EP 114 Your Experience Still Has Value

Have you ever wondered whether your experience, skills, and hard-earned wisdom are still valued in today’s workplace after 65? Or how to navigate a working world that may not always recognize what you bring to the table?

In this episode of Don’t Be Caged By Your Age, I’m delighted to welcome Brenda Harrington, founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies, for a conversation about continuing to work, contribute, and grow after 65. With more than 30 years of business experience, Brenda brings a thoughtful perspective on workplace ageism, leadership, entrepreneurship, and how we can continue to make a meaningful difference.

Brenda reminds us that experience isn’t simply about how many years we’ve worked. It’s about the value we bring. She shares practical insights on how to communicate that value, package our experience for today’s workplace, and navigate everything from job applications to consulting and contract work. We also explore how leadership changes as we move from relying on authority to building influence, engaging others, and sharing our knowledge across generations.

And here’s a message I especially love: lifelong learning matters. Continuing to contribute means staying curious, embracing change, and being willing to become a beginner again. We don’t have to know everything. We do need to remain open to learning, adapting, and discovering new ways to use what we know.

If you’re 65 or older and want or need to keep working, or you’re exploring what your next professional chapter might look like, Brenda offers encouragement and practical wisdom to help you recognize your worth and communicate the value you bring.

Perhaps the question isn’t When should I retire? Maybe it’s What do I want to do with everything I’ve learned?

Because our professional lives don’t have to come with an expiration date. We’re not done becoming, and our experience still has value.

Connect with Brenda via her website or on LinkedIn

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Tune in for more conversations with people 65+ fueling passion, purpose, and pocketbook. Keep aging out loud and proud, and don’t be caged by your age!

Waving from Boston – cheers!

Ande ♥

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