ReInvention

ReInvention
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The ReInvention Podcast is where mid-career professionals come to define and build what's next for their work. Hosted by Todd Jason and Chris Thide, two seasoned guides who've helped thousands of people navigate career transitions, this show dives deep into the art and science of 'Career ReInvention'. You'll hear from people who've made bold pivots, experts shaping the future of work, and conversations that take you from uncertainty to clarity - and from burnout to fulfillment. ⚡ 2 episodes every week ⚡ Click follow and leave a comment so we know what you like! ⚡ Visit ReInvention.biz for more resources

  1. 1D AGO

    E30 - Isolation Is Hurting You: How to Build an Accountability TEAM Around Your Goals

    Successfully reinventing your career (or life) isn't challenging because you lack talent. It's challenging because you try and do it alone. Inspired by the Winter Olympics, Todd and Chris break down the two traits elite performers build their lives around: clarity and accountability. You can have a powerful vision for your next chapter, but without a real accountability system, it stays a dream. In this episode, we dig into the #1 ReInvention killer: isolation - the echo chamber of your own thinking - and how to replace it with a structure that creates momentum, confidence, and follow-through. You'll learn: Why "being busy" isn't the same as progress (and how corporate structure hides that) The two types of accountability every Reinventor needs: self-tracking + external support How to build a simple weekly + monthly self-assessment system that changes behavior fast How to choose the right accountability partners (and why your spouse can't be your whole team) How community, coaching, and peer support turn reinvention from lonely to inevitable Bookmark this if you're building your next chapter and you can feel yourself drifting into solo mode. This is your reminder to stop white-knuckling it and start building your team. 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.

    36 min

  2. 3D AGO

    E29 - How A Stanford Ph.D. Uses 'Product Thinking' To Reinvent Her Career

    Roxana Heitz is the kind of person who "has it all" on paper: Stanford Ph.D., 15+ years of product leadership, and a career building health and wellness products across the Google/Alphabet health ecosystem, Peloton, and others…. So why reinvent? In this episode, Roxana breaks down a tension so many mid-career high performers feel: the work still matters, but the environment doesn't fit anymore. The gap between insight → action gets slow. The process becomes the job. The misalignment grows. Instead of making one massive leap, Roxana applies product thinking to her own career reinvention: form hypotheses, run experiments, collect data, and iterate. The result is a portfolio approach - building flexibility and momentum while she explores what's next. What we cover: The moment corporate success stops feeling aligned, even when the mission is meaningful How Roxana gave herself "permission" to step off the treadmill Designing a portfolio career: advisory/consulting, fractional product leadership, and founder exploration Why "betting on yourself" is a skill - and how to build it without blowing up your life The ReInvention superpower most people skip: feedback, accountability, and community If you're a high-achiever who's quietly thinking, "I can't keep doing it this way," Roxana's story will help you rethink what's possible - and how to move forward with clarity without needing a perfect 20-year plan. 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.

    36 min

  3. MAR 5

    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

  4. MAR 3

    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

  5. FEB 26

    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

  6. FEB 24

    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

  7. FEB 19

    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

  8. FEB 17

    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
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The ReInvention Podcast is where mid-career professionals come to define and build what's next for their work. Hosted by Todd Jason and Chris Thide, two seasoned guides who've helped thousands of people navigate career transitions, this show dives deep into the art and science of 'Career ReInvention'. You'll hear from people who've made bold pivots, experts shaping the future of work, and conversations that take you from uncertainty to clarity - and from burnout to fulfillment. ⚡ 2 episodes every week ⚡ Click follow and leave a comment so we know what you like! ⚡ Visit ReInvention.biz for more resources

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  • Creator
    ReInvention
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    ReInvention