to decompress, process what happened, and heal from the emotional toll of your old work life. Another part of you feels intense pressure to move fast… to make money again, prove this wasn't a mistake, and "figure it out" as quickly as possible. In this episode, Todd and Chris unpack the real (and rarely discussed) dilemma: how to balance healing with forward momentum so you don't get stuck in reflection…and you also don't rush into the same patterns that created the burnout in the first place. Inside the conversation: Why "push through" works, until it doesn't The hidden cost of skipping the processing/healing phase How financial runway (and real-life situations) change the pace of ReInvention Why taking time to reflect often accelerates new successes instead of delaying them A practical way to build self-reflection into daily life while still moving forward What it looks like when your work finally feels integrated with who you are This is an honest, human episode for anyone who's trying to build what's next without ignoring what the old chapter did to them. If this conversation resonated with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    35 min

  8. 10 FEB

    E21 - Stuck in Your Head? Tired of Feeling Frozen? Use This Framework to Take Action

    Fear. Doubt. Anxiety. The mental spiral that makes everything feel heavier than it actually is. In this episode, Todd and Chris go straight into the "real stuff" that shows up when you're in transition or uncertainty - especially when you're trying to make a big change and your nervous system starts writing worst-case stories. We break down a simple truth: your emotions can feel urgent… without being supported by objective reality. And we give you practical tools to stop the spiral, separate facts from fear, and turn "negative" emotions into forward motion. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why your nervous system can react like the world is ending - even when the numbers say you're okay How to tell the difference between real fear and "rollercoaster fear" A simple method to sort what's valid vs. imagined The "control the controllables" mindset shift (and why it saves massive energy) Why numbing out (Netflix, distractions, checking out) keeps you stuck - and what to do instead The Allow & Reflect practice Todd uses to process fear and generate solutions If you've been feeling stuck, frozen, or caught in old conditioning… this episode will give you a framework to work with fear - without letting it drive the car. If this conversation resonated with you, visit ReInvention.biz to explore our guided workbook and join a community of people just like you - people designing what's next. www.ReInvention.biz **Subscribe to the ReInvention Podcast to stay plugged into fresh ideas, frameworks, and real-world tools for navigating the future of your work and life.

    38 min
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The ReInvention Podcast is where mid-career professionals come to design their next chapter. Hosted by Todd Jason and Chris Thide, two seasoned guides who've helped thousands of people navigate major transitions, this show dives deep into the art and science of 'Career ReInvention'. Each episode explores the mindset shifts, strategies, and real-world stories that help you create work you love and success on your terms. You'll hear from people who've made bold career pivots, experts shaping the future of work, and conversations that take you from uncertainty to clarity - and from burnout to fulfillment. We are passionate about bringing you the best speakers - visionaries in technology and business who can help us understand how AI is affecting jobs and industries. Our goal is to help you make SMART decisions about your future. ⚡ Follow the podcast, save what resonates, and visit ReInvention.biz for additional resources to accelerate your transition.

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  • Creator
    ReInvention
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    ReInvention