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John Wellens

Britain Adopts A New Training System

Healthy leaders lead better. They make better decisions that lead to improved outcomes and wide-ranging benefits.

Leading Well: Enhancing Leadership Through Wellness

Lifelong learning is an ongoing journey that evolves with us, shaping our growth, adaptability, and potential at every stage of life. Whether you’re just beginning your career, navigating mid-life challenges, or enjoying the rewards of retirement, each decade offers unique opportunities to expand your horizons. Understanding how to approach learning in every phase can make this journey more structured, fulfilling, and rewarding.Below is a decade-by-decade guide filled with actionable tips to help you chart your lifelong learning path:In Your 20s: Laying the FoundationYour 20s are a time of discovery, where the choices you make can set the trajectory for your future. It’s a decade filled with opportunities to explore different paths and establish a strong base for personal and professional growth. Focus on:Explore Various Interests: Try out different fields to discover what excites you. Attend workshops, join industry groups, and take online courses in diverse subjects.Develop Core Skills: Sharpen essential skills like communication and project management through platforms like Coursera or Udemy.Expand Your Network: Networking is crucial. Attend events, join professional organizations, and seek out mentors for guidance.In Your 30s: Advancing and SpecializingDeeper career commitments and the pursuit of specialization often define the 30s. This is the time to solidify your expertise, climb the career ladder, and refine your focus on what truly matters to you. Maximize this decade by:Pursuing Certifications: Enhance your qualifications with advanced certifications in your field.Developing Leadership: Build leadership and management skills with targeted courses in team management and strategic planning.Balancing Work and Learning: Integrate learning into your routine. Set aside weekly time for professional development and apply new skills at work.In Your 40s: Expanding Horizons By your 40s, you’re likely well-established in your career, but that doesn’t mean growth should slow down. This decade is an ideal time to broaden your knowledge, explore new passions, and continue evolving both personally and professionally:Learn New Technologies: Stay ahead by enrolling in tech workshops or online classes that keep you competitive.Start a Personal Project: Launch a side business or personal project that aligns with your passions and enhances your skills.Mentor Others: Share your expertise by mentoring. It reinforces your learning and positively impacts the next generation.In Your 50s: Reinventing and ReflectingYour 50s offer a unique blend of reflection and reinvention. It’s a period where you can take stock of your achievements and consider new directions, whether in your career or personal life. Embrace this time by:Exploring New Interests: Dive into fields or hobbies you’ve always been curious about. Take courses that spark new passions.Prioritizing Health: Incorporate wellness education into your life through seminars on nutrition, fitness, and mental health.Planning for Retirement Learning: Prepare for continued learning in retirement by exploring volunteer opportunities, part-time work, or educational programs.In Your 60s and Beyond: Lifelong EngagementAs you enter your 60s and beyond, the focus shifts toward sustaining engagement and continuing personal enrichment. This is a time to fully embrace the pursuits that bring you joy and keep your mind active. Stay engaged by:Pursue Passions: Dedicate time to hobbies, art, writing, or volunteering—whatever brings you joy.Keep Mentally Active: Challenge your mind with puzzles, reading, or learning new languages to maintain mental sharpness.Stay Connected: Join clubs or communities that share your interests. Social connections and shared learning experiences enrich life.Tips for All DecadesSet Learning Goals: Specific, achievable goals keep you motivated across all stages.Leverage Technology: Access learning anytime, anywhere with online resources and apps.Stay Curious: Maintain a mindset of curiosity and openness to new experiences, keeping your lifelong learning journey vibrant and ongoing.Mapping your lifelong learning journey means recognizing each decade’s unique opportunities and challenges. You can make the most of every stage of life with clear goals, a willingness to embrace new technologies, and an engaged approach. Remember, learning is a continuous, evolving process—approach it with enthusiasm and an open mind.

Mapping the Lifelong Learning Journey: Tips for Each Decade of Life

Gabriela Ammatuna is the global content & regional manager of ATD Global. Her goal is to expand innovative talent development best practices and brand awareness globally. In 2016 she joined ATD as the healthcare project manager, during which time she rapidly proliferated that industry community. She is trained in global talent development by the World Health Organization, the Pan-American Health Organization, and the World Bank, and she’s experienced in developing and implementing wellness, education, team member development, talent management, organizational development, and sustainable programs. Gabriela has worked in global corporations, administration, academic, government, nonprofit, and small business settings, contributing to corporate social responsibility programs and supporting philanthropy projects in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. She is a doctoral candidate.

Gabriela Ammatuna

Amy P. Kelly, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is a Human Resources & Talent Management Executive. She builds award-winning employment brands, corporate universities, leadership development programs, and organizational well-being strategies. She is a Certified High-Performance Consultant, Master Trainer, and Executive Coach who works with executives to develop exceptional talent and cultures that drive maximum individual and organizational ROI.Amy is a graduate of the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being Program at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being and brings all her work in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business Development, and Coaching to develop industry-leading executives and their teams in alignment for organizational vision, mission, and goals. Amy also designs and leads Leadership Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, and Women's Leadership Programs for companies and universities.Amy is a Global Facilitator for ATD in the areas of high-performance consulting, training, change management, and human performance improvement. She holds multiple certificates from ATD programs including:ATD Master Performance ConsultantATD Change ManagementATD Creating Leadership Development ProgramsHuman Performance ImprovementAmy is the Lead Consultant, speaker, and trainer for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author of "The Energy Bus Field Guide" a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy.You can find Amy believing in people and partnering to build great leaders and organizations in all aspects of life - whether it is at home with her husband and four children, in her community, or in businesses all over the world. It is her passion to believe in people and work alongside them to drive performance at the highest levels possible.

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