Bonnie Marcus: Own Your Ambition Coach & Ageism Expert

Bonnie fills us in on her version of This Kaleidoscope Career starting as an underpaid kindergarten teacher and landing in the C-suite of a med-tech company. She is now an expert on gendered ageism in the workplace, an executive and advocated for the advancement of women. Learn more about Bonnie at Bonnie Marcus Leadershiphttps://bonniemarcusleadership.com/And on Substack at Own Your Ambitionhttps://bonniemarcus1.substack.com/?utm_source=global-searchNot Done Yet (book) https://www.amazon.com/Not-Done-Yet-Confidence-Workplace/dp/1989603785Bad Ass Women Podcast https://badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com/Bonnie shares her career journey, from teaching kindergarten to climbing the corporate ladder in healthcare, and ultimately becoming an advocate against gendered ageism. They discuss her book, 'Not Done Yet,' and touch on her podcast 'Badass Women.' Bonnie emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and staying visible in the workplace, and also shares her mantra: 'Own your ambition, own your talent, and stand in your power.'00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome01:22 Meet Bonnie Marcus: Career Journey and Insights03:14 Bonnie's Early Career and Challenges05:07 Transition to Business and Executive Roles09:05 Becoming an Executive Coach17:36 Gendered Ageism and Research Findings24:49 Speed Round: Getting to Know Bonnie32:33 Final Thoughts and Farewell