You probably don’t know it, but if you are between the ages of about 45 and 65, you’re living atop the proverbial hill. You are better at navigating life’s ups and downs, plus you know who and what you really care about – family, friends, health…

As the trees let go of their leaves each fall, nature reminds us that release is a necessary part of renewal. There’s beauty in that gentle shedding, in allowing what’s no longer needed to fall away, making room for what’s next. For many women in their 60s and beyond, one…

Apparently, we’re more afraid of public speaking than we are of death. It’s absurd when you think about it – but fear has never been rational. It slips under the door, whispering warnings that keep us small. Whatever our age or achievements, it still has the power to press pause on our potential…

There’s a myth about growing older: that life shrinks with age. That our world gets smaller, our opportunities fewer, and our days predictable. But the truth? For women over 60, this season can be the most expansive, creative, and fulfilling of all. The kids are grown…

Women over 60 have lived complicated lives. By the time we reach our 60th birthday, we have our share of battle scars. Some of us have lost someone close to us. All of us have, in one way or another, battled discrimination and stereotypes. Throughout our lives, we have faced questions of body-image. Now, as we enter our 60s, we have a choice to make. Will we allow our negative self-talk to prevent us from living our dreams? Or, will we take control and replace our doubts with positive emotions and a desire to get the most from life after 60? Here are 5 of the most common negative statements that women make to themselves, consciously or unconsciously and, more importantly, what we can do about them.

One of my clients recently interviewed for a leadership position in a nonprofit. She was accomplished, met all of the requirements and interviewed well – so she thought. She did not get the position and walked away feeling “weird” about the discussion with the recruiter…

Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…

Fall is here, and I admit that I have mixed feelings about its arrival. Many people say fall is their favorite season and why not? The days cool down, the trees change colors, the air feels crisp and sometimes carries the aroma of burning leaves…

By the time we reach our 60s, we have known loss in many forms. That makes us especially attuned to the pain of others. When we hear about children trafficked into labor, women exploited in brothels, or families torn apart by poverty and migration, something in us aches. We recognize…

When I first heard the word mindset in my daughter’s elementary classroom, the teacher explained that teaching children how to have a growth mindset makes them open to learning and growing. Over the years, I had heard the term many times…