Age is the new strategic imperative.
LONGEVITY LITERACY
TRAINING & CONSULTING
Top Sixty works with progressive businesses and
organizations to maximize efficiency, innovation and
prosperity by leveraging the talent of their
multigenerational workforces.
Using our proven, research-based programs, Top Sixty can:
- Design, develop, and implement your longevity strategy.
- Improve your bottom line and workplace by understanding the impact of ageism.
- Train teams to embrace the new multigenerational culture.
- Facilitate focus groups, discussions, retreats, and events.
“Age is the new strategic imperative.
Working across an increasing number of generations
is the way of the future and presents untold opportunities.”
…Top Sixty Founder, Helen Hirsh Spence
SPEAKING
Helen Hirsh Spence, speaker, writer, and age
provocateur explains why we must reframe the
aging narrative (longevity literacy) and confront ageism.
A well-respected and sought-after thought leader,
Helen has appeared on a TEDx stage, and in major
national media outlets, on television, radio, and podcasts.
Audiences and industries from various sectors will
benefit from her talks and workshops on:
Longevity Literacy,
Age and Ageism, and
The Future of Work.
Or ask Helen to customize content
to suit your needs and interests.
“Helen was professional, wise, and wonderful to listen to. Helen is full of knowledge and encouraged us to think about aging differently, our hiring practices,
workspaces, and attitudes.”
KM LeClair
ABOUT TOP SIXTY OVER SIXTY
Top Sixty Over Sixty is a niche consultancy that promotes longevity literacy by providing the tools and training to thrive in today’s ageing and multigenerational world.
Top Sixty drives success by success by resetting thinking, unlocking potential, and leveraging the talent of all generations. Visit our ABOUT page to learn how we do this.
LATEST BLOGS
Liberating Structures; Collaboration on Steroids
This summer, I had the unique opportunity to spend time with some of the most well-known and sometimes, outspoken, thought leaders in the age space who offered two entirely different learning structures for their events. I gained a new perspective on collaboration and learning.
A New Learning: Delivering a TEDx Talk
Preparation for a TED or TEDx talk often starts six or more months before the event. Before embarking on this journey, I had no idea what was involved…or what I was in for.
Ageism and Politics
Dr. Ranganath puts Biden’s forgetfulness in context by explaining that the average older person may experience “retrieval failure” but that doesn’t signal cognitive decline.
LATEST NEWS
The “End Times”: Challenging Ageism
Notes Helen in the podcast, “We have to educate people because… when you introduce that phrase [You look good for your age], people think it’s a compliment. I think many of us took it as a compliment until we realized, “What does my age look like? What does any age look like?”
A Quiet Discrimination
“Ageism—the bias or prejudice based on age—continues to be socially acceptable, going largely unnoticed,” says Helen Hirsh Spence. “It’s evident everywhere and every day. It’s visible at the checkout in the grocery store, in our healthcare system, and throughout the service industry. If you’re labeled a ‘senior’ you are considered frail, vulnerable and in decline.”
‘There’s still time to re-create myself’
Retirement at 65 is an antiquated notion, says Helen Hirsh Spence, founder of Top Sixty Over Sixty, which helps organizations understand the value of having a multi-generational workforce. “Older adults have what’s called crystallized intelligence. Young people have fluid intelligence,” said Spence. “You need both.”