Interview with Jen Marples

Some times you have to break it all the way down in order to build it back up! My guest reached a point where she realized the people most important to here were not getting the best of her. And that was unacceptable. But breaking the deep habits of the cycle are not easy. However, taking her own advice and seeking expert support, she started moving in and with purpose – including reframing the “go big or go
home” paradigm. Because you are Not Too F***ing Old!™!

About the Guest:

Jen Marples is a champion of the midlife woman and a cheerleader for ALL women. She’s an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach for women. She puts women first and lets them know they are Not Too F***ing Old!™ to have the life and business they desire. Jen hosts The Jen Marples Show podcast, which was recently featured in Marin Magazine. The show is dedicated to helping and inspiring midlife female entrepreneurs to achieve the business and life they desire. Jen is an accomplished 25+ years marketing executive who ran her successful, SF-based firm, Koa Communications, for 12 years. She’s been helping women for decades achieve life and career success and currently offers 1×1 private coaching, workshops, and events and is a frequent speaker around the Bay Area. She also sits on the board of the Sparkle Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to serving struggling, single working moms. She is the author of 4 books – among them is Tomorrow Can’t Wait – An Inspirational Book offering Persistence for a Lifetime

About the Host:

Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leadership coach.

Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you.

After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work.

After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers.

From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She’s achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed.

She’s also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.”

Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com

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