Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Don’t confuse people liking you with success. If someone – your boss, a colleague or a client– doesn’t like you that doesn’t mean you aren’t good at your job, smart, etc. It just means they don’t like […] Read more…
April 2013 archive
How To Spring Back from Failure
Last week Lynne Guey wrote a guest post about about failure and confidence in the midst of the quarterlife crisis — the struggle to find sure footing and get comfortable in your “career skin” despite setbacks and “failures”. It made me think of a talk on failure I went to last September for IgniteNYC. One […] Read more…
The Apology You Should Never Make
A 40-something recently submitted a great reminder for women 20-someting and older alike. We hear so much about women stepping up to the table and speaking their mind. When you do, don’t apologize for being there! Her missive to young women: ~ I was recently at a pitch summit where 11 start ups founded […] Read more…
Three Gifts For A 20-Something (112)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Anything you are good at …try to explore. 2. Try to focus less on the physical. As physical attributes decrease, self esteem increases. I had a short modeling career in my teens – so I was what would […] Read more…
For Love Or Money: To Hold Out For Dream Job or Pay Your Bills?
Today we have a new question from a 2o-something on career, following your passion and timing. Some thoughtful perspectives from our 40-something panel on what to do when you have found your dream but you haven’t found the job. Dear 40-somethings, I’m 24 and just finished my Masters in something I absolutely LOVE […] Read more…
20-Something Guest Post: Confidence in the Face of Failure
Today I have a guest post from an inspiring 20-something who has learned the value of failure early on…and is leaning in to get the most out of it. Sometimes “not a good fit” just means you are meant for something better — better in line with your strength. Here is Lynne Guey’s story. ~ […] Read more…
What I Know Now: Give Yourself A Little Patience
A 40-something women reflects back on her early career days and what she knows now about confidence and about starting a business in her 30s. On starting out / first job: “At first, you will feel like you are behind and don’t know enough. I felt insecure that I didn’t always know the […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (111)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Weirdness is cute. Don’t date someone who tries to dampen your unique weirdness. Don’t hide your unique quirks on a date and look for what is unique in others. Dating is so much more fun when you stop […] Read more…