Career Stability Strategies During Personal Upheaval
Career Stability Strategies During Personal Upheaval Personal changes such as divorce or separation often disrupt focus at work and increase stress. Many people find that it can be hard to get through the work day and stay productive when dealing with these events. Challenges may include falling behind on key projects, difficulty communicating with colleagues, […]
Is AI Causing a Jobs Recession? Reflections on AI Job Displacement
Reflections on AI Job Displacement from Midlife and Beyond The recent UnHerd article “Has AI Caused the Jobs Recession?” paints a sobering picture. Entry-level jobs are vanishing, replaced by increasingly capable AI. While previous employment slumps proved temporary, this time, the ground may be shifting for good. As someone who has spent decades helping people […]
On Regret, Risk, and the Life Still to Come
Regret. It’s such a heavy word. But also a very human one. A later-life reflection on making peace with the past, and choosing what comes next. As we get older, especially in our sixties and beyond, regret can surface in surprising ways. Not always as dramatic turning points, but as quiet moments of reflection. We […]
Older workers and AI
It’s Not Just for the Young: How Older Workers Can (and Should) Use AI I’m nearly 68, and I’m still learning, not because I have to, but because I want to stay curious. This piece isn’t about technical skills. It’s about Older workers and AI and how we decide what role AI plays in our […]
Masculinity, Identity and the Weight of Work
Reflections from a career psychologist in later life Listening to What Lies Beneath I’ve been thinking recently about the links between work, class, and identity, especially for men. Not because it’s my main area of expertise, but because in over three decades of career coaching, I’ve seen the quiet impact of industrial and economic change […]
AI, Work and What Comes Next
How we respond now will shape more than just our careers We are standing at a hinge moment in history, one that few people fully understand, and even fewer are preparing for. As a psychologist who has spent decades studying work, identity, and transitions across the lifespan, I want to shout out about what is […]
Mastering the Balance Between Customisation and Efficiency
In the business environment, organisations are constantly seeking ways to tailor their operations to unique needs while maintaining the speed and productivity necessary for success. Striking the right balance between customisation and efficiency can be the difference between leading the market and falling behind. But how exactly can businesses master this delicate equilibrium? Why Customisation […]
The Power of Saying No
Every request you accept comes at a cost. If you want more time, energy, or focus, you need to say no more often. It’s not just about being more effective, it’s about protecting your well-being. For many, saying no feels uncomfortable. You worry about letting people down. You feel guilty for not helping. But constantly […]
A Psychologist’s Guide to Managing Overwhelm in Today’s Workplace
Overwhelm! The last three months have been hectic. I had to take action so I didn’t go under. Only now can I look back and review what I did. I can give thanks to some actions I took to prioritise myself. An example of wisdom from age. To say no is a complete answer. Professional […]
A message from our future self
Whatever age you are today; imagine you are 20 years into the future. You have learned a lot over these past 20 years and you are going to write a letter, or write a song to the person you are today. Imagine to have this gift of wisdom from the future … What would you […]
