by Bonnie Marcus | Oct 4, 2021 | Ageism, Gendered Ageism, Success
Sky Bergman, director of the documentary, Lives Well Lived, first filmed her grandmother, who just shy of 100 years old, working out in the gym. “My grandmother was such an inspiration to me of how to age well. And as I was in my forties approaching that big...
by Bonnie Marcus | Sep 21, 2021 | life lessons
Next week, my daughter turns 45. How did that happen? Hard to believe for sure, and for those of you who are mothers as well, I’m sure you recognize how the birth of your first child marks a huge shift in your life. From that day forward, you are never the same. Your...
by Bonnie Marcus | Sep 20, 2021 | Ageism, Gendered Ageism, Women in the Workplace
“I believe I have unlimited potential but it is not supported by others due to my age (53) as if I’m not relevant anymore – hard to fight that bias when it’s pervasive.” unemployed woman in advertising/marketing Gendered ageism is the...
by Bonnie Marcus | Sep 15, 2021 | Women in the Workplace
When Jaimee Eddington, regional leader at Heidrick & Struggles’ America Region, first joined the firm, she had a strong sponsor who not only helped her learn the art of executive search, but helped to elevate her work across the organization. He was intentional...
by Bonnie Marcus | Sep 10, 2021 | fear and anxiety
On September 11th 2001, I got up really early to drive to LaGuardia Airport and catch an 8 am flight to Raleigh, North Carolina. I had just joined a healthcare tech firm as VP of Sales and the headquarters was in Raleigh. My involvement in this new start up was...
by Bonnie Marcus | Sep 1, 2021 | Ageism, Gendered Ageism, self-esteem, Women in the Workplace
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all? I admit that I check myself out in the mirror often. Some days I’m ok with what I see and some days, well…I’m hypercritical. I realize, of course, that any self-criticism can be based more on recent life...
by Bonnie Marcus | Aug 11, 2021 | Press
THE ELAINE HOUSTON PODCAST| AUGUST 11, 2021
by Bonnie Marcus | Jul 19, 2021 | Ageism
Emma Forster, a 32-year-old marketer, makes a poignant observation about her career. “I feel like as a woman it’s always either that you’re too young or too old. Maybe there’s one day in my life where I’ll be just the right age for something.” Unfortunately, the stark...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 17, 2021 | Press Release
Bestselling author Bonnie Marcus to be joined by Dr. Lois Frankel at standout launch event hosted by prominent bookseller, Chaucer’s: Can’t Miss Virtual Author Discussion set for Tuesday, March 9th, 6PM (PT (Los Angeles, CA — Feb. 15, 2021) —...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 3, 2021 | Ageism, friendship, relationship building and women
Spending time with your girlfriends, virtually or in person, is essential for us to maintain our emotional equilibrium and sanity, especially as we age and most definitely when dealing with stress. Our friends grant us a safe zone in which we can be our authentic...
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