The Sage Sayers: I Refuse To Call Myself “Seasoned“

Too many bright and gifted professionals worry about their age when it comes to their jobs, their stability, and any risks they’re willing to take in their last decades. I read about this feeling in the business media. I hear about it often when clients request my help with bios, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles. I’m going the other way, especially when it comes to “resume speak” and any narrative on my work and offerings. At age 52, having reinvented a few times across multiple industries and continents, I’m rejecting the word “seasoned” because I find it diminishing. In this week’s Sage Sayer’s podcast, I’m reading my article published on Medium on why and how words like “seasoned,” “tenured,” or “experienced” can build fixed mindsets within and restrict and exclude us from whatever comes next. You’ll find my article here. Join the conversation on LinkedIn here.