Reinvention isn’t becoming someone new.
It’s remembering who you are.
You’ve checked all the boxes.
The career. The house. The lifestyle.
By all external measures, you should feel successful.
But inside?
You feel stuck, restless, and quietly ask yourself: “Is this all there is?”
No matter how good your life looks on the outside, something significant is missing on the inside.
And the cost is mounting; you feel empty and trapped, your relationships are strained, you know your time is limited, and regret creeps in with every birthday.
You feel like you’re leaving the best parts of you untapped and unfulfilled.
Here’s the truth you need to understand:
You’re not missing more career and status success; you’re missing the self you left behind to achieve it.
That realization became the four words that form the foundation of my work:
Stop Chasing. Start Creating.
What is Realistic Reinvention™ for Real Life?
I help midlife professionals stop chasing what doesn’t fulfill them and start creating extraordinary lives of meaning, purpose, and joy, without giving up everything they’ve built or burning it to the ground.
Through my 3C Reinvention Framework™️, Connect, Create, Contribute, I guide audiences to:
- Reconnect with their inner truth and values.
- Reclaim the creativity and passions they abandoned.
- Contribute to something larger than themselves.
The result?
Clarity. Alignment. Confidence. Self-Trust. Fulfillment. Energy. Peace of mind. Unleashed potential. Deeper relationships. Impact.
Most importantly, a life that feeds both your family and your soul.
I don’t teach from a textbook.
I teach from lived experience, terrible choices, lessons earned, and a decade of reinvention built from the inside out.
I deliver transformational keynotes that redefine success, resilience, and reinvention.
Through raw storytelling, real-world insights, and actionable strategies, I help audiences unlock their potential and thrive in work, life, and beyond.
Let’s connect and bring the power of Realistic Reinvention™️ to your next event.
Speaking Engagements
With a deeply personal story of overcoming federal prison and hitting rock bottom, Craig delivers powerful keynotes that resonate with anyone seeking to unleash their potential, discover purpose, and live authentically.
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Blank Canvas Book
This book isn’t just a memoir; it’s a roadmap for anyone who has ever felt lost inside their own life, a guide back to authenticity, and a call to action to reinvent. Hear more about Craig’s memoir and purchase Blank Canvas.
Hear from Craig
Craig is a regular contributor to numerous blogs and publications and has been a guest on many different podcasts. To read and hear the latest from Craig, see the latest blog posts and our in the media section.
The Latest from Craig
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Chasing Success vs. Creating Meaning: The Truth About Fulfillment
I remember the day the executed contract was delivered. Nine months of work paid off, and I landed the massive deal. I’d busted my ass for it, and when the deal came through, I was nothing short of ecstatic. I was happy my hard work paid off, but I was mostly…
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3 Powerful Mindset Shifts to Overcome Obstacles
When I worked in the corporate world, I dreamed of writing a screenplay. I crafted stories in my mind, characters, plots, inciting incidents, and more; all the components lived in my mind. In moments of quiet, I’d find myself excavating the story even more and going even deeper into the idea.…
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Want a Life That Feels Rich? Focus on This, Not Stuff
Materialism is ephemeral. Meaning is enduring. Meaning, deep meaning cultivated from the authentic expression of ourselves is sticky; it lives within us beyond just memory that says, “XYZ happened, and that’s it.” There’s no emotional charge; there’s no inner feeling of deep satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. Think back to something you…
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How to Stop Delaying Your Dreams and Start Living Now
I had coffee with an acquaintance yesterday. We actually live in the same town, and it’s a small town, but our only connection was through social media. He reached out and asked if I’d be up for coffee. The idea of meeting and chatting in real life is missing from my…
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Discover How a Small Adjustment Can Unlock Massive Impact
In our lives, we often accumulate a wealth of skills and experiences—tools that, when used correctly, can unlock extraordinary achievements. Yet, much like the evolution of early human tools, these assets are sometimes under-optimized, waiting for that one innovation to transform their effectiveness. From Stone to Handle: A Lesson in Evolution…
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Stop Chasing, Start Creating: The Truth About Happiness
“I want to be happy.” Ask someone what they want, and that’s the answer ninety-nine times out of one hundred. It used to be one of my answers, along with freedom. It’s a solid-sounding response that’s hard to argue with; who doesn’t want to be happy? Only one problem, it’s not…
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