Joelle Warren, Founding Partner, Warren Partners

 This is an important read for leaders and a hopeful one for women. Lucy Ryan cuts through the excuses and debunks myths as to why we are losing talented midlife women from the workforce.  She uses research and stories and presents practical solutions for retaining critical female talent that allows midlife women to fulfil their potential.  There’s a call to arms for women and men to use their voice to make change happen and it needs to be heard from an economic, societal and moral perspective.  

— Joelle Warren, Founding Partner, Warren Partners

Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer, Connectr

At last, the voices of midlife women have a powerful collective voice, thanks to Lucy Ryan. There are two big reasons senior leaders (not just HR) should not just read this (very readable) book, but act on it. First taking action to address why women are ‘revolting’ is the right thing to do. Second, the business case for doing the ‘right thing’! In a world where talent is both scarce, especially experienced talent, and more and more expensive to hire, why not make more of what you have, and not enforce, bluntly out of date practices upon this wonderful, pool of (all too often overlooked) talent who will continue to bring their richness of lived experience and the diversity of thought that comes with it; and excitingly real evidence of inclusive leadership.       
Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer, Connectr 

— Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer, Connectr

Becky Hewitt, former Human Resources Director, Leeds Building Society

Real life, factual and gripping – an honest account which unmasks the experiences of midlife women, makes the invisible visible and challenges the exasperating norm of our times.  History will look back at the stories in this book and shake its head in disbelief.  Why on earth was the conversation so hard? Written for revolting women (know you are more than enough, you are vital and you are not alone – you are part of an uprising that is not being so silent) and for those men who have the courage and insight to lead a revolt - you’ll be taken beyond ‘it’s the right thing to do’ (of course, it is) and find yourself with a sharp nudge in the ribs.
Have you heard it all before? Is this an optional read? The answer is a resounding No.  You need it and your business demands it.

— Becky Hewitt, former Human Resources Director, Leeds Building Society

Cristina Nestares, CEO, UK Insurance, Admiral Group plc

I love this book! It has questioned my beliefs as a business leader and as a woman. It has helped me better understand professional women at midlife and know I’m not the only one juggling the care of parents and children. And it has given me a lot of energy and excitement for the next phase of my career. So much to give back and, of course, so much to achieve!

Cristina Nestares, CEO, UK Insurance, Admiral Group plc

Claire Hughes, Commercial Director, The PHS Group

This supremely well-researched and passionate book lifts the lid on the reality behind the story that ‘we’ve done it!’ in retaining our midlife professional women. Yes, we’re talking and doing a lot about gender parity, but there is still so much work for businesses and society to engage with – and this book should be your companion. It gave me lightbulb moments throughout, sometimes shocking, but mostly inspiring. I felt hopeful at the extent that women want to work and contribute after midlife, despite the considerable ‘blind eye’ being turned to their exit. A relevant, timely book that should be pressed into the hands of every executive, male and female alike.  

— Claire Hughes, Commercial Director, The PHS Group