In this episode of Too Young to Be Old, Diane Gilman talks with Emmy-winning journalist turned communications coach Jane Hanson about why finding your voice matters more than ever in the age of AI. Jane shares how decades in broadcast news taught her the power of storytelling, how she pivoted into helping people speak more effectively, and why communication has shifted from a soft skill to a hard skill in today’s workplace.

Jane explains that AI can help with research and basic tasks, but it cannot build Relationships, create trust, or deliver true executive presence. She and Diane discuss how women over 45 often feel invisible in corporate life, why self-esteem and purpose can take a hit during career transitions, and how to make a roadmap that reveals your strengths, limits, and the qualities other people actually see in you.

The conversation covers practical ways to stay relevant and irreplaceable:

• Identify what you do well and what you never want to do again.
• Ask trusted people how they’d describe you, because your self-image is often very different from how others see you.
• Become better at connection, conversation, and word-of-mouth networking.
• Stop waiting to be perfect before you apply, speak up, or take the leap.

Diane and Jane also talk about why visibility matters now more than ever, especially in a world where short videos, teasers, and authentic personality-driven content often outperform long-form explanations. Jane shares how her background in television shaped her understanding of attention spans, and why quick, punchy, human content can help women stand out across generations and platforms.

They close with a reminder that age brings Wisdom, and that multi-generational workplaces work best when each generation contributes what it does best. The message is simple: stay curious, stay visible, and keep showing up as a real human being, because AI cannot replace trust, likability, or authentic connection.

To connect with Jane Hanson, visit janehanson.com or find her on LinkedIn.

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5. Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com

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