Sis, are you staring down 52 wondering if you're "too old" to give coaching a real shot? Let's stop for a second and get some perspective here.
Failure isn't the monster your mind makes it out to be. In fact, trying and stumbling is part of the process — and it teaches you invaluable lessons that you can't get any other way. And contrary to the myth that coaching itself is some magical "business," it's actually a skill you pair with your expertise to solve specific problems.
If you're worried this is your "last shot" and you don't want to waste precious time, this episode will completely reframe everything you think you know about age, timing, and starting over. We're going to dig into why starting at 52 is actually right on schedule, how to define failure realistically instead of catastrophically, and how to use your two decades of experience as your secret weapon.
What We're Covering TodayToday we're talking about why 52 is actually the perfect time — you're not "behind," you're perfectly positioned for maximum impact. We'll get real about what failure actually looks like versus that horror movie playing in your head.
I'm sharing my bridge-building strategy for how to exit corporate without those dramatic quitting scenes that burn all your bridges. Plus, we'll dive into how your 20-plus years of corporate work make you uniquely equipped, not limited.
We're covering the five big advantages you have over those 25-year-olds everyone thinks have it all figured out. I've got biblical proof that God's timing isn't tied to your age — hello, Moses was 80 when he started his ministry!
And because I know you're a planner, we're creating a real "what if it doesn't work" plan so you're prepared either way. Finally, we're flipping the script on turning age discrimination into age advantage.
Reality Check TimeHere's your reality check: You're planning for 15 to 20 more productive years, not just five. That's an entire second career, sister. The real failure? Staying in a soul-draining job because you're too scared to step out and see what God has planned for this next season.
Ready to Map Out Your Exit?If you're ready to stop just thinking about this and start planning for it, I've got something for you. Head over to businesschurchlife.com and grab my Corporate Exodus Financial Reality Check Workbook. This is a no-fluff guide for women who are too smart to leap blindly but too alive to stay stuck where they are.
Here's what you'll get inside: An 18-month reality check with realistic timelines for launching later in life. Financial worksheets that help you calculate exactly what you need to feel secure making this transition. Three different exit plans so you can build bridges instead of burning them.
We've got "what if" scenarios to plan for delays or unexpected costs, because let's be real — stuff happens. There's a faith-based decision framework with biblical wisdom but without all those prosperity-gospel clichés that make you cringe.
You'll get a corporate skills translation guide that shows you exactly how your skills become your superpower, plus an age-advantage assessment that turns your supposed weaknesses into competitive advantages.
And as a bonus, I'm including an emergency fund calculator and a bridge-building timeline template.
This isn't about ignoring the challenges of starting later in life. It's about facing them head-on with a plan that actually works.
Let's ConnectI want to hear from you. What have you always wanted to try but told yourself you're "too old" for? Send me a message on LinkedIn — you can find me at linkedin.com/in/monique-addison-stinson-5041b744. Let's stop using age as an excuse and start lifting each other up.
Age is just a number, but courage? Courage is a choice. What are you going to choose today?
Resources Mentioned- Corporate Exodus Financial Reality Check Workbook
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