Following are some keen gleanings, amusing musings, and plain common sense for women over 40 who get a lot done – with and for other people, taking care of themselves, their teams and their businesses. These are culled from workshops…
Having a tough time at work? DARE to tough it out while you make a plan!
As part of my work, I attend many conferences where stale statistics on slides are soon decimated by fresh frenetic factoids of reality spewed at us from the churn of the 24-hour media cauldron. For example, speakers at these events…
You’re Never Too Young or Too Old to Get a Sponsor – Part 2
The critical contrast between MENTORS and SPONSORS is that the latter can be actual drivers of your career decisions and future mobility – and they put themselves on the line for you. Your Mentor(s) may also do that, but once…
You’re Never Too Young or Too Old to Get a Sponsor – Part 1
From clients as well as students, I field a lot of questions about the importance of having a career SPONSOR, specifically: 1) The role of SPONSORS vs. Mentors2) How to find a SPONSOR3) What to expect from a SPONSOR4) What…
Start Something New with Expert Help!
As the VP of Strategic Initiatives for a small and thriving college in Vermont (www.csj.edu), I have the privilege of working with so many talented individuals who care about providing a quality education for a diverse student body. Many of…
Advertising: Mature Brains Process Ads Differently
Companies have been aiming their marketing to people over 60 in very specific but perhaps unsuccessful ways, based on assumptions that may not be valid. A report from Nielsen NeuroFocus, the Berkeley, Calif.-based agency that specializes in neurological testing for…