Reinventing Your Future? Keep Stress on the Radar

by Jim Newcomb | Dec 21, 2025 | BoldTimers, Business Development, Career Reinvention, ChatGPT, Health & Wellness, Medium Articles, Next Chapter, Personal Development

How HRV, Journaling, and a Chatty AI Can Help You Stay Active and Sane During Life Transitions Reinvention Isn’t Always Relaxing You’d think making a bold change — leaving the old job, retiring, launching something new, or finally following that itch to do meaningful...

Consulting Sounds Great — Until You Try to Explain What You Do

by Jim Newcomb | Dec 13, 2025 | BoldTimers, Business Development, Career Reinvention, Medium Articles, Next Chapter

How AI can help you figure out what kind of consultant you really are (and what to charge) You’ve left your 9-to-5 (voluntarily or not), you’re not ready to retire, and everyone keeps telling you, “You should consult!” It sounds great. You like the freedom, the...

5 Ways to Use AI When You’re Planning Your Next Chapter

by Jim Newcomb | Nov 28, 2025 | BoldTimers, Business Development, Career Reinvention, ChatGPT, Medium Articles, Next Chapter, Personal Development, Resume Tips

At some point, the question sneaks up on all of us: What’s next? For some, it comes the morning after retirement papers are signed. For others, it shows up when the kids move out, when a job ends abruptly, or simply when the familiar rhythms of life no longer feel...

When retirement was the plan — and reinvention was the bonus

by Jim Newcomb | Oct 21, 2025 | BoldTimers, Business Development, Medium Articles, Personal Development

Retirement Was Never About Stopping I retired from recruiting at 69. It wasn’t forced or unexpected — it was planned well in advance. After years of success working with clients and candidates who followed through, I stepped away on a high note, complete with several...

Why Every Coach and Consultant Needs a Website

by Jim Newcomb | Jan 6, 2025 | Business Development

In a world where first impressions are often made online, having a professional website isn’t just a nice-to-have for coaches and consultants—it’s essential. Your website serves as your virtual business card, portfolio, and storefront, all rolled into one. It’s the...

Achieving Success in 2025: The Power of Consistency

by Jim Newcomb | Jan 3, 2025 | Business Development, Health & Wellness, Personal Development

As we step into 2025, the possibilities are endless, but achieving success requires more than just wishful thinking—it demands consistent action, a clear vision, and unwavering commitment. Inspired by Weldon Long’s The Power of Consistency, I’ve created a 2025 Vision...