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Sr. Women Corporate Leaders: Contributing on Purpose!

Sometime around our late thirties we begin to feel that changes in our outlook on life are starting to take place. We begin to feel some shifts in our ways of approaching things, in the way we feel emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

by Dr. Barbara Mark, CEO Full Circle Institute

As the years go by, that process continues and we feel shifts in interests, priorities, and desires.

Different Perspectives

I remember moments for me when I wasn’t sure if I was in the right career, the right place in my career, the right marriage – or did I want to be married at all. A cottage by the ocean writing a book in front of the fireplace with my dog curled up near me seemed really appealing. I didn’t feel in crisis, I just felt in a kind of limbo where I was looking at everything from different perspectives.

When I work with clients experiencing this, I call it “being out of site of land”. It seems to resonate with people.

What Now?

Most senior women leaders are interested in conceptual leadership. You may have climbed that ladder and are NOW in a position to contribute to your organization in a way that is more purposeful and personally creative. The climb up that ladder has opened new opportunities. You may want to place your ladder against a different wall within your organization or in a different organization.

This is a good time to ask yourself some questions.

“How have I measured my success up to now?”

“How do I feel about what I am contributing in my current position?”

“What do I want to do that will hold meaning for me?”

It is also a time to realize that as you ”gracefully mature” you achieve a different level of respect and wisdom. And I mean that in the most positive way! You have gained life and professional experience that makes you a trusted resource to your organization, your peers and to those who are in the process of developing their careers.

It is a valuable way to look at yourself and appreciate the wisdom you have achieved!

The Door is Opening and Your Time is Now!

We are on the cusp of an important moment in our cultural evolution. We are beginning to see a great acknowledgement of what women bring to the table. Women are being recognized as needed and valued contributors.

It is time for you to acknowledge to yourself the contributions that you have made. It is also time to access where you are, and where and how you want to make your next contributions. The door is opening wide and your time is now.

Barbara Mark, Ph.D. is the CEO and Founder of Full Circle Institute. FCI is a leadership development company for female executives. Dr. Mark is a thought leader in the area of Women in Leadership and Leadership for the Future. She has been working with women in business for nearly three decades and is committed to the advancement of women for the good of all. You can learn more by visiting Full Circle Institute.

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