40Plus of Greater Washington

12/08/2025

40Plus of Greater Washington wishes you a happy holiday season!

The Monday Night Speaker Series is on holiday break through the rest of 2025.

We look forward to seeing you all on Monday, January 5th, 2026, for our inaugural Monday Night Speaker Series Presentation of the year!
https://www.40plusdc.org/Monday-Speakers

Worried about missing us over the holidays? Sign up to be a volunteer to get practical work experience in a variety of functional areas!
https://www.40plusdc.org/Volunteer-with-40Plus

See you all in the New Year!

12/01/2025

🤖 AI Meets Human Insight: A Crash Course for the Curious
Is AI everywhere but still feels like a mystery? Tonight's the night to change that.

Join Marc Stoecker CPCC, ACC, CPQC for "AI Meets Human Insight: A Crash Course for the Curious" (7–8:30 PM ET, Zoom)—a refreshingly human take on artificial intelligence.

No jargon. No fear. Just real-world insights on how AI can amplify your creativity, problem-solving, and values—without replacing what makes you, you.

Through storytelling, live demos, and reflection, you'll walk away with genuine clarity and confidence to experiment with AI on your own terms.

Perfect for lifelong learners and late bloomers ready to embrace change with intention.

Happening TONIGHT. Spots still available.
👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/esNbnDY4

11/17/2025

Your Secret Weapon: Building a Resilient Mindset for a Successful Job Search
📅 TONIGHT - Mon, Nov 17 | 🕖 7-8:30 PM | 💻 Virtual | 🎟️ FREE

Job searching can feel like a rollercoaster of hope, hard work, and often, rejection. It's demanding, uncertain, and can easily shake your confidence and well-being. But here's the truth: resilience isn't something you're born with—it's a skill you can learn and develop.

Join Tamara Wolfe, Award-Winning International Life Mastery Coach, Mindset Expert, and CEO of Full Spectrum Living, for an interactive workshop where you'll discover:
✨ Build mental toughness to navigate setbacks with confidence
💪 Reframe rejections and maintain momentum
🧠 Manage stress and stay motivated throughout your search
🎯 Develop practical tools to reach your highest potential
📝 Create clarity on your next career step

With 30+ years of experience in personal development and business leadership, Tamara brings a proven system of transformation to help you move to your next level of success.

Through interactive discussion and powerful coaching insights, you'll leave equipped with actionable strategies and the mindset shifts needed to land the right opportunity.
Perfect for professionals 40+ in career transition seeking resilience and clarity.

Register now!
👉 https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6423859

11/03/2025

See you tonight!

⭐️ Monday Night Speaker Series ⭐️
Reframing Gaps, Building Confidence & Personal Branding

📅 Mon, Nov 3 | 🕖 7-8:30 PM | 💻 Virtual | 🎟️ FREE

Career transitions after 40 can feel uncertain—resume gaps, age questions, wondering what's next. But your experience and voice are powerful tools for shaping your path forward.

Join Kristina O'Brien, Career & Leadership Coach with 30+ years of executive experience, for an interactive workshop where you'll learn to:
✨ Reframe employment gaps with confidence
💪 Address ageism and self-doubt head-on
🎯 Articulate your personal brand that reflects your strengths
📝 Develop language that communicates your unique value

Through guided reflection and group discussion, you'll gain practical strategies and leave with the beginnings of a brand statement that reflects who you are today and where you want to go next.

Perfect for growth-minded professionals 40+ navigating career transitions and seeking clarity and confidence.

Register now!
👉 https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6415010

10/31/2025

⭐️ Monday Night Speaker Series ⭐️
Reframing Gaps, Building Confidence & Personal Branding

📅 Mon, Nov 3 | 🕖 7-8:30 PM | 💻 Virtual | 🎟️ FREE

Career transitions after 40 can feel uncertain—resume gaps, age questions, wondering what's next. But your experience and voice are powerful tools for shaping your path forward.

Join Kristina O'Brien, Career & Leadership Coach with 30+ years of executive experience, for an interactive workshop where you'll learn to:
✨ Reframe employment gaps with confidence
💪 Address ageism and self-doubt head-on
🎯 Articulate your personal brand that reflects your strengths
📝 Develop language that communicates your unique value

Through guided reflection and group discussion, you'll gain practical strategies and leave with the beginnings of a brand statement that reflects who you are today and where you want to go next.

Perfect for growth-minded professionals 40+ navigating career transitions and seeking clarity and confidence.

Register now!
👉 https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6415010

10/27/2025

🧠 TONIGHT! Free Virtual Workshop

Innovate Your Next Chapter: Tap Your Three Brains for Clarity and Confidence with Marc Stoecker
📅 Mon, Oct 27 | 🕖 7-8:30 PM | 💻 Zoom | 🎟️ FREE

Navigating life's transitions takes more than logic alone. Join certified coach Marc Stoecker for an interactive workshop where you'll learn to tap into your three centers of intelligence:

🧠 Head – Cut through overthinking and gain clarity
❤️ Heart – Align decisions with your core values
💪 Gut – Build courage for bold, confident action

Perfect for anyone exploring career transitions, reinventing their path, or seeking more confidence in daily decisions.
You'll leave with actionable practices you can use immediately to move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Register Today!
👉 https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6383918

10/06/2025

💼 Rebuilding After Corporate: How to Own a Business Without Starting From Scratch
📅 TODAY - Monday, October 6, 2025 🕖 7:00 - 8:30 PM 💻 Virtual Event - FREE

Facing a layoff or wondering what's next after corporate? These moments can shake your confidence, but they can also become your turning point—the moment you stop building someone else's dream and start building your own.

Join franchise expert Faizun Kamal - The Franchise Pros, CEO and bestselling author, for a powerful masterclass on how franchising offers a proven path to business ownership without the overwhelming risks of starting from scratch.

You'll discover:
→ Why franchising is one of the most resilient business models in the world
→ How to know if you're a good fit for franchise ownership
→ Smart ways to reduce financial risk while maximizing your upside
→ The step-by-step process to find your perfect franchise match
→ A real-world case study of a successful transition from 9-5 to business owner

This isn't theory—it's practical tools and a clear roadmap to explore whether business ownership could be your next chapter.

Faizun is a nationally recognized franchise expert, featured in Forbes and the Washington Business Journal, and recognized as one of Global Franchise Magazine's Top 100 Influential Women in Franchising.

Register: https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6374090

09/14/2025

💼 Rebuilding After Corporate: How to Own a Business Without Starting From Scratch

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 🕖 7:00 - 8:30 PM 💻 Virtual Event - FREE
Register: https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6315391

Facing a layoff or wondering what's next after corporate? These moments can shake your confidence, but they can also become your turning point—the moment you stop building someone else's dream and start building your own.

Join franchise expert Faizun Kamal - The Franchise Pros, CEO of The Franchise Pros and bestselling author, for a powerful masterclass on how franchising offers a proven path to business ownership without the overwhelming risks of starting from scratch.

You'll discover:
→ Why franchising is one of the most resilient business models in the world
→ How to know if you're a good fit for franchise ownership
→ Smart ways to reduce financial risk while maximizing your upside
→ The step-by-step process to find your perfect franchise match
→ A real-world case study of a successful transition from 9-5 to business owner
→ This isn't theory—it's practical tools and a clear roadmap to explore whether business ownership could be your next chapter.

Faizun is a nationally recognized franchise expert, featured in Forbes and Washington Business Journal, and recognized as one of Global Franchise Magazine's Top 100 Influential Women in Franchising.

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 🕖 7:00 - 8:30 PM 💻 Virtual Event - FREE
Register: https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6315391

09/08/2025

Tonight is the night! See you soon!

🌟 We're BACK! After our summer break, we're thrilled to kick off the new Monday Night Speaker Series season with an incredible workshop!

Your Inner Compass: Using Self-Hypnosis to Navigate Life's Turning Points
📅 Monday 9/8/25 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Zoom

Just like Olympic champion Michael Phelps used mental rehearsal to win gold even when his goggles filled with water, you can harness the power of self-hypnosis to navigate life's big transitions with clarity and confidence.

Join Clinical Hypnotherapist Sarah Miller, CMS-CHt - former AARP innovation leader turned grief coach and transition specialist, and the owner of Tree Star Hypnosis - for an interactive workshop where you'll learn the science behind self-hypnosis, craft your personal affirmation, and experience a live group session.

Walk away with tools to support your next chapter, whether you're job searching, considering retirement, or asking "what's next?"

Register FREE: https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6315347

09/07/2025

🌟 We're BACK! After our summer break, we're thrilled to kick off the new Monday Night Speaker Series season with an incredible workshop!

Your Inner Compass: Using Self-Hypnosis to Navigate Life's Turning Points
📅 Monday 9/8/25 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Zoom

Just like Olympic champion Michael Phelps used mental rehearsal to win gold even when his goggles filled with water, you can harness the power of self-hypnosis to navigate life's big transitions with clarity and confidence.

Join Clinical Hypnotherapist Sarah Miller, CMS-CHt - former AARP innovation leader turned grief coach and transition specialist, and the owner of Tree Star Hypnosis - for an interactive workshop where you'll learn the science behind self-hypnosis, craft your personal affirmation, and experience a live group session.

Walk away with tools to support your next chapter, whether you're job searching, considering retirement, or asking "what's next?"

Register FREE: https://www.40plusdc.org/event-6315347

06/30/2025

📣 TONIGHT: "Using Employment Laws to Pivot After Middle Age Life Changes"

Navigating career challenges after 40? Whether you're dealing with health issues, caregiving responsibilities, or simply ready for change, attorney Benita T. has the insights you need.

Join us TONIGHT (Monday, 6/30) from 7-8:30 PM ET on Zoom!
➡️ RSVP: http://bit.ly/4lheGbt

Don't miss this final session before our summer break! We'll be taking July-August off and returning September 8th, so this is your last chance until fall.

What you'll discover:
⭐ Essential employment laws that protect you
⭐ Benita's personal story of career pivoting with chronic illness
⭐ A practical framework for moving forward with confidence

Benita successfully transitioned from personal injury law to E-discovery and government work while managing multiple chronic health conditions. Her real-world experience will help you understand your options and create the career flexibility you deserve.

You don't have to navigate these challenges alone!

➡️ RSVP: http://bit.ly/4lheGbt