Working Women Will Face Ageism At The Peak of Their Careers with Lucy Standing

What if the talent shortage isn't a talent problem at all? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Lucy Standing, Chartered Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and co-founder of Brave Starts, a community helping people navigate midlife career transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Lucy challenges the outdated belief that our value declines with age and shares compelling evidence that resilience, emotional intelligence, experience, and purpose-driven leadership often peak in midlife. Together, we explore ageism in the workplace, career reinvention after 50, the rise of "quilted careers," and why many professionals are choosing meaning over money in their next chapter. In This Episode • Why the productivity crisis and ageism crisis are closely connected • The hidden impact of outdated age-bias  hiring systems • Why purpose becomes a stronger motivator in midlife • The rise of "quilted careers" and non-linear career paths • How community and networking create opportunities • Practical strategies for navigating career transitions after 50 About Lucy Standing Lucy Standing is a Chartered Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and co-founder of Brave Starts. She has contributed research to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), spoken in the UK Parliament on ageing and employment policy, and is co-author of Age Against the Machine, a book co-authored with Professor Martin Hyde and Dr Maggi Evans that argues the talent shortage gripping British business isn't a talent problem - it's a filtering problem.  Connect with Lucy LinkedIn:   / lucystanding   Brave Starts: https://www.bravestarts.com/ Let us know if you're liking the show! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261882/fa...) Hen's Den Yoga (https://hensdenyoga.ca/) A serene and cozy home studio nestled in the Comox Valley offering a variety of wellness classes. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261882/su...) Meet the host, Mary (https://bit.ly/4htXm1X) , a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. She is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees.  Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopaus... Turn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopaus...) (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.  Connect:  • Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcast (  / menopausedisruptorpodcast  ) • LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/ (  / maryhelenlee  ) • Subscribe on Substack @emmeellecoaching (https://substack.com/@emmeellecoaching) Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.