Ever feel like you’ve been doing all the right things at work—but somehow, you’re still not being seen? You’re showing up, doing great work, but the next opportunity just isn’t coming? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I sit down with Mary Tribble of the Wake Women Podcast and Tiffany Tate, CEO of Career Maven Consulting, to talk about leadership, visibility, and confidence for midlife women who want to grow in their careers. We explore how to move past the “invisible ceiling,” why kindness and authenticity matter in leadership, and what it really takes to be seen, heard, and valued in your work life.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ What the “invisible ceiling” is and how it quietly holds back midlife women at work
 ✔ Why being visible—and not just good at your job—is the key to career advancement
 ✔ How to lead from where you are, even without a big title
 ✔ The truth about kindness in leadership (and why it’s not weakness)
 ✔ How to find support and community when leadership feels lonely

🎯 OMG Moment: You don’t need a fancy title to lead—you just need to start where you are and make your work visible.

Take Action

Ask yourself: Who in my organization knows about the great work I do? If it’s just your boss, it’s time to expand that circle. Build relationships sideways and diagonally—connect with peers, mentors, and leaders who can help amplify your visibility.

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Connect with Tiffany and Career Maven Consulting on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Why This Episode Matters

Midlife women bring wisdom, experience, and emotional intelligence to the workplace—but too often, we're overlooked. This episode is a call to step into your leadership mindset, advocate for yourself, and create opportunities instead of waiting for them to appear.

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