In 2019, I wrote the book, Not Done Yet! How Women over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power. At the time, I had a several coaching clients at this age who were marginalized, pushed aside, and felt a constant fear of losing their jobs due to their age. Their experiences led me to do extensive research on what I labeled ‘gendered ageism’. The Not Done Yet! book offers advice on how to own your experience, wisdom, your value, and stand in your power….at any age.
At present, I am very much aware of another emerging trend, and that trend has inspired me to write this newsletter this week.
What I am experiencing with my readers on Substack is a power surge of women 40 and beyond who refuse to accept they are ‘less than’ due to their age. In fact, they are acknowledging how their age benefits their careers and personal lives.
When I look back on my career, I recognize the power surge that occurred for me during this time. I became CEO of a national company just a couple of days shy of my 50th birthday. I stepped into my full power. I didn’t let my age hold me back.
It’s important to point out, however, that somewhere along the way, women were taught a lie:
That power and potential peak in your 20s and 30s, and everything after that is a slow decline. Bullshit!
The truth is the opposite.
Let’s be clear:
Your 40s and beyond are often your strongest, clearest, and most strategically powerful career years—not because of technical skills, credentials, or titles (though you may have plenty), but because of something far more valuable:
Your emotional intelligence, lived experience, and the hard-earned ability to understand people, navigate complexity, and lead with wisdom.
These qualities don’t fade with age.
They sharpen!
And they give women over 40 a leadership advantage that is unmatched, and it’s time we own it!
Here are 5 ways women over 40 have a leadership advantage:
Read the full article on Substack.com
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