Navigating Nonlinear Career Paths and Ageism

11/08/2025 40 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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In this conversation, Maureen Wiley Clough shares her nonlinear career journey, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and challenging societal norms, particularly around ageism. She discusses her experiences in the tech industry, the misconceptions surrounding passion-driven careers, and the need for mentorship across generations. Maureen highlights the pervasive nature of ageism and advocates for a shift in how society views aging, stressing the value of those of all ages in the workforce. Maureen Wiley Clough is the creator and host of It Gets Late Early, a podcast and newsletter about the experience of getting older in the youth-obsessed tech and corporate world. It Gets Late Early has been ranked in the top 20 for Apple Careers in the US, multiple episodes ranked in the US and internationally, and has been named a “top 2% podcast” according to ListenNotes. Connect with Maureen Wiley CloughLinkedIn: Maureen W CloughWebsite: itgetslateearly.comInstagram: @itgetslateearlyFacebook: It Gets Late EarlySubscribe to It Gets Late Early: @itgetslateearly Follow Tide TalksSpotify: Tide Talks Apple Podcasts: Tide TalksYoutube: @TideTalksByHighTideConsulting Connect with High TideLinkedIn: ⁠High Tide Co⁠Website: ⁠hightideco.comInstagram: ⁠@hightideconsulting_ In This Episode 00:00 Introduction to Maureen W. Clough01:47 Navigating a Nonlinear Career Path05:28 The Importance of Taking Risks12:12 Advice for Younger Self19:15 Understanding Ageism in Society26:27 The Future of Ageism Awareness34:17 Hope for Change and Representation39:54 Thank You for Listening