Discover how women over 40 are leading systemic change and tackling audacious goals. In this episode, 42-year-old Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director of the NYC Jobs CEO Council, shares how she's coordinating Fortune 100 CEOs to hire 100,000 low-income New Yorkers—and they're already more than halfway there.If you've ever wondered "is it too late to take on something impossibly big?" this conversation proves the answer is absolutely not. Kiersten reveals her practical strategies for breaking down overwhelming problems, asking better questions, and building the kind of authentic leadership that creates space for everyone behind you. From her annual "letter from the future" practice to her philosophy of "strategic neglect," she offers a masterclass in midlife ambition that's both grounded in research and beautifully human.What You'll LearnCareer Change & Midlife Reinvention:How to pivot from corporate (15 years at Bloomberg) to mission-driven leadership after 40Why women's growth mindset peaks in their 40s and how to leverage itHow to take on audacious goals without having all the answers firstWhy your "not knowing what you want to be" might actually be your superpowerStrategic career pivots for women over 40 seeking meaningful workPerimenopause & Menopause Era Leadership:How to lead major initiatives while raising small children in your 40sWork-life integration strategies that actually work (not the mythical "balance")Why scheduling self-care and date nights matters more than superhuman productivityStrategic neglect: giving yourself permission to let go of the "shoulds"Managing stress and overwhelm during perimenopause while leading high-stakes projectsPractical Midlife Success Strategies:The annual future-letter practice that turns goals into concrete action plans"Eat the frog first": why tackling the hardest thing in the morning changes everythingHow to ask the right questions of the right people when facing big problemsData collection vs. speculation: making better decisions by knowing your "customer"Why problems don't age well and how to build courage through immediate actioBreaking down impossible goals into digestible, actionable stepsWomen 40+ in Leadership:How authenticity (not fitting a mold) makes you memorable and effectiveWhy talking about your children and challenges publicly creates systemic changeThe evolution from "women couldn't make it work" to "this is the new norm"How to measure success when you're in the second half of your lifeBuilding courage capital through facing impossible-seeming challengesMidlife confidence building for women leadersSystemic Change & Social Impact:How to coordinate massive coalitions (like Fortune 100 CEOs) toward common goalsWhy breaking down big problems into digestible pieces is the only way forwardThe importance of hiring and skilling local talent for economic mobilityHow private sector leadership can drive public sector changeWhy transferable skills from hourly work matter more than ever in the AI eraKey Timestamps[00:00] Introduction to Kiersten Barnet and the NYC Jobs CEO Council's audacious goal[02:45] "I don't think I knew any of the jobs I've had existed until basically just before I had them"[04:15] How priorities shift in your 40s: from straight paths to what's right for right now[06:00] Measuring success in the second half of life[07:00] Why growth mindset peaks in your 40s[08:00] The importance of questions and curiosity in leadership[10:00]...

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