What happens when your job title becomes your entire identity? Richard Taliaferro shares his journey from Wall Street Journal editor to career coach with Michi Lantz, revealing how mid-career professionals can navigate layoffs, overcome visibility fears, and build businesses with heart.

Richard Taliaferro is a career transition coach and former journalist who helps mid-career professionals navigate reinvention without starting over. After a 26-year at The Wall Street Journal, Richard moved into coaching, where he now supports clients in clarifying their direction, reclaiming their narrative, and building sustainable, purpose-driven careers.

His approach blends storytelling, mindset work, and practical action-helping people move from burnout and uncertainty into clarity and momentum. He is the creator of the SPARK Method™, a framework designed to help professionals reconnect with what energizes them and take aligned steps toward their next chapter.

Connect with Richard Taliaferro
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtaliaferro/
Website: https://richardtaliaferro.com

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Credits:
Host: Michi Lantz
Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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