In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host NancyGriffin interviews Steve Goldberg, founder of Inside Out Leadership and Second Half Matters. They discuss Steve's journey from a leadership consultant to a later-in-life musician and author, exploring themes of aging, creativity, and intergenerational connections. Steve shares insights on living with intention and the importance of mindset.

About Steve

Steve Goldberg is a later-in-life musician, author, and thought leader who inspires audiences across generations. Through his healing piano music and reflective writing, he shares insights on purpose, mindfulness, and blossoming in later life.

Steve discovered his calling in later life, beginning piano at age 50 with no prior formal training. During the isolation of COVID, he found that music could be a healing force, both for himself and others. This revelation led to his composing and recording two original albums of soothing, restorative piano music:

• Sweet Dreams: Piano for Encouraging Calm, Restful Sleep and Dream
• Calmer Days, More Peaceful Nights

His music has touched listeners worldwide, offering calm, comfort, and reflective space in a noisy world. Alongside music, Steve authored the ebook 'Languishing or Blossoming: A Guide to Meaningful Living at Any Age', a reflective guide exploring themes of creativity, blossoming,, purpose, andmeaningful living at any age. Steve brings this work into the public sphere through weekly virtual Socrates Café discussions with elders, and regular posts on TikTok (Mindful Mondays, Blossoming Wednesdays, Restorative Saturdays) and YouTube, connecting with audiences across generations.

Throughout his life, Steve has combined active living, curiosity, lifelong learning and mindfulness. Formerly a leader helping organizations and individuals be more reflective and effective, he now channels that experience into music, writing, and thoughtful guidance for others.

Steve’s linktree contact link: https://linktr.ee/soothingpiano including free access to his music and ebook.

You can also contact Steve at steve@sweetdreamslullaby.com    

Key Takeaways

• Blossoming is always possible, no matter where and when you start. Create, connect, and contribute in ways that feel authentic and meaningful. Live with intention.
• Older adults divide into two groups, those who embrace later life and those who struggle. The difference between the two is attitude and mindset.
• A Socrates Cafe is a public gathering (live or virtual) where people from diverse backgrounds have thoughtful, philosophical conversations on a chosen question. The purpose is to foster understanding and connection through dialogue.
• Authenticity resonates intergenerationally. Youngerpeople appreciate honesty and the sharing of lived experience.