The Hidden Power of Career Reinvention

In this episode, we speak with John Tarnoff, who reflects on how repeated career disruptions—from Hollywood to a failed startup—led him to reinvent his own career and develop the Boomer Reinvention framework. He explains why mid-career professionals struggle with transitions, introduces the concept of identifying your “superpower,” and shares practical advice on networking, visibility, and navigating the hidden job market. He also explores ageism, identity, resilience, and the inner work needed to turn career disruption into purposeful reinvention.

John Tarnoff is a career transition coach, author, and former Hollywood executive who helps mid- and late-career professionals navigate career change with greater clarity and resilience. After working for decades in entertainment and tech, including at DreamWorks Animation, he shifted into coaching and career strategy. Drawing on his own experiences of reinvention and disruption, he focuses on networking, personal branding, and helping people identify the work they are best suited to do.

Links from the episode: 

John’s book Boomer Reinvention

Mid-Career Lab website

John’s LinkedIn profile

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