In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founders of Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!, Ellen Kocher & Dominique Ben Dhaou. Wake Up Shake Up Thrive is a company and book that aims to challenge the misconception that starting a business after 50 is not exciting. Co-founders and co-CEOs, Ellen Kocher and Dominique Ben Dhao argue that people over 50 are five times more successful in entrepreneurship than younger startups due to their experience, financial stability, and resilience. Their book covers the five dimensions of well-being and guides how to thrive in all of them. They emphasize the importance of aligning with one's purpose and values when starting a business, which becomes easier after 50. The company's website offers free resources, including interviews with successful mothers and two free book chapters. Wake Up Shake Up Thrive provides valuable insights and practical tools for aligning with your purpose, utilizing experience and networks, and prioritizing sustainability.  

About Dominique Ben Dhaou:

She is a Swiss National who has been working in Human Resources leadership roles in international organizations for over 30 years. She has experience in 12 different industries across continents. As the Founder and Managing Director of PointNorth International, she helps professionals and executives reinvent a career that truly fits their experience, values, skills, and purpose. In 2016 and 2017 Dominique was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Top Professional in Human Resources award by the International Association of Top Professionals. She has her CEB Black Belt in Internal Communications and is an accredited Board of Directors Advisory member. Dominique holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and resides with her family in Geneva Switzerland.  

About Ellen Kocher:

She is an Economist and Certified Workplace Wellness Consultant. Master’s degree in health and Wellness Coaching, ICF PCC, NBHWC, Health and Mindful Eating Coach, Holding multiple global leadership roles in the Workplace Wellness Field. Educated in the USA, Ellen made some major lifestyles change and has dedicated the past 20+ years to walking her talk through workplace well-being, promoting a holistic approach to eating, physical activity, health, resilience, and self-care. Through her company, Whealthness, Ellen has coached hundreds of individuals and groups in dozens of organizations to make sustainable lifestyle changes empowering them to go from knowing what to do to actually doing it! Ellen resides in Geneva Switzerland with her husband and 3 children.  

About Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!:

It is a powerful resource for the 50+ demographic, helping them understand and navigate the modern paradigm of aging. It seeks to inspire a shift in mindset to embrace future possibilities and provides practical tools to thrive in the present. The initiative acknowledges the substantial presence of this age group, nearly a fifth of the EU workforce, and aims to address both individual and organizational challenges associated with aging. The platform empowers older adults and organizations to capitalize on their rich experience while overcoming potential obstacles through innovative strategies and resources.  

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Want to learn more? Check out Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! website at https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/ Check out Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupshakeupthrive/ Check out Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wakeupshakeupthrive/ Check out Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wakeupshakeupthrive/ Check out Dominique Ben Dhaou on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquebendhaou/ Check out Dominique Ben Dhaou on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DomBenDhaou Check out Ellen Kocher on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkocherwhealthness/ Check out Ellen Kocher on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kocher_ellen Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!  

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