Overcoming Ageism in the Workplace
Whats Working, What’s Needed
It is a cruel truth that women are penalized rather than rewarded for their age and the wealth of experience that comes with it. Helen Sanchez & Bonnie Marcus will teach you what you need to know about gendered ageism and how to navigate your professional life so that it doesn’t hold you back. Helen is the Founder of Tanagui, an organization that helps women over 40 craft resumes and ace interviews. Bonnie is an author, speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and hosts the podcast Badass Women at Any Age.
Helen Sanchez
Bridget FinkeldeyHelen’s background includes over twenty years working in recruiting, education in Women and Gender Studies, as well as African American Studies. She is the founder of Tanagui, whose primary focus is to offer services that result in breakthrough resumes and interview mastery for women over 40.
Bonnie Marcus
Bridget FinkeldeyBonnie Marcus is a leading expert on Gendered Ageism. She is the author of Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power and The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead. She’s a Keynote Speaker, Certified Executive Coach, Forbes Columnist, and host of the popular podcast Badass Women At Any Age.
Meg Alexander
Bridget FinkeldeyMeg Alexander joined the PowerToFly community as a job-seeker in 2014, eventually landing her first remote role working for PowerToFly's Delivery Team. Her professional experience includes roles as a Talent Advocate, Head of Purchasing for a window factory, audiobook publishing, & more than 5 years as a paralegal. She has a bachelor's degree in Art History from Indiana University (mint condition, never been used!), where she also earned a varsity letter for Women's Rowing. She loves DIY projects and will never say no to french fries. She lives in Toledo, OH with her husband Aaron, an engineering technician, and their dogs, Radar & Cake.