In this episode of the EmpowerHER Podcast, Diana discusses age in the workplace after hearing similar fears from clients in their 20s and 40+ about being judged as too young or too old. She explains that women face age bias more intensely than men because society evaluates women on a timeline, leading many to internalize bias and “pre-reject” themselves from roles. She emphasizes that companies hire for impact, relevance, and solutions, not age, and that success comes down to positioning. 

00:00 Age Anxiety at Work

01:33 Why Women Feel It More

02:52 Stop Pre Rejecting Yourself

04:01 Reframe Age as Value

04:58 40 Plus Interview Strategy

05:59 Show Current Relevance

07:44 Overqualified Without Fear

09:04 Twenties Momentum Advantage

10:19 Confidence and Authority Language

11:28 Regulate Triggers and Reposition

13:02 Reflection Prompts and Wrap Up

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