I’ve seen some projections that people could start to live up to 100! This is of course a miraculous possibility, but I can’t imagine what to do with another 30 years, since my husband has passed and I’m already in retirement. How could I possibly plan for all that time? – Iris R. My answer […]

Things have been tense in my workplace, so I strive to maintain a positive work environment through an excess of kindness. I try to keep the peace and not rock the boat, but lately it’s been impossible to speak up even when I feel I need to. I’m sure I’m not alone as an older […]

The term “ageless” comes up a lot in your work and one of your books is entitled The Ageless Way.  What exactly do you mean by “ageless”? – Darlene M. I’m glad I’m the age I am now, but it doesn’t define me. It doesn’t define you. We are ageless because aging is a lifelong […]

I used to feel alive, empowered, and that my life was full of abundance. How do I get back to that version of myself? – Dean R. Stop trying so hard. Realize that the whole range of emotions is what makes us human, and when we start cutting off emotions that don’t feel good, we […]

What advice would you give to people as we adjust to and seek new ways to navigate beyond  the “new normal” and how to prepare for what is to come? – Sonya P. I call this time the “Age of Greatness” when each of us is called to step forward to own or regain our […]

I’m 66.  I’ve never identified with my generation, but now because I’m older, people feel like they can label me and assume things about me because of my age. – Kathleen L. I too have never identified with the traditional generation assignments. Let me assure you that this is not an aberration. You are in […]

With everything going on, I’ve been fairly morose, but haven’t told anyone.  I lead my team like nothing’s wrong and always have the biggest smile in the room.  I think if I told them, they would be uninspired, but I don’t want to lie either.  How can I balance these needs? – Renee C. It […]

This recent cycle of tumult is not like the rest.  I see my colleagues in low spirits.  How can I stay inspired and able to keep a keen eye for creative innovations to my business at a time like this? – Linda M. There is no better time than this. In fact, this is possibly […]

Many of my closest friends no longer live nearby, are in assisted living or have moved to be closer to their kids.  Most of the friends who are left in town are much, much younger than me.  Is this a problem?  I worry my friends out of town would judge me if they knew. – […]

My business has been struggling badly in the pandemic.  Thankfully, we received a loan and will be okay for now, but I’m concerned about the next big thing.  How can I prepare the culture of my business and reassess its practices so we’ll be ready when it comes? – Lisa W. As the leader, you […]