April 2014 archive

What I Know Now…Don’t Give Up

  Q.  I’m looking for advice about finding your first job out of college and what 40-somethings would tell a 20-something just trying to figure her life out: I graduated l18 months ago with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and have yet to find my first job. After I graduated, I took an unpaid internship at my […] Read more…

Three Gifts for a 20-Something (163)

Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you.   1.  Ask questions. Get curious at […] Read more…

Let’s Hear It For The Women – Starting Up and Starting Over

Let’s hear it for the women. An infographic (click here to see:  “Too Late To Start?”) recently made the social media rounds illustrating that yes — there is life after 35 for entrepreneurs. It features founders who launched a business after 35.  A good case to make, given the recent attention on ageism in Silicon Valley.  Unfortunately, they […] Read more…

Three Gifts for a 20-Something (162)

Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you.   1.Start exercising your voice. The thing […] Read more…

What Leadership Capabilities Should I Focus On In My 20s?

At the  7×7 Mentoring Salon I did for SMW 7 up-and-coming professionals / entrepreneurs posed their burning question to 7 experienced entrepreneurs and leaders. I’m doing a series of posts sharing the answers.  Today’s question focuses on skills needed to become a leader. The mentors answers are  full of wisdom. I will share half today and […] Read more…

What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then

Quitter: a person who gives up easily or does not have the courage or determination to finish a task. Ouch, online dictionary! How ‘bout this instead: Quitter: a person who is brave enough to know that a situation is unhealthy and has the courage to move on to something better. Now that’s more like it, […] Read more…

Three Gifts for a 20-Something (161)

Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you.   1. Don’t make your ambitions small. Just […] Read more…

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