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A forty-something I spoke to had an interesting take on acting confident on the outside when you may not feel it on the inside. When you consider that everyone is “faking it”, you can be more open and less judgmental. One of my professors in graduate school always told me that […] Read more…
Sometimes you just have to go n a direction. That’s the advice of a just turned 50-something founder and angel investor. She told me: “Most people don’t know ‘what their passion is’. If you do …you are lucky. But what do you gravitate toward? Dig into that. Find ways to apply those interests. Then, […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…