AUTHORITY, CREDIBILITY, AND INFLUENCE IN MIDLIFE.

Helping women and organizations understand how midlife impacts confidence, leadership, and retention.

For women over 40 expanding their influence and for organizations committed to recognizing, retaining, and advancing experienced leaders.

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WHO AM I?

Hi, I’m Carolyne,

Leadership Development Strategist for Midlife Women

I help experienced women maintain authority and career momentum as they navigate midlife transitions. I also work with organizations to retain and empower senior female leaders by addressing how midlife, confidence shifts, and evolving identity influence leadership, performance, and organizational outcomes.

My work sits at the intersection of leadership development and personal brand strategy and is designed specifically for women navigating the chaos of midlife.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Strategic Leadership Development for Women in Midlife

  • North Star Program

Strategic Personal Branding for Leaders

A 6-session strategic program focused on developing your leadership brand: clarify your leadership narrative, visibility, and direction for what’s next.

Designed for: leaders who want strategic clarity on how their strengths, values, and expertise come together in a visible, differentiated leadership brand.

  • Bloom Program

Midlife Leadership Development & Evolution

A 3-month leadership development program for women navigating the full spectrum of midlife transitions. Together, we'll help you move into your next chapter without burnout.

Designed for: leaders who need comprehensive support through major life and career transitions.

  • One-on-One Strategy

High-level support for career pivots, transitions & reinvention

Facing specific challenges in defining your leadership approach, building credibility, or navigating complex workplace dynamics? One-on-one strategic work provides frameworks and practical strategies to address your toughest leadership challenges. You'll gain clarity, strategic direction, and a distinctive leadership presence.

Ideal for: senior women leaders who need fast, targeted support for a specific situation.

  • Speaking

Keynotes & workshops on midlife leadership, retention & impact

Retaining senior women leaders requires more than menopause policies. I provide keynote presentations and strategic workshops on leadership development, personal branding, perimenopause in the workplace, and navigating midlife transitions. For HR leaders, DEI teams, and organizations committed to advancing women leaders.


How Menopause Affects Your Leadership

The impact of menopause goes beyond your personal life.

Personal Branding for Women: Key Essentials

A powerful tool for women to help them take center stage.

Why Aligning Values & Leadership Style Matters

The power of leading with authenticity and purpose.

CRUSH SELF-DOUBT

A free roadmap

Part of becoming a memorable leader is developing your fearless communication skills.

My free guide will help you find practical solutions that you can start implementing right now to move away from self-doubt, communicate with confidence and make a lasting impression.

NEWSLETTER

Leadership news, tips and tricks in your mailbox

Carolyne Lord

Authority and influence in midlife leadership.

I provide strategic leadership development and positioning for experienced women navigating midlife career transitions and evolving leadership identity. My work also supports organizations seeking to retain, empower, and advance senior female talent.

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