The Movement Against “Gender Ageism” and for the Ascendancy of Women

Our Living to 100 Club conversation today takes a close look at gender ageism. This are the ageist societal views held against older women – the views that older women are irrelevant. Our guest is Dr. Sara Hart, the developer of Prime Spark, an organization that encourages senior women to find the spark deep inside that “ignites the way forward.” Sara discusses why the second women’s revolution is here, and what she describes as a time of the ascendancy of older women. What is the impact of gender ageism on women? How do older women build on their past contributions, leadership, and decision-making? And who are some examples? How do we find that spark deep inside to step proudly into advancing years? Be sure to tune in to this engaging conversation about gender ageism and be part of the movement to change the way society sees older women.

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Dr. Hart earned her Ph.D. at Northwestern University and then taught at Queens College in New York City. She spent 20 years at Pfizer where she was responsible for leadership, team, and organization development for the research division in the US. She also was head of HR at the research center in the UK. After Pfizer, she founded Hartcom, a management consulting company. She also became Executive Director of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. This is an advanced research and advocacy group increasing the impact of women on all aspects of technology. She also served as an Executive Director with Association Management Solutions which provides forum management services to some the most innovative technology associations. Sara received formal coaching training at the prestigious Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara. She and is one of only two certified Thinking Environment™ instructors in the United States.

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Sara’s Website: PrimeSparkWomen

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