Reinvent Your Career in 2026 (2 Inspiring Stories You Need to Hear) [W&S 149]

Written by The Financial Coconut | Dec 8, 2025 10:27:45 AM

 

Are you in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s, and wondering how to stay relevant in your career? Feeling stuck or facing new challenges that make you question your next move? You're not alone

Tackle mid-career reinvention with two incredible guests who share their personal stories of navigating change, facing redundancy, and continuously evolving in their fields. What you'll learn:

  • How to pivot and reinvent yourself when you're already established in your career.
  • The value of upskilling, networking, and staying visible, even when you’re balancing career and family.
  • Real strategies for staying visible and valuable.

"Your prime is always evolving"

Meet:

  • Shirley Ong, a Senior banker and wealth management expert, who embraced a master's program to stay ahead in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
  • Miki Kong, A pharmacist turned career reinvention expert, who thrived after navigating redundancy and industry restructuring.

If you think you're too far along in your career to make a change—this one’s for you. Don’t miss these actionable insights for your next career move. Tune in now!

 

What We Discuss:

  • 06:02 What gap did you hope to address with your master's degree?
  • 11:57 What made you take action to reinvent yourself when others didn’t?
  • 14:24 What’s a career move that didn’t work out for you, and what did you learn?
  • 18:21 What challenges did you face when reinventing yourself at this stage of life?
  • 23:04 What steps did you take to make your reinvention visible?
  • 31:05 How do you demonstrate your value as you get older?

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