Am I Too Old To Change Careers?

This question came from a listener who asked: “I'm 62—am I too old to change careers?”

I remember a conversation with a Speedy Sherpa client in his 50s that sent me down a rabbit hole looking for what I began calling "the unicorns"—people in their 60s who weren’t just working, but thriving in meaningful full-time roles. And yes, I found them. But they didn’t get there by accident.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why “Corporate Toast at 50” is still far too common
• What thriving 60-somethings do differently
• The real reason career joy is rare—but not impossible—after 60
• And why you don’t need permission… you just need a plan.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “too late” to make a change—this one’s for you.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Speedy Sherpa Programme: https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/the-redesign
• Article: 50 Year Old “Corporate Toast” https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2017/9/20/50-year-old-corporate-toast
• The (2025) Midlife Work-Life Satisfaction Report - https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2025/midlife-worklife-satisfaction

In this episode of Joy at Work, I reconnect with my old friend and ex-colleague Nia Trussler, now an Associate Partner at Page Executive. We worked together in the headhunting world over a decade ago, and today, she joins me to shed light on a powerful shift in how companies are selecting senior leaders.

Gone are the days when only linear, polished blue-chip CVs were the golden ticket. Nia shares how companies are now valuing non-linear, innovative career paths—those who’ve zig-zagged, pivoted, and taken unconventional routes.

We discuss:

• The rising demand for complex, multidimensional leadership roles
• Why traditional career ladders are no longer the norm
• The power of your neglected network
• How to get noticed by headhunters today (even if you’re not marketing yourself)

This one is packed with real insight from the other side of the hiring table. Whether you’re rethinking your next move or curious about how the exec job market is evolving, you’ll want to tune in.

🔗 Ready to explore what’s next for you? Start with the Derailed Life Satisfaction Assessment – it’s the perfect entry point to begin your career redesign.

Have you been ignoring the rattles in your career for a while?

In this episode of Joy at Work, I answer a heartfelt listener question: “When is the best time to change careers after 40?”

If you're over 40 and feeling that something's just... off — like you're driving a car that no longer fits the journey you're on — you're not alone. I talk through the quiet warning signs that we so often ignore, and the real cost of waiting too long to make a change.

Midlife career change isn’t about starting over. It’s about tuning up, resetting your GPS, and taking the next small, intentional step.

🔧 You don’t need to burn it all down — but you do need to lift the bonnet and take a look inside.

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