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"Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence"
You’re not broken. You’re just in a transition.
And no, it’s not too late to rewrite the story.
If you’re feeling stuck, invisible, or restless in your midlife career - even though you’ve built a life full of accomplishments - you’re not alone. Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence is for the professionals who’ve followed the script, only to realize it’s time for a rewrite.
This book introduces Creative Intelligence (CQ)—a powerful blend of emotional insight, creative thinking, and aligned action. It’s not about chasing someone else’s idea of success. It’s about shifting your lens, seeing possibility in the mess, and choosing your next chapter with intention.
You’ll meet people (some famous, some just like you) who’ve reimagined their careers by leaning into what they already had: their values, their curiosity, their humanity. With stories, exercises, and real-world application, Second Draft guides you to:
Unlike typical career advice that’s linear, formulaic, or rooted in outdated models, CQ meets you where you are. It’s dynamic, intuitive, and built for the complexity of real life. You won’t find a checklist. You’ll find a toolkit.
Whether you’re navigating a change, recovering from burnout, or just craving something more meaningful, Second Draft is a call to stop waiting for clarity, and start creating it.
And no, it’s not too late to rewrite the story.
If you’re feeling stuck, invisible, or restless in your midlife career - even though you’ve built a life full of accomplishments - you’re not alone. Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence is for the professionals who’ve followed the script, only to realize it’s time for a rewrite.
This book introduces Creative Intelligence (CQ)—a powerful blend of emotional insight, creative thinking, and aligned action. It’s not about chasing someone else’s idea of success. It’s about shifting your lens, seeing possibility in the mess, and choosing your next chapter with intention.
You’ll meet people (some famous, some just like you) who’ve reimagined their careers by leaning into what they already had: their values, their curiosity, their humanity. With stories, exercises, and real-world application, Second Draft guides you to:
- Reframe fear and friction as creative fuel
- Move from burnout to clarity—not through hustle, but through perspective
- Trade rigidity for experimentation, and old titles for truer purpose
Unlike typical career advice that’s linear, formulaic, or rooted in outdated models, CQ meets you where you are. It’s dynamic, intuitive, and built for the complexity of real life. You won’t find a checklist. You’ll find a toolkit.
Whether you’re navigating a change, recovering from burnout, or just craving something more meaningful, Second Draft is a call to stop waiting for clarity, and start creating it.
About the Author
Meet Veronica Scarpellino, the author of Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence. As an executive career transition coach, creative thought partner, speaker, and founder of Goldfinch Leadership, she has 25 years of experience helping professionals navigate pivotal transitions with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
The creator of Creative Intelligence (CQ), Veronica combines emotional intelligence, innovative problem-solving, and actionable strategies to empower individuals to reimagine their careers and unlock their potential. She deeply understands the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife, providing readers with a clear roadmap to turn uncertainty into growth and reinvention.
Veronica is a member of Forefront: Powered by Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, a global network of top leadership experts. She holds extensive credentials, including certifications as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Board Certified Coach (BCC), and Master Facilitator. She is also a certified emotional intelligence practitioner and trained in Positive Intelligence coaching.
Inspired by her own career reinvention, formal arts training, and lifelong passion for uncovering creativity in unexpected places, Veronica brings a fresh perspective to navigating disruptive transitions. Through Second Draft and her coaching, she champions creativity as the key to shaping the future with confidence and purpose.
The creator of Creative Intelligence (CQ), Veronica combines emotional intelligence, innovative problem-solving, and actionable strategies to empower individuals to reimagine their careers and unlock their potential. She deeply understands the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife, providing readers with a clear roadmap to turn uncertainty into growth and reinvention.
Veronica is a member of Forefront: Powered by Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, a global network of top leadership experts. She holds extensive credentials, including certifications as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Board Certified Coach (BCC), and Master Facilitator. She is also a certified emotional intelligence practitioner and trained in Positive Intelligence coaching.
Inspired by her own career reinvention, formal arts training, and lifelong passion for uncovering creativity in unexpected places, Veronica brings a fresh perspective to navigating disruptive transitions. Through Second Draft and her coaching, she champions creativity as the key to shaping the future with confidence and purpose.
Curious about getting started? Click the Creative Intelligence Quiz button above and uncover your unique strengths in emotional intelligence, creative problem-solving, and strategic action. Gain insights into your CQ style and start rewriting your story today.
About Goldfinch Leadership Publications
Goldfinch Leadership Publications is the independent publishing arm of Goldfinch Leadership, where every aspect—from writing and editing to design, publication, and marketing—is handled in-house.
Our debut book, Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence, reflects our commitment to bringing fresh insights on leadership, creativity, and career reinvention to professionals navigating change.
Our debut book, Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence, reflects our commitment to bringing fresh insights on leadership, creativity, and career reinvention to professionals navigating change.
