If you’re 45–65 and wondering whether work still wants you, this episode is your reset. Chartered psychologist Lucy Standing, co-founder of Brave Starts, joins us to unpack the realities and myths of age in the modern workplace.

Lucy explains why the anxiety around being “too old” isn’t imagined: hiring systems are outdated, organisations rarely plan for an ageing workforce, and most careers still follow a model built for shorter lives. Yet today’s world demands something new, longer, more flexible, purpose-driven careers.

You’ll learn how Brave Starts helps mid- and later-career professionals rethink what’s next through clarity, community, and action. Lucy shares a practical 90-day roadmap to regain momentum, from targeted conversations to low-risk experiments, and offers employers two simple steps to unlock the power of 45+ talent.

Key themes:

• Why “retirement” is an outdated idea
• How to move from job ads to demand-driven opportunities
• The rise of fractional and portfolio careers
• Common myths about older workers—and the data that disproves them
• Building a business that actually values experience

Takeaway: You’re not too old for today’s workplace, you’re too valuable for yesterday’s systems.