Dilemma * Stay in our job or make a career shift?

Work is an important part of who we are as human beings.

We both learned so much about ourselves, connecting with many colleagues, partners or clients becoming friends.

The first 15 years, you work hard, learn and grow fast. The next 15 years, you work harder and take on more responsibility.

But what about the last 15 years in your career?

How do you navigate those in a positive way?

How to navigate your professional third quarter in a positive way?

For many of us, it's about finding meaning, balance and sometimes even reinvention.

Here's a few ways to kickstart the conversation, with yourself, your friends, your partner or a mentor:

• What matters most to you now? Is it prestige, stability, impact, creativity, freedom, legacy, or flexibility?

• Do you want to work more or less? Work for a boss or start a business? Work remotely or not?

• How important is money? What do you need to continue your current life style? Or is it time for another lifestyle?

• What gives you energy? And what drains your batteries?

• Thought experiment: if you could do any job in the world from now on, what would it be?

To find out where you are today and get midlife hacks for professional growth, take our free Third Quarter Scan here.

To take a deep dive into your ideal profession, check out Elke's book tip *

Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life - Francesc Miralles & Hector Garcia