Table of contents : Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction: It’s Never the Right Age to Be a Woman SECTION ONE: Ageism Cuts Both Ways 1. Aging Up, Not Out 2. Am I Old Enough to Be Taken Seriously? 3. Is That Conflict with Your Colleague Really About Age Difference? SECTION TWO: Build Credibility and Advocate for Yourself 4. Convey Your Experience When Meeting Someone New 5. Building a Personal Brand at Work—No Matter Your Age 6. You’re Not an Imposter. You’re Actually Pretty Amazing 7. Advice for Early Career Professionals SECTION THREE: Keep Developing, Keep Growing 8. Make Continuous Learning a Part of Your Daily Routine 9. Staying Up to Date in Your Field, Even as You Age 10. Why You Should Take on More Stretch Assignments 11. Learning Across Generational Divides SECTION FOUR: Nurture Relationships and Create Support Systems 12. How to Make Friends Across Age Gaps at Work 13. Mentorship Goes Both Ways 14. Build a Circle of Advisers SECTION FIVE: Navigating Challenging Situations 15. How to Say “No” to More Work 16. Five Ways to Respond to Ageism in a Job Interview 17. The Stigma Around Menopause Is Real 18. When You’re Younger Than the People You Manage SECTION SIX: It’s Time to Fix the System 19. How Organizations Can Recognize—and End—Gendered Ageism 20. Six Ways to Move from Allyship to Activism 21. Three Strategies to Bridge Generational Divides at Work 22. I Was a Manager in an Ageist Workplace Notes Index Discussion Guide About the Contributors About the Podcast