Starting Over at 60: How to Launch Your Encore Career

The idea that your career must conclude at 65 is quickly becoming outdated. Today, many adults view their late 50s and 60s as the perfect runway for an "encore career"—a phase of work that is driven by passion, purpose, and flexibility rather than just climbing the corporate ladder.

The foundation of a successful encore career lies in leveraging the massive reservoir of skills you've quietly built over decades. You possess soft skills—such as project management, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking—that younger workers are still in the process of learning.

Transitioning into this new phase requires a healthy dose of courage and a willingness to be a beginner again. Embrace learning new technologies or taking online courses. Remember, an encore career is fundamentally about designing work that fits your life.