Making a Difference in Your Executive Encore: How to Invest Your Time and Resources for Impact and Change

Finding Purpose in Your Executive Encore Phase
The transition into the Executive Encore phase is a unique and exciting opportunity for women to remaster their lives and work, perhaps reshape their careers, and continue to make a lasting difference. It’s the perfect time to channel years of experience and leadership into something that aligns with your passions while contributing to meaningful change. Marcia Dawood, a champion for diversity in investment and advocate for gender equity, offers a wealth of insights on how angel investing and mentorship can empower women and foster innovation.

Invest With Intention - Money, Time, Energy, and Other Resources
Marcia highlights the power of intentional investment—when women invest strategically, they can amplify change on a grand scale. This isn’t about merely writing a cheque; it’s about using your capital - money, time, energy, and other resources - to support women-led businesses and entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries and solving critical challenges.

By becoming an angel investor, you can leverage your skills in leadership, strategy, and decision-making to guide and fuel the growth of promising ventures. Imagine the transformative impact of a single investment—one decision with the potential to spark innovation, inspire leadership, and drive change on a global scale. Imagine the transformative impact of femtech in delivering high-quality healthcare tailored to women.

Mentorship Matters
Beyond financial investment, your wisdom and guidance can have an equally profound impact. Mentorship is an invaluable gift that women in their Executive Encore phase can offer to the next generation of entrepreneurs. By sharing hard-earned lessons, providing strategic insights, and acting as a trusted sounding board, mentors can inspire confidence in women founders while helping to bridge the significant funding gap they often face. Recognizing and validating their voices, innovations, and commitment to creating positive change not only uplifts individuals but also strengthens the broader ecosystem of diversity and innovation.

As Marcia reminds us, mentorship isn’t just about supporting others—it’s about enriching the entire community. Her advice for newcomers to the angel investing world, paired with her empowering philosophy of “doing good while doing well,” highlights the transformative potential of combining purpose with action. 

Passion Meets Purpose and Self-Actualization
Passion projects, like angel investing or supporting women-led startups, offer a unique way to blend your interests with your expertise. They provide a platform for continuous learning and professional growth while also allowing you to make a meaningful impact in areas you care about most. Whether your passion lies in education, healthcare, clean energy, or technology, investing in these sectors can deepen your connection to your work and purpose. When you align your actions with your core values, you not only uncover new ways to pursue your sense of purpose but also reignite your energy and optimism for the future that you want for the world.

Start Small, Dream Big
Making a shift can feel daunting, but you don’t need to tackle everything at once, and you don't need to invest big. Begin by exploring networks like angel groups or organizations dedicated to empowering women in business. Attend pitch events that highlight women entrepreneurs, meet inspiring founders, and have conversations with peers in the field. Finding your community is key—they will inspire, support, and guide you along the way. This is a wonderful way of expanding your network with intention. Discover the resources linked below.

The Legacy of Change
Marcia’s message is a profound reminder that women transitioning into their Executive Encore phase hold the unique ability to create a ripple effect of positive change. Your investments, mentorship, and support can redefine industries, spark innovation, and build a future that celebrates the global impact of women entrepreneurs and women-owned - led businesses. The "Executive Encore" phase marks not an ending but a powerful new beginning—an opportunity to create a meaningful legacy by driving impact and fostering women's empowerment and economic advancement.

There has never been a better time to take what inspires you to transform your energy into action. Whether it’s through angel investing, mentorship, or leading a passion project, you have a lifetime of skills and leadership to offer.

To share Marcia's words of wisdom, “When women invest with intention, they have the power to amplify change, drive innovation, and create a lasting impact on the world.”

Your next chapter could be one that not only fulfills your dreams but also empowers countless others to achieve theirs.

Are you ready to begin your Executive Encore based on the empowering philosophy of “doing good while doing well”? 🌟

Postscript:
If you’re drawn to the Investigative, Social, and Enterprising categories of the RIASEC model, angel investing could be a rewarding avenue to pursue. It offers a unique opportunity to channel your passions, expand your social network, and achieve greater self-fulfillment.

References: 

Marcia Dawood Interview on YouTube Executive Encore interview with resources 

FemTech Canada - Sign the petition

The Role of a Qualified Executive Encore Coach
Transitioning into your Executive Encore and remastering your life and work can be complex. This is not a Do-It-Yourself project. It's not even a "project"; it's your life! That’s where a qualified Executive Encore coach is a worthwhile investment for working through this transition with ease and grace. Unlike traditional career coaches, an Executive Encore coach focuses on helping you redefine purpose, explore opportunities, and build a roadmap for a fulfilling chapter in this phase, a phase that could be longer than your career.

A qualified Executive Encore coach can guide you through self-discovery exercises to uncover the components of a meaningful Executive Encore, support you in setting relevant and achievable goals, and help you design a framework for self-accountability as you transition into this new phase of life and aspire for self-actualization.

Call to Action: Whether you’re unsure where to start or simply need a sounding board, trained and qualified coaches are invaluable allies in the process of crafting your encore. I would be honoured to assist you on this journey and/or refer you to the right coach for you. Schedule a 20-minute Complimentary Consultation Today

By remastering the way you live and work, you can turn the coming decades into some of the most fulfilling and impactful years of your life.

The "Executive Encore" concept empowers women to elevate their quality of life by focusing on core areas necessary for thriving in retirement. These dimensions come together to enhance your life holistically and elevate your quality of life. Imagine the supercharge of cultivating emotional intelligence while embracing new opportunities for growth, prioritizing your health, and strengthening meaningful relationships. Envision yourself embarking on exciting adventures and creating a legacy that fills you with pride. 

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Discover Your Executive Encore
Retirement is not about stepping back—it’s about stepping up to a vibrant new chapter. Whether you’re dreaming of mentoring, launching a passion project, or simply spending more time on what brings you joy, your Executive Encore is waiting to be experienced.

Are you ready to redefine retirement and chart your unique path forward? Discover your Executive Encore and enjoy a life of purpose, fulfillment, and self-actualization.

Schedule a 20-minute Complimentary Consultation Today

The future is yours to craft. Make it extraordinary.