The two kinds of intelligence that shape every career
Remember when your brain used to feel like a high-speed processor — firing off ideas, solving problems, remembering names, and maybe even your Wi-Fi password? Yeah. It’s a distant memory for me, too. That, my midlife friend, is because our brains aren’t static machines. They evolve. They adapt. And they shift gears halfway through life, […]
How to make life-changing decisions
We tend to give the big decisions all the credit, don’t we? The job change. The move. The relationship. The kids (or not). Those are the moments we label as life-changing decisions. But most of the real change in my life has come from the small, almost invisible decisions I make each and every day. The kind […]
How to set goals, even if you don’t know what you want
Setting new goals can be exciting. There’s something energising about mapping out a new direction for your life, especially in midlife, when you want the next chapter to truly matter. But what happens when you don’t know what you want?What if you’re standing at a crossroads — unsure, a bit stuck, and maybe even feeling […]
We’re not coaches. We’re not mentors. So what are we?
When it comes to personal development, you’ve probably encountered coaches and mentors. Both can play an important role in your growth, but they approach things differently. Understanding these differences can help you decide which type of support you need—and why MCA offers something in between. What’s a coach, really? A coach is all about action. […]
The meaning of a ‘midlife crisis’ – your ultimate guide
Is it a midlife crisis, or just a phase? What can I do to handle the symptoms? And when does it end, anyway? Perhaps most importantly, if someone close to me is going through it, how can I support them? If these questions are on your mind, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in it yourself […]
Midlife: a word with a bad rap or bad PR?
I was chatting with a friend recently, someone knee-deep in our Transforming Midlife program, and he had a confession to make. “To be honest, I hate the word midlife,” he admitted. “It just makes me feel… well, old.” I couldn’t help but chuckle. Midlife has become one of those words, hasn’t it? For some, it’s a badge […]
Lifelong learning: formal vs informal
We recently received some questions about lifelong learning from readers who aren’t in formal education. One of our previous posts focused on structured learning, but lifelong learning certainly isn’t limited to that. There’s an entire world of informal learning that equally counts as lifelong learning and can be just as transformative. What is lifelong learning? […]
Entrepreneurship in midlife: Maria’s organic farming venture
I felt quite inspired by my recent blog about entrepreneurship in midlife, so in these past weeks I’ve been interviewing three midlifers who started their own business. In this blog you can find the third interview (you can read the first interview here and the second interview here). Maria, a 55-year-old former mathematics teacher, had […]
Entrepreneurship in midlife: Tom’s tech startup
I felt quite inspired by my recent blog about entrepreneurship in midlife, so in these past weeks I’ve been interviewing three midlifers who started their own business. In this blog you can find the second interview (you can read the first interview here). Tom, a 54-year-old IT professional, had always dreamed of creating a tech […]
Entrepreneurship in midlife: Sarah’s transition from corporate to creative
I felt quite inspired by my recent blog about entrepreneurship in midlife, so in these past weeks I’ve been interviewing three midlifers who started their own business. In this blog you can find the first interview. Sarah, a 48-year-old former corporate executive, had spent over two decades climbing the corporate ladder in a multinational company. […]