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Author: Thor Challgren

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Welcome to “Your Turn to Fly,” the empty nester living show. Each week we bring you inspiring stories and insights, to help you make the next chapter of your life, the best one yet. If you’re looking for motivation to move forward, and to thrive during this season of change, you’ll be glad you listened.
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In this episode, I recap my top three insights from episode 44, my interview with Andrea Logan.In today's episode, I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after reflecting on the original interview.I'm also sharing my FRIDAY INSIGHT, a top a-ha moment for me this week. Today's Friday insight asks a question: if the life you've lived up until now were a movie, what would the sequel to that movie look like?My guest earlier this week, Andrea Logan, has an account on Tik Tok, where she shares resume and career secrets to over 278,000 followers. At her company, the Career Island, she helps people craft stand-out resumes and build successful job search strategies. You can find all the original interview episode here.  You can also find the video and transcript for this episode at yourturntofly.com/episode44As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on AndreaWebsite: TheCareerIsland.comTiktok: @andreaisawriterInstagram: @andreaisawriterLinkedIn: @andreaisawriterMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.comMentioned in EpisodeHero on a Mission by Donald MillerBuilding a Story Brand by Donald Miller
In this episode, my guest is Andrea Logan, and our topic is RESUMES AND JOB SEARCHING. Whether you are a parent who is thinking about re-entering the job market, or maybe you have a college student who is beginning to think about internships, college jobs, or maybe even their first post-college job, you need a resume that gets you seen by the right people.Andrea's account on Tik Tok, where she shares resume and career secrets, has over 278,000 followers. At her company, the Career Island, she helps people craft stand-out resumes and build successful job search strategies. Here are just a few of the topics you will want to take notes on in this discussion: How long should your resume be?What specific sections should you have?How to deal with a gap in your work historyHow to describe your volunteer workThe importance of LinkedinWhen is the best time to send in your resume?For college grads, Andrea recommends a specific job type that can make them an in-demand hire. So definitely share this episode with your college student who is beginning to look at the job or internship market.Thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on AndreaWebsite: TheCareerIsland.comTiktok: @andreaisawriterInstagram: @andreaisawriterLinkedIn: @andreaisawriterMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, I recap my top three insights from episode 42, my interview with Tricia Daniel.I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after reflecting on the original interview.Tricia has an MBA, 23 years experience in public accounting and as a corporate Financial Controller. She has a  passion for using her experience to help corporate executives and sole proprietors calm their overwhelm around money.​As a single mom who has started over twice, Tricia has also learned how to use her professional financial experience to calm money overwhelm for herself and other single parents through implementing budgeting and forecasting cash methods.You can find all the original interview episode here.  You can also find the video and transcript for this episode at yourturntofly.com/episode42As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Tricia DanielWebsite: TriciaDaniel.comIG: @triciadanielmbaMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
When you're in the second half of life -- which you definitely are as an empty nester -- it's time to have some important financial conversations.In this episode, I talk about the 3 Money Conversations that empty nesters should have.My guest is Tricia Daniel. Tricia has an MBA, 23 years experience in public accounting and as a corporate Financial Controller. She has a  passion for using her experience to help corporate executives and sole proprietors calm their overwhelm around money.​As a single mom who has started over twice, Tricia has also learned how to use her professional financial experience to calm money overwhelm for herself and other single parents through implementing budgeting and forecasting cash methods.   So what are the three money conversations that empty nesters should have? The first is with your spouse. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a financial conversation, Tricia shares a great way to begin that conversation. The second conversation to have is with your adult child. Tricia shares the importance of talking about budgeting with your kids, and how to get them excited about the potential of investing. And the third conversation to have, is with yourself. We talk about how a simple weekly process can keep you accountable, and reduce the feeling of anxiety around finances.Thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Tricia DanielWebsite: TriciaDaniel.comIG: @triciadanielmbaMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
My interview guest in this episode is Juan Alvarado. Juan is a trainer who works with leadership professionals and their teams, motivating them by keying in on their strengths. He is a Gallup Certified Strengths coach, and uses the Strengths process to help leaders at work and home. If you listened to episode #34 of Your Turn to Fly, you know I think Gallup Strengths is an invaluable resource for empty nester couples who are looking to reconnect and rediscover who they are as individuals, and as a couple. In this interview Juan and I talk about how couples can better communicate, and the one thing  Juan does in his relationship every day to show his love and commitment to his wife.Thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Juan AlvaradoWebsite: https://weraizethebar.comIG: @raizethebar_More on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
Show NotesIn this episode, I recap my top three insights from episode 38, my interview with Randy Free.I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after reflecting on the original interview.You can find all the original interview episode here.  You can also find the video and transcript for this episode at yourturntofly.com/episode38As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Randy FreeLinkedinWebsite: www.coachtoresilience.comMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
Show NotesIn this episode, my guest is Randy Free. Randy is an executive life coach for men and a mentor to adolescent males. With his education in Masters of Counseling, Randy has a unique perspective of the challenges teens face, how their minds work, and how we as parents can better understand and communicate with them.I thought this conversation was especially valuable for empty nester parents who may be looking for ways to improve the relationships they have with your young adults.Randy is an empty nester parent himself, made a big career pivot from being a partner in a global accounting firm to following his passion of service, and we talk about the mindset you need when starting over.We also talk about how to better understand our young adults, and specific ways we can deescalate tension and improve our communication with them. And we talk about how it’s never too late to heal relationships with our kids, and a powerful question we can ask of ourselves to ensure that our actions align with our intentions.Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Randy FreeLinkedinWebsite: www.coachtoresilience.comMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, I recap my top three insights from episode 36, my interview with Lauren and Pamela from the Feng Shui Collective.I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after reflecting on the original interview.You can find all the original interview episode here.  You can also find the video and transcript for this episode at yourturntofly.com/episode36As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Feng Shui CollectiveInstagram: @fengshuicollectiveWebsite: www.fengshuicollective.comMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, my guests are Pamela and Lauren of the Feng Shui Collective. They are a mother/daughter team who brought their own unique talents together to form the Feng Shui Collective, where they help people use Feng Shui – the intentional design of your living space – to cultivate positive and transformative energy into their life.In our discussion, we start with a Feng Shui 101 overview. We talk about their approach to mapping your living space to specific goals like prosperity and romance. We talk about decluttering, and the powerful use of color and décor. And as many people are now working at home, we also discuss how you can use creative partitioning to separate your work area from your home life.At the end of the interview, Lauren and Pamela share one big thing you can do right now to bring feng shui into your home. Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on Feng Shui CollectiveInstagram: @fengshuicollectiveWebsite: www.fengshuicollective.comMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, I recap my top three insights from episode 34, my interview with Katya Nicholas.I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after having had time to reflect on the original episode.You can find all the original interview episode here.  You can also find the video and transcript for this episode at yourturntofly.com/episode34As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on KatyaIG: @katyanicholasFree video on interpreting your Clifton Strengths assessmentClifton Strengths assessmentMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, I interview Katya Nicholas, a  certified Clifton Strengths coach. The Clifton Strengths Assessment Process has been used by over 26 million people to discover their unique personal strengths, and to maximize their potential in work. Empty nester parents are starting a new chapter in life, moving into brand new directions. So having an understanding of your strongest talents can be tremendously helpful in deciding what to do next. In my conversation with Katya, we talk about the origins of Clifton Strengths, we discuss what the assessment process is like, and we talk about how to interpret your results both in work and in relationships. We also talk about this is not limiting you with a label; in fact, the odds of someone else having your exact sequence of strengths is 1 in 33 million. So if you’ve ever wondered about taking this kind of assessment, I think you’ll really benefit from this conversation.Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on KatyaIG: @katyanicholasFree video on interpreting your Clifton Strengths assessmentClifton Strengths assessmentMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, I recap my top 3 insights from episode 32, my interview with Todd Mitmesser.I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after having had time to reflect on the original episode.You can find all the original interview episode here.  You can also find the video and transcript for this episode at yourturntofly.com/episode32As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on ToddIG: @class101conejovalleyEmail: tmitmesser@class101.comWebsiteMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgren
In this episode, my guest is Todd Mitmesser, a college counselor with Class 101 in Conejo Valley, CA. Todd helps families navigate the college admissions process. He works with students for several years, leading up until when they leave for college. In our conversation, we talk about what our kids go through during the admissions process, and how we as parents can support them. We talk about subjects like how to best communicate with our kids, and how to give advice. We discuss the importance of having lots of options to choose from, and how that lessens the stress on the whole family. And we talk about the time period after our students are in college. We discuss the value of working during college, and we talk about one hugely valuable reframe you can use when having tough conversations.And finally, we talk about how to embrace this big change in life, and the importance of working though the normal emotional feelings, even the grief, that come from being an empty nester parent.As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on ToddIG: @class101conejovalleyEmail: tmitmesser@class101.comWebsiteMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgren
In this episode, I recap my top 3 insights from episode 30, my interview with Tina Souder. I offer my top three takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after having had time to reflect on the original episode.You can find all the original interview episode -- including the video and transcript -- on the episode page at yourturntofly.com/episode30As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on TinaIG: @tinasouderMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
My guest today is Tina Souder. Tina is an empty nester parent herself, AND, she is licensed family counselor. In this episode we talk about her own experience watching her sons head off in to the world, and also her insights from working with people dealing with change. We talk about the how to really LISTEN to your kids now that they’re adults, when you have to bite you tongue, and specific ways to give advice without pushing them away. We also talk about how having the extra time allowed her to complete a career change, and the mindset she developed to make that change work.And finally, we talk about how to embrace this big change in life, and the importance of working though the normal emotional feelings, even the grief, that come from being an empty nester parent.Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on TinaIG: @tinasouderMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
In this episode, I do a "Greatest Hits" summary of Episode 28, my interview with Jill Magnante. I offer my top five takeaways from our discussion, and share my own perspective after having had time to reflect on the original episode.If you haven't listened yet, to that episode, you can find it here.You can find all the interview resources -- including the video and transcript -- on the episode page at my website: yourturntofly.com/episode28As always, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on JillTwitter: @srslymrsmagsMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
If you thought it was tough when your student went off to college, imagine watching dozens of high school seniors leave for college every year. That's what happens to Jill Magnante, my guest on today's episode of "Your Turn To Fly."Jill is an empty nester herself and she's also a high school English teacher. Every year she sees some of her favorite students head off into the world, which is like being an empty nester on steroids.Jill offers a unique perspective on how we, as parents, can support and encourage our grown children once they leave home. We talk about how to let go of expectations when it comes to college choices. We also talk about how to support our kids with difficult decisions and how to avoid making decisions for them. We also discuss the reasons why we can be encouraged our students will be okay in the world.On a personal note, since Jill is an English teacher, I pray these show notes are grammatically correct. I'm sure I'll hear if they aren't.That said, thanks for listening!Free Discovery Call: discover.yourturntofly.comMore on JillTwitter: @srslymrsmagsMore on ThorTwitter: @thorchallgrenIG: @thorchallgrenWebsite: www.yourturntofly.com
Welcome back to the podcast!After a rather long "hiatus," I return to podcasting with big news.In true "Course Change" fashion, I've made some changes to the show. These changes, including a new name, will debut the week of November 15.In this episode, I talk about:The reason behind the change in nameThe format of the new showThe mission I have with the show'More About ThorWebsite: yourturntofly.comOn Instagram: @thorchallgren
Juliane Detweiler has had a number of careers in her life, from being a dancer on a cruise ship, to managing a team in high end retail sales, to now building her own personal skin care business. I talk with Juliane how to build confidence, how to work with and encourage teams, the importance of a positive, non-complaining attitude, and most especially, the value in adopting a givers gain spirit in every thing you do. More About JulianeInstagram: @julianedetweiler More About ThorWebsite: yourturntofly.comOn Instagram: @thorchallgren
Are you in a groove or in a rut? In this episode I share how we can get stuck in a groove because we never examine WHY we do things in a familiar way. I refer to a book I’m reading, “Create the Future, Tactics for Disruptive Thinking,” by Jeremy Gutsche.We are in the biggest pattern interrupt in modern history, outside of possibly WWII. Can you think of a time where more major parts of society were challenged like they are now?Because we’re being forced to make changes, it’s worth considering if you want to return to old familiar patterns.Episode Highlights0:20 Something different in today’s episode1:15 This episode is perfect for you if you’re “in a routine”2:40 We’re in a time of unprecedented change4:00 Good reasons why we systemize certain things6:00 Being in a groove can also be a good thing6:50 The two big things in my week that happened at the same time7:50 We’re more dependent on past decisions than we’d like to think8:30 As Joe Dispenza observes, our lives are largely based on past decisions9:40 Why the space shuttle design was based on ancient Roman times14:40 We’re way more dependent on past decisions than we think15:34 Why I changed my podcast after 25 shows16:27 The email that made me reconsider where I might want to live18:40 The two things that caused me to reevaluate what choices I make in life.19:40 Start with small changes20:33 Challenge this week: are there things you can do to vary up your routine?23:00 My process for developing a compelling vision for three years from nowMore On ThorWebsite: thorchallgren.comOn Instagram: @thorchallgrenOn Facebook: Facebook.com/coursechangepodcast
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