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The Four Phases of Women's Careers

Summary

Explore the four most common phases of women’s careers, from the ambitious 20s to the self-actualizing 50s, with practical strategies for thriving in each phase.

This course, designed by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, offers a comprehensive overview of why traditional career models do not fit women perfectly. Avivah takes you through the pivotal decades of many women’s careers, from the ambitious 20s to the self-actualizing 50s, providing strategies for thriving in each phase. Along the way, Avivah emphasizes the importance of balancing professional growth with personal goals, plateauing strategically, accelerating when necessary, and leaning into your full career potential so when the time is ripe, you are ready. Whether you're a manager or an early-career employee on a team, this course provides a forward-looking perspective on managing careers over decades. Get ahead of what the future of work looks like for all genders by carefully designing career-and-life-phase management that’s fit for humans. Note: This course was created by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox and CRFT Productions. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

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