In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim invites Mark Ross to talk about discovering your next thing in transition seasons. Mark is a skilled professional certified coach who has his own personal story of finding purpose and fulfillment in the second half of life. What he brings in experience and skill as a coach allows professionals to walk with Ross in gaining greater clarity in life and work and, ultimately, design a pathway to prosper.If you or someone you know is looking for inspiration and guidance for navigating a successful transition in the second half of life, this episode is a must listen! Meet Mark Ross...Artist, Encore Coach RLA, MBA, CPLC, ACC Retired Executive. REWIRED Encorepreneur—Pursuing the Life and Work that matters most in the second half! Mark is the owner of Next Thing Group, an Artist, Landscape Architect, a certified Professional Life and Leadership Coach, is credentialed with the International Coach Federation and holds several other related certifications. Mark also serves as a Team Host with Rock Retirement Club. When not coaching, Ross brings together his love of art and architecture by creating visual music to inspire the world through expressionistic landscape paintings. He resides in Missouri City, TX, is married to Jeannie and is the proud father of two grown daughters. A native Houstonian, Ross is active in his local church. He is an avid walker, follows professional surfing, and loves pretty much anything process-oriented. mark@nextthinggroup.com mark@rockretirementclub.com www.nextthinggroup.com www.linkedin.com/in/markross2 https://en-gb.facebook.com/yournextthing/ Instagram: @next_thing_art Books:The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of LifeDon't Retire, REWIRE!:  5 Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, and Paperback Launch Your Encore: Finding Adventure and Purpose Later in Life, by Hans Finzel & Rick HicksHow to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations, by Marc FreedmanEncore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life, by Marc FreedmanThe Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions , by Emily P. FreemanWebsites:Encompass Life CoachingThe Realife Process®Second Act Stories – with Andy LevineMy Lifestyle Career | Profit From Your Passions During RetirementHomepage - encore.orgTop five regrets of the dying | Death and dying | The GuardianSupport the showThanks for listening in! You can always learn more about Tim and Encompass Life Coaching at www.encompasslifecoaching.comLet' have a conversation! For coaching inquiries, schedule a call with Tim HERE