Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: Thriving in Life, Career, and Leadership.
The Midlife Fulfilled Podcast is your weekly guide to thriving—not just surviving—in midlife. Designed for individuals over 40, this podcast explores how to achieve fulfillment across five transformative life pillars: Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy to thrive in life, work, and leadership.
Are you navigating a midlife crisis, pursuing personal development, or seeking a better work-life balance? Perhaps you’re focused on health and wellness, advancing your career development, or honing your leadership skills. Whatever your journey, this podcast empowers you with actionable insights to thrive in all areas of life.
I’m your host, Bernie Borges, creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ Framework, and I’m passionate about helping you align your values and actions to lead a more fulfilling life. Each Monday, tune in for inspiring guest stories, expert interviews, and solo episodes designed to support your growth—whether it’s in leadership development, relationships, entrepreneurship, or navigating your personal and professional ambitions.
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Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: Thriving in Life, Career, and Leadership.
Ep 220 Unleashing Leadership Opportunities in Your Everyday Life
Episode 220 is an 'On My Mind' episode about leadership. Not the conventional meaning of leadership. In this episode I unpack how leadership isn’t about a position or a title—it’s about influence. It’s about how you show up, how you inspire others, and how you take responsibility for making a difference.
You can lead anywhere—at work, in your family, or in your community.
💡Leading At work – You don’t need to be a manager to be a leader. When you take initiative, support others, and bring a positive attitude, you’re leading.
💡 Leading At home – Families need leadership too. Whether you’re a parent, a sibling, or a relative, or a dear friend of a family, you can lead through encouragement, connection, and accountability.
💡 Leading In your community – Leadership isn’t about prestige; it’s about service. Volunteering, mentoring, or simply bringing people together—these are all acts of leadership.
As we move through the decades, our values evolve, and our self-awareness deepens. Life prepares us to lead in ways we couldn’t before. With experience and wisdom, we’re in a unique position to lead with authenticity and purpose.
My challenge to you: Where can you lead today? What opportunities to lead are right in front of you? Leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about stepping up, right where you are.
If you want to go deeper on this, read the blog post: Leadership Doesn't Require a Title https://midlifefulfilled.com/leadership-doesnt-require-a-title/
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