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How aging hands betray professional image

I'm 55 and my hands are getting arthritic and covered in age spots, and I realized I've started hiding them in meetings because they tell a story about my age that I'm not ready for people to read.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

She's recognizing how specific body parts can reveal age in professional contexts where youth equals relevance, forcing choices about visibility and authenticity.

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