That old chestnut: facing up to ageism

I once coached a very impressive legal professional who told me that if he didn’t reach partner level at his firm by 40, it would never happen.

What scared me is that I figured his take on his situation was correct and that, while there are always exceptions, ageism is an issue facing many in their careers. So what can we do about it?

It is important to accept that some workplaces will ...