When Dr. Madelyn Blair invited me to her Unlocked show to discuss knowledge and resilience, it felt like the perfect opportunity to reflect on the themes that have shaped my past—and will continue to guide my future.
As someone who rarely steps into the podcasting world—my only prior experience was with Zach Wahl on the Enterprise Knowledge podcast—it felt fitting to reflect on the career pivots and personal growth that have defined my 30-year journey. Yet, it's the next 30 years that truly excite me.
Having left my full-time job in May, I am in a transition phase, shaping this next chapter to align with my evolving goals and a 30-year vision. One recurring theme in both podcast conversations has been Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). It’s a concept that has anchored much of my work and learning, and I see it playing an even bigger role in this new chapter.
Susan Wilner Golden's Stage (Not Age) has been an insightful guide during this phase of my life. In her '5Q Life Framework,' I find myself squarely in Q3, the Renaissance quarter—a time for repurposing, rejuvenation, and reevaluation. Golden describes it as the 'portfolio years,' a period of meaningful activities that blend paid and unpaid work. This resonates deeply with the title I’ve embraced for myself: Knowledge Explorer.
The Renaissance quarter is also an opportunity to leverage the habits and practices that have built my resilience over the years—while strengthening them for the future. It’s about intentionality, setting goals, and nurturing a vision that allows me to meet challenges with confidence. Resilience, like muscle mass, requires maintenance and care.
As I navigate this phase, I’m reminded that resilience is built through small, deliberate steps. What habits or practices are you leveraging to build your own resilience for the future?
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