Episode 86

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Published on:

6th Aug 2025

What if the key to your next standing ovation isn’t your age—but your perspective on it? with Helen Hirsh Spence

What would happen if you embraced a longevity mindset and helped your audience do the same?

In this insightful SPEAKPact episode, we uncover why aging should be seen as an opportunity for growth and generativity.  


Why must speakers emphasize that it's never too late to pursue your passions? Discover how the narrative around aging needs to be reframed to highlight the strengths of older adults.  


Explore why demographics show a significant increase in the older population, necessitating a shift in societal attitudes.  


Gain insight into why purpose and engagement are crucial for mental and physical well-being.


Understand how reciprocal mentorship between generations enriches both younger and older individuals.  


Master the art of evolving the vocabulary surrounding aging to reflect the diverse experiences of older adults.  


Unveil why older speakers can be valuable contributors to society and the workforce.  


Unlock how a longevity mindset encourages individuals to embrace aging, seek new opportunities, and overcome self-directed ageism that can hinder their potential.


Uncover why:


It’s never too late — Encourage audiences to pursue passions at any age.


Reframe aging — Highlight the strengths, wisdom, and value of older adults in your talks.


Speak to a growing audience — The aging population is expanding—your message can deeply resonate.


Promote purpose — Show how staying engaged supports well-being as we age.


Champion mentorship — Emphasize the power of intergenerational exchange and learning.


Shift the language — Use empowering, inclusive terms when speaking about aging.


Model a longevity mindset — Inspire people to embrace growth, not limit themselves with age-based beliefs.


Celebrated Speaker, Agent Antoniette Roze, and International Keynote Speaker, Helen Hirsch Spence,  share their respective journeys of leveraging “age” as an elevated way to connect with audiences of all ages. 


As the founder of Top 60 Over 60, Helen advocates for reframing the narrative around aging, emphasizing the importance of purpose, engagement, and intergenerational collaboration.  


Antoniette and Helen discuss the demographic shift towards an older population and the need for society to recognize the value of older adults and encourages listeners to adopt a longevity mindset, embrace their experiences, and find their voices, regardless of age.  


Helen highlights the richness of reciprocal mentorship and the necessity of changing societal perceptions of aging.


If you are a speaker who wants to inspire purpose, challenge stereotypes, and resonate with a rapidly growing demographic—this is your secret!


Ready to reframe how you speak?  Tune in now and learn how embracing a longevity mindset can elevate your message—and your impact!



LEARN MORE at https://taplink.cc/1antoniette 


Connect with our guest,  Helen Hirsh Spence at:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hirsh-spence-a029a010/

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About the Podcast

SPEAKPact
Speakers, Authors, & Experts leverage SPEAKPACT to bridge the gap between their expertise and the hosts who book them. It is a stage where experts are empowered, connections are formed, and speaking careers are launched to the next level. Celebrated Speaker Agent and large-scale event producer, Antoniette Roze, brilliantly merges thought leaders in wellbeing and optimum performance with the producers who look for them. Cultivate rapport with producers and veteran speakers who share their insider secrets, insights, and strategies to catapult your voice, brand, impact, and income to the next level.
Antoniette understands the struggle of getting seen and heard in today's noisy world and how to set you above the crowd. Seize this unique opportunity to unlock your potential, share your voice, and create your legacy by taking the guesswork and “circling the mountain” out of the equation and elevating you on the direct path to your ultimate targets. Join us as we merge thought leaders in the optimum performance space with the producers who book them and the strategies that make them household names!