(#112) Age Isn't the Enemy: How to Position Yourself for Career Success

(#112) Age Isn't the Enemy: How to Position Yourself for Career Success

From EmpowerHER by Diana DeBolt

March 22, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1 · Episode 112

About this episode

Diana DeBolt discusses age bias in the workplace and how women can position themselves for career success regardless of age.

In this episode of the EmpowerHER Podcast, Diana discusses age in the workplace after hearing similar fears from clients in their 20s and 40+ about being judged as too young or too old. She explains that women face age bias more intensely than men because society evaluates women on a timeline, leading many to internalize bias and “pre-reject” themselves from roles. She emphasizes that companies hire for impact, relevance, and solutions, not age, and that success comes down to positioning. 00:00 Age Anxiety at Work 01:33 Why Women Feel It More 02:52 Stop Pre Rejecting Yourself 04:01 Reframe Age as Value 04:58 40 Plus Interview Strategy 05:59 Show Current Relevance 07:44 Overqualified Without Fear 09:04 Twenties Momentum Advantage 10:19 Confidence and Authority Language 11:28 Regulate Triggers and Reposition 13:02 Reflection Prompts and Wrap Up Follow Diana: Work with me: ⁠ https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching Email- coachdianadebolt@gmail.com Website - https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/ Instagram - @coachdianadebolt Tiktok - @coachdianadebolt If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe!

People in this episode

Host: Diana DeBolt

Topics covered

  • age bias
  • career success
  • women in the workplace
  • self-acceptance
  • interview strategies

Keywords

  • age bias
  • career success
  • women
  • interview strategies
  • self-rejection
  • confidence
  • relevance

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