Ep 146 The Power of Lifelong Learning and Skills Development in Midlife

Episode 146 features Genefa Murphy Ph.D. Genefa discusses her journey to becoming a chief marketing officer, a role she held at two tech companies before joining Udemy as CMO. Genefa holds a Ph.D. in user acceptance of new technology. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation. 1. The Power of Learning and Skills Development: Genefa highlights the trend of both technical and personal skills development as well as validation of acquired skills through badging at Udemy, supported by over 200,000 courses and more than 70,000 expert trainers to guide individuals to achieve career aspirations. 2. The Importance of Lifelong Learning: Genefa emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning. Learning new skills, particularly in midlife not only opens new opportunities but also provides confidence and a sense of fulfillment. Udemy"s platform makes learning accessible to individuals and organizations. 3. Legacy Focused: After holding many leadership roles in B2B companies with many achievements, Genefa finds much fulfillment in impacting people"s lives through accessibility to learning. She discussed one story of two individuals who leveraged their Udemy-powered learning to set up a new school in Rwanda.  Udemy"s accessibility to continuous learning and the opportunity to acquire new skills at any stage in life demonstrates the impact of lifelong learning on personal and professional growth. Connect with Genefa Murphy Ph.D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genefamurphy/ Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/ Register to attend 2024 Career Planning for a More Fulfilling Life (register to get the recording if you listen to this after January 17, 2024) Click or tap here to download the 5-Step Career Reboot Checklist. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midlifefulfilled/ Connect with Bernie Borges LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieborges/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernieborges/ Email: bernie@midlifefulfilled.com I used AI to help produce these show notes powered by Castmagic Rate & Review Apple Podcasts Spotify  Music attribution: Twin Music Eyes Wide Shut Old Bossa Twin MusicomSupport the show Subscribe to the Midlife Fulfilled weekly newsletter and never miss an episode!