Career Coaching for Midlife and Beyond

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>'A vital book whose importance will only grow as longer less linear careers become more and more the norm. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all who have a genuine interest in supporting adults throughout the length of their career journey.'</em></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Dr Oliver Jenkin PGCE RCDP NICEC Fellow.</strong></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>CDI Senior Professional Development and Standards Manager and Editor of the CDI's magazine <em>Career Matters</em>.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Career professionals face growing challenges when supporting older clients through career transitions. Career and professional growth evolve dramatically from midlife onward with distinct considerations at each stage. Drawing from research and real-world experience this book addresses the complex challenges professionals face in midlife transitions and the profound shift into retirement. It explores how clients can leverage decades of experience adapt to evolving industries and navigate age-related perceptions all while finding meaning beyond traditional work life.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Readers will discover practical strategies to support older clients through these transitions. The accessible coaching-focused tone will guide professionals through helping clients identify transferable skills implement personal branding and networking. There are also deeper insights into managing identity shifts and discovering new purpose. Each chapter offers actionable advice and inspirational stories helping clients transform professional experience into new opportunities.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>This guide offers: </span></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Specialised assessment tools:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)> tailored instruments designed to address the unique challenges of midlife career transitions and retirement planning. </span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>In-depth case studies:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)> real-world examples from diverse industries illustrating practical applications of coaching strategies. </span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Practical coaching tools:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)> ready-to-use session plans conversation guides and structured models to help coaches navigate both the practical and emotional aspects of later-life career transitions.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Addressing both the practical and psychological dimensions of coaching midlife clients through career transitions and retirement planning this guide empowers career professionals to help clients embrace their next chapter with confidence and clarity. </span></p>