Ageism in the C-Suite
Fri Feb 06 2026
In Episode 4 of Season 2, Maureen Farmer discusses a hot topic that’s been bubbling up among leaders who are struggling with a career transition.
When a deal stalls, a job offer is not extended, or when the executive recruiter ghosts you, there is a common refrain: Is it my age? Maureen dispels the myth that gets in the way of many high-performing business leaders who are in transition—after they’ve sold a business, in between corporate roles, or seeking board mandates.
Time stamps
1:26 – The Ageism Myth
1:58 – The Belief
2:47 – Signal Mismatch
3:30 – Overqualified Misalignment
4:10 – Between Roles
4:15 – Interpreting Silence
5:15 – Professional Networks
5:28 – High Performing Leaders
5:50 – Role Altitude
6:22 – Reframe
7:02 - Realignment
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In Episode 4 of Season 2, Maureen Farmer discusses a hot topic that’s been bubbling up among leaders who are struggling with a career transition. When a deal stalls, a job offer is not extended, or when the executive recruiter ghosts you, there is a common refrain: Is it my age? Maureen dispels the myth that gets in the way of many high-performing business leaders who are in transition—after they’ve sold a business, in between corporate roles, or seeking board mandates. Time stamps 1:26 – The Ageism Myth 1:58 – The Belief 2:47 – Signal Mismatch 3:30 – Overqualified Misalignment 4:10 – Between Roles 4:15 – Interpreting Silence 5:15 – Professional Networks 5:28 – High Performing Leaders 5:50 – Role Altitude 6:22 – Reframe 7:02 - Realignment Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts