Maureen Clough - Ageism in the Tech Industry

In this episode, I sit down with Maureen Clough, a passionate advocate for age inclusion and the host of the popular podcast It Gets Late Early.  Maureen is a former journalist and director of strategic partnerships for a variety of tech companies turned speaker, podcaster, and career strategist for professionals over 40. Her advocacy has been highlighted in outlets such as Wired, Business Insider, and Inside Edition.  Maureen first caught my attention with a viral LinkedIn post reacting to the ageist language she discovered in Indeed’s Career Guide, a moment that ignited a broader conversation about the challenges facing seasoned professionals in today’s workforce. During this insightful conversation, Maureen shares her personal journey, the origins of her podcast, and the inspiration behind her mission to fight ageism in the tech industry. We explore the parallels and differences in how age discrimination manifests in various industry sectors, and Maureen offers actionable advice for shifting societal mindsets, improving hiring practices, holding companies accountable for their actions and embracing the value of intergenerational teams.  This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating a career in their 40s and beyond, and those looking to create more inclusive work environments. Episode Sponsored by:  WIX STUDIO: https://wixstudio.com Maureen Clough Podcast "It Gets Late Early": https://www.itgetslateearly.com/podcast Maureen Clough on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/ #ageism #tech #personalbranding #careeradvice #careerdevelopment  ____________________________________ WEBSITE https://www.philipvandusen.com BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER   https://www.philipvandusen.com/muse CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHING https://philipvandusen.com/oneonone BRAND CONSULTING https://philipvandusen.com/brand-consulting BRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSE https://philipvandusen.com/bs101 BRAND DESIGN MASTERS PODCAST  https://podcast.branddesignmasters.com/subscribe YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/philipvandusen  LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen/ THREADS https://www.threads.net/@philipvandusen  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/philipvandusen.agency/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/philipvandusen/ BRAND DESIGN MASTERS FACEBOOK GROUP  https://www.facebook.com/groups/branddesignmasters/  ____________________________________ AFFILIATE PARTNERS: BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP - Adobe Training with Daniel Scott https://www.byol.me/philip   GO HIGHLEVEL: https://www.gohighlevel.com/philipvandusen TUBEBUDDY https://www.tubebuddy.com/philipvandusen   ____________________________ Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant and the owner of a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.