Kerry Hannon

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  • U.S. Senate Hearing Expert Testimony: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    I testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging at its June 24th hearing at the invitation of its Chairman, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), and Ranking Member, Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). The hearing title: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    The specific request: “We would like you to discuss the challenges that Americans who work in retirement or plan to work in retirement may face and the value that older workers can add to the…

    I testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging at its June 24th hearing at the invitation of its Chairman, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), and Ranking Member, Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). The hearing title: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    The specific request: “We would like you to discuss the challenges that Americans who work in retirement or plan to work in retirement may face and the value that older workers can add to the workplace.”

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  • Keynote Speaker

    - Present

    Kerry’s presentation topics include:

    How to Find a Great Job After 50
    How to Launch an Encore Career After 50
    How to Discover Your Passion
    The Joy of Reinvention: Discovering New Passion, Profits and Purpose in Your 40s and Beyond
    How to Fall in Love with Your Job (again)
    How to Find Work with Meaning and a Paycheck
    How to Start Your Own Business After 50
    The Future of Work and Retirement
    How the World of Work is Changing and How to Make it Work for You
    How to…

    Kerry’s presentation topics include:

    How to Find a Great Job After 50
    How to Launch an Encore Career After 50
    How to Discover Your Passion
    The Joy of Reinvention: Discovering New Passion, Profits and Purpose in Your 40s and Beyond
    How to Fall in Love with Your Job (again)
    How to Find Work with Meaning and a Paycheck
    How to Start Your Own Business After 50
    The Future of Work and Retirement
    How the World of Work is Changing and How to Make it Work for You
    How to Fight Back Against Ageism in The Workplace
    How to Build Career Flexibility
    The Aging Workforce and Why It’s A Win for Both Workers and Businesses
    How to Transition from the Military to Civilian Jobs
    How Multiple Generations in the Workforce Work Together
    How Investment Advisors Can Help Clients Plan for Their Bonus Years

    Women and Money
    Taking Control. Women and Financial Literacy
    Suddenly Single: Money Skills for Divorcees and Widows
    Women in the Workplace. How to negotiate for pay, promotions and more.

    Specialties: personal finance, retirement, career transition, women and financial security

    Home base: Washington, DC

    Clients have included:

    Alliance for Investor Education

    AARP

    Duke University

    Encore.org

    MBA Career Services for Working Professionals (MBA CSWP) Alliance

    Mary Furlong & Associates

    Omega Wealth Management

    The Financial Planning Association

    Investor Protection Trust

    Montana Commission Securities and Insurance

    The Texas Conference for Women

    The Pennsylvania Conference for Women

    New York State Association of Independent Schools

    FortyPlus of Greater Washington

    American Society on Aging

    Oklahoma Conference on Aging

    National Book Festival

    Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

    The Iowa Insurance Division

    The Transition Network

    The Stanford Longevity Center

    TIAA

    The University of Pennsylvania

    The University of California

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  • On-Camera Expert

    - Present

    I have extensive experience as an on-camera expert for Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Money, U.S. News & World Report, and as AARP's job expert. I'm interviewed regularly on topics ranging from jobs and older workers, senior entrepreneurship, retirement, changing careers, and personal finance. Discussion is spurred by my deep understanding of these vital life stages and is complimented by material from my 14 books including the award-winning What's Next?: Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job in Your…

    I have extensive experience as an on-camera expert for Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Money, U.S. News & World Report, and as AARP's job expert. I'm interviewed regularly on topics ranging from jobs and older workers, senior entrepreneurship, retirement, changing careers, and personal finance. Discussion is spurred by my deep understanding of these vital life stages and is complimented by material from my 14 books including the award-winning What's Next?: Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job in Your Forties, Fifties and Beyond, the national bestseller Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy ... And Pays the Bill, In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work, Great Pajama Jobs, Money Confidence , Suddenly Single: Money Skills for Divorcees and Widows, Getting Started with Estate Planning, and the 10 Minute Guide to Retirement for Women.

    Expert appearances:
    ABC
    CBS
    CNBC
    NBC
    NPR
    PBS
    Satellite Media Tours via AARP
    YouTube Videos
    Dozens of local TV and radio stations nationwideaho

Honors & Awards

  • Retirement Pioneer Award

    Retirement Coaches Association

    Kerry Hannon was recognized for her efforts to expand and enhance the lives of people in the retirement transition who are seeking encore careers, tools, and resources. "Kerry's commitment to share her knowledge and spot future trends made her an easy choice for the award. Her books, columns, and presentations serve as an industry model and strong foundation for those who want to make the most of their life after work."Kerry

  • Robert E. Walker Award

    Shady Side Academy

    Robert E. Walker Award is given annually to an Alumnus whose sustained commitment to the Academy is consistent with the vision of Mr. Robert E. Walker. Mr. Walker was a revered leader of the Academy’s Alumni Office during the 1960s and early 70s. He was so respected for his work cultivating relationships between SSA and our Alumni that in 1969 the Alumni Council created an Alumnus of the Year Award in his name. Evaluation criteria…
    -volunteer commitments to the Academy (i.e. reunion…

    Robert E. Walker Award is given annually to an Alumnus whose sustained commitment to the Academy is consistent with the vision of Mr. Robert E. Walker. Mr. Walker was a revered leader of the Academy’s Alumni Office during the 1960s and early 70s. He was so respected for his work cultivating relationships between SSA and our Alumni that in 1969 the Alumni Council created an Alumnus of the Year Award in his name. Evaluation criteria…
    -volunteer commitments to the Academy (i.e. reunion chairing, class agent work)
    -leadership roles (BOT, BOV)
    -philanthropic support of the Academy
    -regional event hosting
    -overall school spirit and affinity for the academy
    -someone who is respected by classmates and entire SSA community

  • Fellow

    National Press Foundation

    Why Americans are Working Longer: Support for this program was provided by a grant from the
    Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

  • U.S. Senate Hearing Expert Testimony: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape

    Senate Special Committee on Aging

    U.S. Senate Hearing Expert Testimony: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    I testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging at its June 24, 2015 hearing at the invitation of its Chairman, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), and Ranking Member, Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). The hearing title: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    The specific request: “We would like you to discuss the challenges that…

    U.S. Senate Hearing Expert Testimony: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    I testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging at its June 24, 2015 hearing at the invitation of its Chairman, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), and Ranking Member, Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). The hearing title: Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape.

    The specific request: “We would like you to discuss the challenges that Americans who work in retirement or plan to work in retirement may face and the value that older workers can add to the workplace.”

  • Fellow

    Columbia University Journalism School and the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center

    Named a fellow of the prestigious 2015 Age Boom Academy. As a Fellow, I join experts from a wide range of disciplines for an intensive series of seminars and discussions at Columbia University.

  • Finalist for Digital Excellence in the Society of American Business Editors and Writers' "Best In Business" competition.

    Society of American Business Editors and Writers

    Finalist for Digital Excellence in the Society of American Business Editors and Writers' "Best In Business" competition with Richard Eisenberg, assistant managing editor of PBS Next Avenue. We received the honor for our personal finance and careers articles on Next Avenue. http://sabew.org/2014/02/2013-bib-winners-list/

  • Fellow

    MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program

    Selected by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and New America Media (NAM) for the MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program.

  • Bronze Medal

    Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)

    The 15th annual, 2011 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Winner of the Bronze medal in the Business and Career category

  • Bronze Medal

    2011 Axiom Business Book Awards

    Category: Career (job search, career advancement) The fourth annual, 2011 Axiom Business Book Awards are designed to honor the year's best business books and their authors and publishers.

    The Axiom Business Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary business books and their creators, with the understanding that business people are an information-hungry segment of the population, eager to learn about great new books that will inspire them and help them improve…

    Category: Career (job search, career advancement) The fourth annual, 2011 Axiom Business Book Awards are designed to honor the year's best business books and their authors and publishers.

    The Axiom Business Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary business books and their creators, with the understanding that business people are an information-hungry segment of the population, eager to learn about great new books that will inspire them and help them improve their careers and businesses.

  • GOLD AWARD, PERSONAL GROWTH / MOTIVATION What’s Next? Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job in Your Forties, Fifties, and Beyond, by Kerry Hannon (Berkley Books/AARP endorsed)

    2014 Living Now Book Awards

    These awards are designed to honor the year’s best books that help readers attain healthier, more fulfilling, and productive lives.

  • Love Your Job: National Mature Media Award 2015 -Bronze

    National Mature Award 2015

    Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness

    Step-by-step tips for revitalizing your career

    Yes, it is possible to have a job you love, and it doesn't require starting from scratch. Love Your Job is a guide to making work fulfilling and fun — again, or even for the first time. Why count down the hours of the day or the days to retirement when you could reinvigorate your workday, transforming the daily doldrums into a daily dose of enjoyable activity? Kerry Hannon, The New…

    Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness

    Step-by-step tips for revitalizing your career

    Yes, it is possible to have a job you love, and it doesn't require starting from scratch. Love Your Job is a guide to making work fulfilling and fun — again, or even for the first time. Why count down the hours of the day or the days to retirement when you could reinvigorate your workday, transforming the daily doldrums into a daily dose of enjoyable activity? Kerry Hannon, The New York Times columnist and AARP's Jobs Expert, focuses on the little things that can make a big difference in how we feel about work.

  • Love Your Job: Silver Award Winner 2015: Independent Publisher Book Award

    Independent Publisher

    Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness

    Step-by-step tips for revitalizing your career

    Yes, it is possible to have a job you love, and it doesn't require starting from scratch. Love Your Job is a guide to making work fulfilling and fun — again, or even for the first time. Why count down the hours of the day or the days to retirement when you could reinvigorate your workday, transforming the daily doldrums into a daily dose of enjoyable activity? Kerry Hannon, The New…

    Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness

    Step-by-step tips for revitalizing your career

    Yes, it is possible to have a job you love, and it doesn't require starting from scratch. Love Your Job is a guide to making work fulfilling and fun — again, or even for the first time. Why count down the hours of the day or the days to retirement when you could reinvigorate your workday, transforming the daily doldrums into a daily dose of enjoyable activity? Kerry Hannon, The New York Times columnist and AARP's Jobs Expert, focuses on the little things that can make a big difference in how we feel about work.

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