Phased Retirement on NPR

Economic worries and the rising cost of health care have many baby boomers concerned that they'll outlive their retirement savings. Some are opting to phase slowly out of the workforce instead of leaving permanently. Phased retirement poses challenges for workers and companies, but it could be crucial to retaining a talented workforce.
Listen now: Workers, Employers Adjust to Phased Retirement

Also in Breaking News, Cali Williams Yost blogs on the subject of meditation becoming a core competency, and discusses Judy's Practical Chaos meditations. Read it here.

This month I head back in time to a Work/Life Minute which featured film and TV actor Linus Roache. He exemplifies someone who's become accustom to working and living on the edge of our Work/Life Nation. Linus Roache played the fated Dr. Thomas Wayne in Batman Begins. Now he stars in the NBC nighttime drama Law & Order as the lead prosecutor.

Being an actor is a thrill for Linus Roache who says he loves his work. But while he puts everything he has into his craft, he doesn't take his character or work home with him. Find out what Linus does to stay centered in this month’s Work/Life Minute.

"Survival of the fittest is not the criterion for evolution, but survival of the wisest." Deepak Chopra

Those words from spiritual teacher and business maverick Deepak Chopra laid the foundation for a fascinating discussion on a conscious approach to business. My interview with Chopra also marks the launch of a new program, the Work/Life Nation Podcast . The radio series will also run on the Public Radio Exchange which is a feeder network for NPR. Every week I'll be reporting on how human values are being embraced in the workplace and in business in a 24/7 world.

I caught up with the best selling author after he met with social, spiritual and business leaders at the Chopra Center in New York City. The event was co-convened with the Source of Synergy Foundation.

In this Work/Life Nation Podcast, you'll hear Chopra's views on how business leaders are tapping into their own higher consciousness - while doing business. Listen here.

Judy's 7 Laws of Work/Life Evolution

When we walk into the workplace we often come in with a vast array of emotions. The start to your day might have been influenced by family, personal issues, stressful concerns about work or perhaps the economy. But if we enter the workplace in a somewhat "empty" state -- just staying aware and not crossing the threshold of the front door or your cubicle with emotional baggage - you can alter your day in a flash. Embracing that state, of being open to respond to the stimulus instead of reacting from a place of negativity, allows your higher nature to emerge. As that occurs, you evolve and in fact impact those around you. Here are some tips to get you going in the right direction:

Media Manifestation Blueprint

• When the media calls -- are you ready?
• What are your talking points?
• What is your pitch to potential clients?
• Do you have an audio interview on your website?

In our 24/7 high-tech world, your message must be succinct to be heard, your words as an expert - laser sharp - to catch the attention of your clients and the media.

Judy offers one-on-one, media training intensives, based on her experience in TV, Radio, Print, and the Web which spans two decades.