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Here's a few of the stories I've been talking about with clients this week...

The Untapped Power of Midlife Workers in a Changing Economy

Companies are overlooking a critical talent pool: midlife workers aged 45-65 bring essential skills like resilience, leadership, and emotional intelligence that align with the World Economic Forum’s top competencies for today’s workplace, yet face persistent ageism in hiring.

• Loyalty advantage: 77% of workers aged 50-59 plan to stay with their employer for two years versus 57% of 18-29 year-olds, offering stability and reduced recruitment costs through innovative models like “silver internships”

• Cognitive edge: Research shows today’s 70-year-olds have the cognitive function of 53-year-olds from 2000, while 77% of Gen Z employees recognize they can learn leadership and problem-solving skills from older colleagues

• Innovation catalyst: Intergenerational teams that combine midlife experience with younger perspectives drive better outcomes through reverse mentoring, flexible scheduling, and knowledge exchange programs

Forward-thinking organizations can gain competitive advantage by eliminating age bias and tapping into this experienced talent pool. Learn more about reimagining midlife careers.​

What is Misalignment Burnout?

CultiVitae explores misalignment burnout—a subtle exhaustion that emerges when your values clash with your daily life. This unique form of burnout affects millennials particularly hard, driven by societal expectations and ingrained patterns.

• Recognize the disconnect: Misalignment burnout develops slowly when your authentic desires conflict with how you’re actually living, often masked by people-pleasing and perfectionism

• Break limiting patterns: Shadow work and self-exploration techniques help reintegrate disowned parts of yourself, moving beyond societal expectations that keep you stuck

• Find your path forward: Practical assessment tools and guided exercises enable you to identify misalignment signs and reconnect with your core values for genuine fulfillment

​Discover how to transform exhaustion into alignment by exploring the full episode and downloading CultiVitae’s free 33-page assessment.​

The Role of Mentorship in Career Growth

Professional growth requires meaningful connections, and mentorship stands as one of the most powerful catalysts for career advancement. Both mentoring and being mentored create transformative experiences that benefit all parties involved.

• Mentors provide invaluable guidance: Beyond advice, effective mentors help navigate workplace dynamics, identify hidden opportunities, and challenge assumptions while championing your success—empowering professionals to make better decisions about their career experiences.

• Mentoring others sharpens your own expertise: Teaching forces you to articulate the reasoning behind professional decisions, stay current with emerging trends, and reconnect with your core purpose—creating systems that benefit both mentor and mentee.

• Mutual accountability strengthens communities: Mentorship fosters deeper workplace connections through shared learning and support, building confidence and integrity on both sides while refusing to accept isolation as the norm.

​Discover practical strategies for finding mentors and becoming one yourself by exploring Chrissy Scivicque’s full insights and accessing her webinar resources.​