Ellen M. Holtzman, DTM
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Distinguished Toastmaster
Content Writer | Keynote Speaker | Educational Ambassador
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Pelican
Toni was relegated to the back office in her later years, though still in her early fifties passing for 38. Management was no longer hiring mid career and the age gap became obvious. When there were thirty and forty somethings she could blend in. Hiring the young grads and millennials, made Toni look more like their mother than a co-conspirator.
By Ellen M. Holtzman, DTM4 years ago in Futurism
Ambition Unmasked
As a feminist, I have been able to rise to power though not always hold onto it. Once I had my seat at the table, I conformed and fit in. I never earned the C-Suite role I so desired in a corporate setting, yet in my volunteer organization I am viewed as a Director and sought after to host events leading teams of 20 or more people. This is something I want to figure out as I have a couple decades to go in the work force. It is no longer about climbing to the top of an organization. It is about earning a position of power in order to create space for others. I am not black, though I can recognize when someone is being marginalized.
By Ellen M. Holtzman, DTM5 years ago in Humans
Old Fashioned
"Shirley Temple on ice with ginger ale, please." Ally whispered loudly to the waitress as she looked around. She didn't want her sister to know she quit drinking, again. The facade of her look alike old fashioned bourbon was comforting. Quarantine day drinking had finally gotten to her. Without alcohol, she was a dry drunk. Twelve step emotional sobriety was too much work. If not for anger and resentments, she wouldn't have fuel to get through the day. After losing her job there was no one left to be mad at but herself. She had a strong urge for a drink and to be out of the house.
By Ellen M. Holtzman, DTM5 years ago in Families
