I recently spoke to a woman who has been a CEO, a COO, sits on several boards and has extensive experience in raising capital. She also has been involved in mentoring for small businesses aiming to expand markets and a program aimed at increasing the number of women on boards. It was an informal conversation […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘40-something’
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (44)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: Self esteem, a positive body-image and flexibility. 1. Self esteem. I’m not sure how you get that. I hope your mother didn’t do everything […] Read more…
If You Think Life Can’t Change, Forever Seems Impossible
Yesterday’s post was about having a fund set aside for escaping bad situations or creating new opportunities. A great concept. I’m putting the question back out there to readers..if you had a “Go-to-Hell” fund what did you use it for? If you didn’t, what do you wish you had one for? Just click on the […] Read more…
Do You Have a Go to Hell Fund?
Today I’m thrilled to share a reader’s submission on “what she wishes she knew then”. She captures what many women I’ve interviewed wish…that they had a financial cushion to give them the freedom to take flight when they needed and / or to follow their dreams. It is a fresh take on a 40:20 mantra; […] Read more…
Are You a Glutton for Love from the Loveless?
Q. I am in love with my boyfriend and two months ago, he told me that he “thinks he loves me.” About a month later, he told me that he is still unsure. We’ve been together for six months. How long do I wait until he is “sure?” He says that he feels the same […] Read more…
People Rarely Change, But Life Does
I had a conversation yesterday with a woman who develops leadership programs for corporations and helps people change careers. She made an interesting comment that while she helps people change, she doesn’t really believe people change. It’s not really about change. It’s about having the right toolkit to understand your strengths and how to best put […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (43)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Maturity and calm in sticky situations. 2. To know that you don’t have to dress to impress. You can just dress to express […] Read more…
Finding Fulfilling Friendships in a Me Me Me world.
Q. I’m a 22 (soon to be 23) year old woman who’s spent most of my life being a “people pleaser.” I have gotten to the place in my life where I am focused on really developing healthy relationships (healthy boundaries included) with others. With that said, I would like to know what are some […] Read more…