What Nobody Tells You About Midlife Fulfilment
What if midlife was the beginning of your greatest opportunities?
Join us on Mindset Mavericks as Dr. Deborah Heiser, applied developmental psychologist, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Mentor Project, dives deep into how mentorship and emotional growth redefine midlife and beyond. Discover why aging is not just a physical journey, but an emotional one full of fulfilment, legacy, and joy.
In this episode, Dr. Heiser shares her incredible journey, how she founded The Mentor Project, and actionable insights for both mentors and mentees to build powerful connections. Whether you’re looking to find your purpose, seek mentorship, or give back to the world, this episode is packed with life-changing advice.
📌 Chapters:
00:00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:01:22 What is an Applied Developmental Psychologist?
00:03:39 Founding The Mentor Project
00:07:56 How Mentorship Works: Traits of Great Mentors
00:13:45 Mentorship vs Coaching
00:22:47 Practical Advice for Finding a Mentor or Mentee
00:33:04 Midlife: A Time for Growth & Reinvention
00:41:27 Lessons in Leadership & Philanthropy
00:49:41 Take Action: Start Your Mentorship Journey
🌟 What You’ll Learn:
- Why emotional growth accelerates as we age.
- How to find or become the perfect mentor.
- The difference between coaching and mentorship.
- The secret to building legacy and fulfilment.
- Tips for cultivating a mentorship culture at work or in life.
🎧 Listen now and transform your perspective on midlife, mentorship, and the power of giving back.
Connect with Dr. Deborah Heiser:
Website: The Mentor Project | DeborahHeiser.com
Deborah Heiser
CEO The Mentor Project
Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, consultant, author, and Founder of The Mentor Project, and an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.
Deborah has additionally authored peer-reviewed articles, is co-editor of Spiritual Assessment and Intervention with Older Adults, and a frequent expert guest for syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and print and online media outlets.
She has been quoted in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times and contributes to Thrive Global. Her research covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international award for her research on depression identification, as well as serving for 9 years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and was President in 2008. Later In 2016, she served as President of Queens Psychological Association in New York.