Taking Charge of Your Career (HBR Women at Work Series)

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Four Questions to Help Women Navigate the Second Half of Their Careers

by Palena Neale

As an executive coach for a number of female leadership development programs, I work with purpose-driven women in every industry to identify their strengths and growth areas. While I’ve helped women of all ages, I’ve found that for many women in their fifties, the combination of newly empty nests, extensive professional experience, and financial freedom makes it the perfect time to finally accelerate their careers.

But that’s often easier said than done. As a 50-something woman, what can you do today to reenergize your career and make the most of your remaining professional years? What follows are four questions that can help anyone rethink and achieve their ...