Career Coaching for Midlife and Beyond

""The book you hold, written by a writer with immense experience in the field of career coaching for older adults, fills an important gap in the career development literature. Dr Denise Taylor writes with immense wisdom and sensitivity, framing what it means to support individuals in mid-life and beyond holistically, underlining the varied psychological shifts that can occur for individuals in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Addressing ageist myths about what older individuals are capable of, Dr Taylor nonetheless does not sugar coat what it means to be an individual seeking work at a time of life when many planned to enter retirement. Each individual’s circumstances vary, but the reader is ably supported by chapters looking at a range of situations, from those seeking to re-enter work when retirement is less fulfilling than they anticipated, to those having to find work through financial necessity. Those who are considering reorientating their practice to work with older clients will find much useful information in this book to help with this, including a wide range of practical activities designed for different types of client and different stages of the coaching process. Throughout, Dr Taylor maintains an ethically grounded focus, helping the reader maintain a reflective awareness of what areas fall within their remit as a coach, and which needs would be more appropriately met by a different type of professional. 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."" Dr Oliver Jenkin PGCE RCDP, NICEC Fellow. CDI Senior Professional Development and Standards Manager, and Editor of the CDI’s magazine, Career Matters.