In English? I have a cold in my head. I have a very peculiar and lingering head cold. My voice has been gone for more than a week, and it seems to have taken my hearing with it. My eyes are runny and I’m not seeing all that well. It’s a bit like living in [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Presence'
Legacy Starts Now
August 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Choices, Presence, Uncategorized
As I’ve watched the coverage of Senator Edward Kennedy’s death over the past few days, I’ve been thinking about legacy. And how it changes. And how it’s never too late to create a new legacy. Teddy – he’ll always be that in the memories of those who are closer to his age – was the [...]
Clearwater 2009
July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Presence
This year, getting to Clearwater at all was a bit dicey. I had committed to two conferences in Philadelphia, one of which ran through 1:00 Sunday, and wasn’t too excited about the potential for rain. But miss Clearwater? Miss seeing Pete Seeger, still going string at 90? Miss hanging out with Pat and Natalie and [...]
Consulting: The Voice of Authority for Women at Midlife?
May 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Choices, Mid-Career, Presence, midlife, workplace
A recent article by Shannon Leonard-Boone in Business First links consulting to maintaining control and using expertise. This opens up interesting possibilities for women at midlife. Women have gained greater visibility and credibility in the workplace over the past decades, but may still not have the authority of their male peers. While Leonard-Boone does not [...]
Tags:consultants·entrepreneurs
60 is the New …????
March 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Presence, Self-image, midlife
OK. Merideth Viera has just said that 40 is the new 20. That means 20 is – what – the new infancy? I can’t keep up. Can you? Here’s a thought: 60 is the new 60. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! We’re not the same at 60 as our parents were. At [...]
Tags:60·age·appearance·the new 20·youth
Midlife Presence, First Impressions and Customer Service: A Cautionary Tale
March 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Choices, Presence, midlife
Ever think about the impression you’re making on the world? Are you conscious about how you are being received? Women at midlife often report that they feel invisible. I’ve felt that way myself some days. And, like others, I’ve put that feeling off to age bias. Two recent customer service experiences helped me start rethinking [...]
