Articles on career design in your 40s and 50s - from every angle

The Most-read Articles Series

How to choose the right career coach/consultant (even if you’re not sure you need one yet.)

The Emotional Anatomy of a Redundancy (or any other unexpected exit from a company)

Could half your team be silently struggling with chronic boredom?

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As good as work gets post-35? (and what the happiest 1% do differently)

You're not too old and it's not too late: An invitation to join the Midlife Unstuck community

Interested in career change your 40s, 50s or 60s? Interested in joining a community wishing to design more satisfaction and fulfilling careers? Join the Midlife Unstuck community to kick-start your career overhaul.

When work isn’t “good enough” but you can’t escape to the circus (Keira’s story)

The Case Study Series

I succeeded climbing someone else’s mountain. Now I want to climb my own - if I only knew which and how. (Dermot’s Story)

I built a work life that looked right - yet it felt so wrong! (Shauna’s story)

"I don't know what I want or need - but I know I don't want this!" (Saoirse's Story)

So many ideas, so little time. When making the right decision is critical for success. (Iona’s story)

I gave early retirement a shot - it didn’t suit me! (Dana’s story)

Designing a new career, in a new country - at the same time (Pete’s story)

I had a good idea about my future…but no idea how to test it - let alone make it happen. (Cliona’s Story)

When boring becomes unbearable, designing joy-at-work, speedily. (Joelyn’s story)

What if your first career is the wrong one? (Caoimhe's story)

I fear I'll be in the same frustrating position in 5 years—I’ll just be 5 years older! (Cillian’s story)

Brilliant career derailed by a narcissistic boss – and the fierce comeback that followed. (Kara’s story)

Two years ago, I thought I'd finally cracked it until… (Joanne's story)

Saying good-bye to corporate life at 55, after an unplanned exit (Aaron’s story)

When big change isn’t financially possible…yet. A letter from beyond. (Jarlath's Story)

When work isn’t “good enough” but you can’t escape to the circus (Keira’s story)

I worry about losing what I've got left…a lot. (Bridie’s story)

Embracing an alternative exit towards a new dream (Aoibhe’s story)

Designing an midlife exit plan - when all you want to do is press the “eject!” button (Dara's Story)

The Chronic Boredom at Work Series

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Chronic boredom to joy at work (a mini-series)

Could half your team be silently struggling with chronic boredom?

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Boredom: The Movie (3min)

As good as work gets post-35? (and what the happiest 1% do differently)

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The forgotten middle child of the career happiness family - and the dangers of not noticing

When boring becomes unbearable, designing joy-at-work, speedily. (Joelyn’s story)

When work isn’t “good enough” but you can’t escape to the circus (Keira’s story)

The Take-Action-Now Series [Downloadable Resources]

5 Questions worth asking (and answering) - if you're feeling career stuck

Feeling stuck in a career that doesn’t fit anymore? Here are 5 questions that could kick start a new future for you. In a smart, thoughtful way rather than a run-for-the-hills way!

Why knowing your Career Kryptonite reduces stress (even if you're not ready for big change)

Here’s what happened when I popped my “Joy at work” cherry...(and how to find your career Superpowers)

How stuck am I? 3 assessments tools (brilliant for data-lovers)

Big birthday wisdom - about career change and other things.

A common trigger for career change in 40s, 50s or 60s

The Fierce Emporium Series

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Everything you need to know about The Fierce Emporium Programme

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The Express train to career change: why it's so alluring yet so dangerous.

"I don't know what I want or need - but I know I don't want this!" (Saoirse's Story)

Let’s compare price…my fastest career redesign programme vs the DIY/Group option.

9 reasons why The Fierce Emporium (alone) isn't the right career design programme for you

Saying good-bye to corporate life at 55, after an unplanned exit (Aaron’s story)

The Financial Series

The Emotional Anatomy of a Redundancy (or any other unexpected exit from a company)

19 speedy insights from 25+years of career consulting (for those with zero time to waste!)

Kiss goodbye to these 32 things - if you want to design more joy at work in your 40s or 50s

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Lather-Rinse-Repeat. 11 ways to keep doing work that doesn't feel good enough...forever.

I gave early retirement a shot - it didn’t suit me! (Dana’s story)

As good as work gets post-35? (and what the happiest 1% do differently)

7 dignified strategies for midlifers to handle a "baby boss" (who's your child's age) and keep getting paid

Career change in your 40s or 50s: Leaps vs Tweaks (do you really need to escape your first career?)

Fired post 50? Will you ever earn the same salary package again?

How to remain highly paid in your 40s, 50s and 60s (and avoid "The Squeeze")

Let’s compare price…my fastest career redesign programme vs the DIY/Group option.

Designing a new career, in a new country - at the same time (Pete’s story)

#FierceCasts: Short videos on career design after 40 - start here

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Can starting a business alongside full-time careers be fun? I catch up with two gin-makers who think so.

The one thing I lacked that would have shaved years off my career change (plus at least £120k of career change costs)

The little white lies that keep you stuck (and why not to believe them!)

The financial slap in the face I needed to rethink my career longevity.

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How to stay in a job you don't like...FOREVER! (And the exact steps to do the opposite.)

50 year old “Corporate Toast”: the silent career trend we all know about but don’t talk about…and what to do about it.

Saying good-bye to corporate life at 55, after an unplanned exit (Aaron’s story)

Should I stay or should I go? How to make the decision.

Top 5 regrets of the dying…No 2 will impact your midlife career today

Lessons on career from interviews with the dying. No. 2 “I wish I hadn’t worked so hard”.”

13 Things I’m glad I did since quitting my job without a plan (even if I don’t recommend that as your career change strategy)

How to free yourself from the work stories you tell yourself (that can keep you stuck forever)

Attitude to money impacts career freedom. A true story and lessons learned.

Designing an midlife exit plan - when all you want to do is press the “eject!” button (Dara's Story)

3 things mid-lifers need to know about happy retirement

The Superpowers Series

Want more work joy at 40? Start here...

5 Questions worth asking (and answering) - if you're feeling career stuck

Feeling stuck in a career that doesn’t fit anymore? Here are 5 questions that could kick start a new future for you. In a smart, thoughtful way rather than a run-for-the-hills way!

Could half your team be silently struggling with chronic boredom?

13 things worth knowing - before you stay another year.

Experiments - How I gave my midlife career a fierce kiss of life.

Career change in your 40s or 50s: Leaps vs Tweaks (do you really need to escape your first career?)

How to remain highly paid in your 40s, 50s and 60s (and avoid "The Squeeze")

Designing a new career, in a new country - at the same time (Pete’s story)

9 reasons why The Fierce Emporium (alone) isn't the right career design programme for you

Why knowing your Career Kryptonite reduces stress (even if you're not ready for big change)

Can starting a business alongside full-time careers be fun? I catch up with two gin-makers who think so.

Here’s what happened when I popped my “Joy at work” cherry...(and how to find your career Superpowers)

The one thing I lacked that would have shaved years off my career change (plus at least £120k of career change costs)

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Reclaiming Middle Aged Me (1 year on) - Lessons learned

I fear I'll be in the same frustrating position in 5 years—I’ll just be 5 years older! (Cillian’s story)

Brilliant career derailed by a narcissistic boss – and the fierce comeback that followed. (Kara’s story)

Two years ago, I thought I'd finally cracked it until… (Joanne's story)

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Career plot twist ahead: Seize a pen - embrace extraordinary fulfillment.

Reached your midlife career tipping point yet? How to know…

Embracing an alternative exit towards a new dream (Aoibhe’s story)

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You’re not alone…what stops others from experiencing Joy at Work?

How to get the most from the Joy at Work Summit 2024.

The Stress Series

Chronic boredom to joy at work (a mini-series)

Want more work joy at 40? Start here...

Everything you need to know about The Fierce Emporium Programme

I built a work life that looked right - yet it felt so wrong! (Shauna’s story)

How to choose the right career coach/consultant (even if you’re not sure you need one yet.)

The Emotional Anatomy of a Redundancy (or any other unexpected exit from a company)

The Express train to career change: why it's so alluring yet so dangerous.

19 speedy insights from 25+years of career consulting (for those with zero time to waste!)

"I don't know what I want or need - but I know I don't want this!" (Saoirse's Story)

Kiss goodbye to these 32 things - if you want to design more joy at work in your 40s or 50s

Lather-Rinse-Repeat. 11 ways to keep doing work that doesn't feel good enough...forever.

So many ideas, so little time. When making the right decision is critical for success. (Iona’s story)

13 things worth knowing - before you stay another year.

I gave early retirement a shot - it didn’t suit me! (Dana’s story)

Experiments - How I gave my midlife career a fierce kiss of life.

As good as work gets post-35? (and what the happiest 1% do differently)

The forgotten middle child of the career happiness family - and the dangers of not noticing

How a health scare, bereavement or grief impacts career change (to avoid making rash decisions)

7 dignified strategies for midlifers to handle a "baby boss" (who's your child's age) and keep getting paid

Career change in your 40s or 50s: Leaps vs Tweaks (do you really need to escape your first career?)

Fired post 50? Will you ever earn the same salary package again?

How to remain highly paid in your 40s, 50s and 60s (and avoid "The Squeeze")

12 surprising things I’ve learned about career change (from 8 years of helping midlife professionals change career)

Let’s compare price…my fastest career redesign programme vs the DIY/Group option.

#FierceCasts: Short videos on career design after 40 - start here

Why knowing your Career Kryptonite reduces stress (even if you're not ready for big change)

The one thing I lacked that would have shaved years off my career change (plus at least £120k of career change costs)

4 stories you might be telling yourself that keep you stuck - in a career that no longer fits

Reclaiming Middle Aged Me (1 year on) - Lessons learned

The little white lies that keep you stuck (and why not to believe them!)

The Guest Contributors Series

Reclaiming Middle Aged Me (1 year on) - Lessons learned

What if your first career is the wrong one? (Caoimhe's story)

If you can design your second husband, you can design your second career (Kerstin’s story)

Two years ago, I thought I'd finally cracked it until… (Joanne's story)

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Reclaiming Middle Aged Me - A story of how one change, can impact everything

I worry about losing what I've got left…a lot. (Bridie’s story)

Career change at 59 - Crisis leading to positive change.

Attitude to money impacts career freedom. A true story and lessons learned.

Reclaiming Middle Aged Me (3 years on) - My biggest work regret

Moving on...? (A love letter or a Dear John to a 20 year career)

5 Stress management strategies - to help with your midlife career

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Chronic boredom to joy at work (a mini-series)

Want more work joy at 40? Start here...

Everything you need to know about The Fierce Emporium Programme

I succeeded climbing someone else’s mountain. Now I want to climb my own - if I only knew which and how. (Dermot’s Story)

I built a work life that looked right - yet it felt so wrong! (Shauna’s story)

5 Questions worth asking (and answering) - if you're feeling career stuck

Feeling stuck in a career that doesn’t fit anymore? Here are 5 questions that could kick start a new future for you. In a smart, thoughtful way rather than a run-for-the-hills way!