278. Women Over 50 Need a Stronger Voice
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Diane Gilman discusses the importance of finding one's voice and staying relevant in the workplace with communications coach Jane Hanson.
In this episode of Too Young to Be Old, Diane Gilman talks with Emmy-winning journalist turned communications coach Jane Hanson about why finding your voice matters more than ever in the age of AI. Jane shares how decades in broadcast news taught her the power of storytelling, how she pivoted into helping people speak more effectively, and why communication has shifted from a soft skill to a hard skill in today’s workplace. Jane explains that AI can help with research and basic tasks, but it cannot build relationships, create trust, or deliver true executive presence. She and Diane discuss how women over 45 often feel invisible in corporate life, why self-esteem and purpose can take a hit during career transitions, and how to make a roadmap that reveals your strengths, limits, and the qualities other people actually see in you. The conversation covers practical ways to stay relevant and irreplaceable: Identify what you do well and what you never want to do again. Ask trusted people how they’d describe you, because your self-image is often very different from how others see you. Become better at connection, conversation, and word-of-mouth networking. Stop waiting to be perfect…
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