The Career Reset No One Talks About After 40

The Career Contessa Podcast by Lauren McGoodwin

Sep 8, 202600:39:21Business

Your 40s are supposed to feel like you’ve “made it.” So why does it often feel like a reset? In this episode, Lauren talks with Stacey Lindsay, author of Being 40, about why midlife can spark a major career shift—and how...

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