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Purposeful Third Act Notes is a monthly newsletter grounded in my purpose: to unlock human potential and build inclusive prosperity. I share ideas and experiences to inspire people to think and act differently about work, leadership and life, making it more human—not less.

Drawing on conversations with leaders, what I’m seeing change in the world around us, and my own career and life lessons, I offer practical insights and personal reflections. Together, we explore leadership and work in a world shaped by AI, the elevated impact of HR, and how to design Third Acts rich in impact, learning, and joy.

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Read past editions of Purposeful Third Act Notes

March 2026 Edition: My new definition of Freedom 55

  • Three ongoing shifts continuing to shape my Purposeful Third Act: letting go, leaning in, and doubling down

  • Podcast: How Authenticity and Vulnerability Shaped My Purposeful Third Act

  • What’s neXT50 Founder Mehbs Remtulla: Learning, Connecting, Contributing—Not “Retiring”

  • How AI is Creating “Cultural Debt”—and How Organizations are Reversing it

  • Beth Tyndall, CPO, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan: How HR Executives Add Distinctive Value to Boards

  • The Demotion That Strengthened My Career

February 2026 Edition: Elevating Human Capabilities in an AI world

  • Elevating Human Capabilities in an AI World

  • Finding Midlife Purpose with Chip Conley

  • Learning from Denise Amyot: Living a P3A filled with international travel and engagement

  • Using AI to Deepen Human Inquiry and Connection with Hal Gregersen

  • Sun Life CPCO Helena Pagano: Advancing Women’s Health, including Menopause Inclusivity at Work

  • The Promotion I Didn’t Take

  • Venture for Canada’s Human-First Mission: Igniting Entrepreneurial Skills & Mindsets in Young Canadians

  • Out & About: My January Pics

January 2026 Edition: A Look Back and Look Ahead

  • An introduction to Purposeful Third Act Notes: My new newsletter

  • Why We Need More Purposeful Third Actors: My “All hands on deck” presentation at the Global Peter Drucker Forum

  • The Untapped Advantage of Crystallized Wisdom: A Women of Influence+ Webcast about Women, Aging & Authority.

  • Simon Chan: Designing higher education for lifelong learning in the longevity era

  • Bringing “Responsible Leadership” Into the Business School Experience

  • What Each of Us Can Do to Help Steer AI for Good: My takeaways from a Diary of a CEO podcast featuring Yoshua Bengio

  • CPO Mary Alice Vuicic Elevating Impact: The human edge in AI at Thomson Reuters

  • Life Lessons: What kind of ancestor am I becoming?

  • Out and About: 2025 highlights