What if the most powerful work of your career is still ahead of you?

In this episode of the Leading You Podcast, I sit down with career transition coach and author Robyn Greaves to explore what she calls the “third chapter”, a stage that is less about winding down and far more about stepping into something more intentional, more energising and more aligned with who you are now.

For many of us, the traditional idea of retirement simply no longer fits. We’re living longer, staying healthier for longer, and the desire to contribute doesn’t just switch off at a certain age. Yet the dominant narrative still pushes us towards stepping back, slowing down and becoming less relevant. This conversation pushes back on that, hard.

Robyn and I get into the real challenges that come with this transition, the identity shift that catches people off guard, the practical challenge of positioning your value in a market that often prizes titles over experience, and the mindset shift required to see this stage as opportunity rather than ending.

One of the most powerful ideas we explore is what Robyn calls “ageing superpowers”, the perspective, pattern recognition and hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of lived experience. These are not soft skills to downplay. They are capabilities to own and leverage.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why the third chapter is not an ending, it’s a redesign
How to navigate the identity shift that comes when you step out of a long-held role
Why positioning your value matters more than your title ever did
What “ageing superpowers” actually are and how to use them
How to start without a perfect plan, and why that’s the right move
What it looks like to design a chapter that is energising, purposeful and on your terms

If you’ve ever wondered what comes next, or found yourself uncertain about how to navigate this stage, this episode will give you a new lens, one grounded in possibility, not limitation.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Take One Small Step
00:42 Meet Robyn Greaves
01:18 What Is The Third Chapter
03:27 Why It Matters Now
06:44 Designing A Great Chapter
09:04 Hidden Transition Challenges
10:30 Relevance And Identity Shift
11:42 Aging Superpowers
15:40 Practical Steps To Start
17:09 Agency And Final Takeaway
19:17 Wrap Up And Review

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram: @juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

 

Connect with Robyn:
Website: https://robyngreaves.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/

What if the most powerful work of your career is still ahead of you?
In this episode of the Leading You Podcast, I sit down with career transition coach and author Robyn Greaves to explore what she calls the &ldquo;third chapter&rdquo;, a stage that is less about winding down and far more about stepping into something more intentional, more energising and more aligned with who you are now.
For many of us, the traditional idea of retirement simply no longer fits. We&rsquo;re living longer, staying healthier for longer, and the desire to contribute doesn&rsquo;t just switch off at a certain age. Yet the dominant narrative still pushes us towards stepping back, slowing down and becoming less relevant. This conversation pushes back on that, hard.
Robyn and I get into the real challenges that come with this transition, the identity shift that catches people off guard, the practical challenge of positioning your value in a market that often prizes titles over experience, and the mindset shift required to see this stage as opportunity rather than ending.
One of the most powerful ideas we explore is what Robyn calls &ldquo;ageing superpowers&rdquo;, the perspective, pattern recognition and hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of lived experience. These are not soft skills to downplay. They are capabilities to own and leverage.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>Why the third chapter is not an ending, it&rsquo;s a redesign</li>
<li>How to navigate the identity shift that comes when you step out of a long-held role</li>
<li>Why positioning your value matters more than your title ever did</li>
<li>What &ldquo;ageing superpowers&rdquo; actually are and how to use them</li>
<li>How to start without a perfect plan, and why that&rsquo;s the right move</li>
<li>What it looks like to design a chapter that is energising, purposeful and on your terms</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered what comes next, or found yourself uncertain about how to navigate this stage, this episode will give you a new lens, one grounded in possibility, not limitation.
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Take One Small Step 00:42 Meet Robyn Greaves 01:18 What Is The Third Chapter 03:27 Why It Matters Now 06:44 Designing A Great Chapter 09:04 Hidden Transition Challenges 10:30 Relevance And Identity Shift 11:42 Aging Superpowers 15:40 Practical Steps To Start 17:09 Agency And Final Takeaway 19:17 Wrap Up And Review
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Links: Learn more about my group coaching program&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/">&nbsp;@juliehydeleads</a> Website: <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>
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Connect with Robyn: Website: <a href="https://robyngreaves.com/">https://robyngreaves.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/</a>

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Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

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Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.