EP 1 How Ageism is Wasting a Generation of Talent

Did you know over 7 in 10 pre-retirees say they want to work in retirement?It’s not always about the money, either. Many want to keep working because they are at the top of their game, or to provide mental stimulation, maintain friendships and connection, or transition into something different.Welcome to the first episode of Don’t Be Caged By Your Age – I’m so thrilled and delighted you’re here to learn how to shatter age-related expectations and thrive after 65!At 68 our guest, Victoria Tomlinson, is the founder of Next-Up: a company that helps anyone over 50 find purpose through a new role in the next stage of their lives. Through webinars, workshops, events and guidance, Victoria and her team are turning 70% of people from feeling apprehensive about their retirement to excited about the opportunities ahead. Victoria shares an abundance of advice for reinventing and reimagining life after 60, the origin story of retirement, why retirement is morally wrong, and how you can update your LinkedIn profile to showcase your brilliance after 65!Please join me to meet Victoria, and learn why she’s passionate about helping folks find new pathways to fulfillment as they begin their “unretirement” journey.You can connect with Victoria via these links:Website: https://www.next-up.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-up-ltd/Next-Up Podcast: https://www.next-up.com/podcast/ PS: Victoria updated retirement info - please see her LinkedIn post here:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victoriatomlinson_how-ageism-is-wasting-a-generation-of-talent-activity-7175132762503315456-rlH6?We may feel lucky to get our pensions now but this just shows how out of synch it all is from original intentions - and how unaffordable for society.QzlfSFZBeiFIpyFdi87NIf you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.Looking for a few simple ways to age well? Here are two products I use and genuinely recommend:🚶‍♀️ Favorite Walking Pad – I use it almost every day while watching my favorite shows. It's quiet, easy to store, and makes getting more steps simple and enjoyable.🥤 Favorite Protein Powder – Getting enough protein becomes even more important as we age. This is my go-to because it's easy to digest, delivers 25g of protein per serving, and supports healthy muscles and bones.Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourageSPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact throug...