Supporting Midlife Career Transitions Through Coaching

A Psychological Guide
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-12660-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book provides practical advice for career coaches, executive coaches, and HR professionals who support midlife professionals navigating career transitions.
Midlife career transitions are becoming the norm, not the exception. Traditional career models no longer fit a workforce which is living longer, working longer, and redefining success. Yet, many career coaches still rely on early-career coaching models which do not address the unique psychological, financial, and identity challenges of midlife career change. This book bridges that gap by providing: a research-backed framework for coaching midlife clients; psychological insights into the fears, identity shifts, and motivations behind midlife career change; practical coaching tools, strategies, and case studies for guiding clients through uncertainty; and a roadmap for portfolio careers, self-employment, and new career pathways. As the workforce ages and recareering becomes a mainstream trend, career coaches must be equipped to support clients who are not “starting over” but evolving into their next stage of meaningful work. This book ensures coaches have the evidence-based knowledge, tools, and confidence to guide their clients through one of the most significant career transitions of their lives. It is particularly relevant for those working with clients in their forties, fifties, and beyond who are considering a career shift—whether by choice or necessity—and also includes material on end-of-career transitions.
Appealing to coaches, as well as HR professions and students of coaching, the author provides clear advice and support, based on her research and personal lived experience of making a midlife career change.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mulligan-Foster, Clare

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Berufs- und Studienberatung, Karriereplanung
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Berufe, Ausbildung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE MIDLIFE CAREER TRANSITION 1. Why Midlife Career Change is Different 2. The Psychology of Recareering 3. Contemporary Career Models and Their Relevance to Coaching PART TWO: COACHING MIDLIFE CAREER TRANSITIONS 4. The IGLOO Framework for Career Coaching (Adapted for Career Coaches) 5. Career Exploration and Self-Discovery Coaching Tools 6. Overcoming Psychological Barriers in Career Change 7. Supporting Clients Who Choose Portfolio Careers or Self-Employment 8. Coaching for Career Longevity and Future-Proofing Work 9. Coaching for End of Career Transition PART THREE: THE BUSINESS OF CAREER COACHING FOR MIDLIFE PROFESSIONALS Chapter 10: Designing Career Coaching Programs for Midlife Clients Chapter 11: Marketing and Positioning Your Coaching Practice for Midlife Clients Chapter 12: Coaching Ethics and Best Practices for Midlife Clients PART FOUR: ORGANISATINAL SUPPORT MIDLIFE PROFESSIONALS Chapter 13: Leadership and HR support Chapter 14: Organisational Career Planning – Opportunities to Engage with Career Planning with Age-Friendly Focus PART FIVE: CASE STUDIES 15. Case Studies of Career Transitions

Über Autor(innen)

Clare Mulligan-Foster is a Chartered Psychologist and expert in midlife career transitions, with a focus on coaching professionals in their forties and fifties who are navigating career change. With a background in both Organisational Psychology and executive coaching, she brings a unique blend of academic research and practical, real-world coaching experience to help midlife professionals find fulfilling and sustainable career paths. Prior to her psychology career, she spent 25 years in financial services, rising to Managing Director before making her own midlife career change. This personal experience, combined with her deep knowledge of career development, psychology, and workplace dynamics, makes her a trusted guide for professionals seeking their next career chapter.