According to the Office of National Statistics, ‘mid-lifers’ are the fastest growing population but, in practice, investment for most businesses is heavily skewed to those in early career. Older workers…

During mid-life career change (or reinvention), a fascinating interplay emerges between fear and confidence – one that is both dynamic and frequently changing. Fascinating because the relationship appears not to…

The honest answer is – we never truly are. Maybe a better question is – how do I know I am ready enough? The idea of ‘systemic readiness’ In my…

When it comes to career change, like many other life changes, being prepared to ‘end’ is as important as being ready and open to a new beginning. In his well…

The role of dissatisfaction is critical to reinventing your career. Here are three key insights based on my award-winning research and coaching practice. Firstly, people who reinvent their work need…

By mid-life we are far from blank pages and mid life career change is not just about deciding to do something different or to become something or someone new –…

When I was conducting my recent research into mid-life / late career reinvention, I thought long and hard about the terminology I used – it’s vital to be clear about…

Economists are reporting that the ‘100 year life’ is already upon us, bringing a whole range of challenges and opportunities resulting from longer working lives (Gratton and Scott, 2016). Additionally,…