Overview

'I highly recommend this book for anyone who is seeking to embrace the power and potential of the new life stage of “redefinition”.’ - Berit Lewis, Author of Ageing Upwards So, you’re leaving work: what’s next for you? As part of the first generation of women who were told they could ‘have it all’, you’ve striven to succeed both in and out of work – to achieve status and feel valued, to have had a rewarding and fulfilling life and career. But once you leave work, what next? How will you fill your time in a way that has purpose and meaning, and how will you keep the sense of being relevant and valued? Jane Moffett will help you understand yourself better, and expand your thinking to open up new opportunities, and new ways of finding purpose in life. By determining what it is you need and want, and focusing on where you can get it, you can design your own unique map for the future and embrace this life stage! As an executive coach, trainer and facilitator, Jane Moffett has 30 years of experience working with women at key points of change in their lives where the professional and the personal intersect. She writes and publishes regularly in this area and is a member of staff at the Henley Business School’s Coaching Centre, and regularly attends meetings of the Women and Work All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).

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Author:   Jane Moffett ,  Kathleen Soriano
Publisher:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Imprint:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 20.30cm
ISBN:  

9781788607896

ISBN 10:   1788607899
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   09 September 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword – written by Kathleen Soriano Introduction Who is this book for? Why me, why this book, and why now? New Beginnings What’s covered and why How to use this book Section 1: The Landscape Chapter 1: Big life changes The significance of big psychological transitions – including stopping work. 3 helpful transition models explained: The Change Curve, Bridges Transition Model, Schlossberg 4S model Chapter 2: What’s so special about now? The contrast with previous generations including the change in gender equality and its impact on education, expectations, and the world of work - and the reality of living through this What’s the impact of all this when women come to stopping work? Chapter 3: The shape of women’s careers What’s so special about women? Including women’s developmental psychology and career theory Caring responsibilities The impact of having a family Caring for young children Chapter 4: Midlife Collision The impact of ageism Section 2: Journey Preparation Chapter 5: Your starting point (leaving work) What’s in a decision? How will you leave? What can you learn from… Step 1 of your journey Chapter 6: Your timetable (change in time and structure) Time Structure What can you learning from… Step 2 of your journey Chapter 7: Your guidebook (learning, growth and connection) Why bother - what’s in it for you? What you can learn from… Step 3 of your journey Chapter 8: Your travelling companions (relationships) We are social beings What do you need, and why? What can you learning from… Step 4 of your journey Chapter 9: Your travelling gear (identity, image and status) Perceptions of age The post-menopausal you Your view versus society’s view Identity and image How can you change the narrative and tell a new story? What can you learn from… Step 5 of your journey Chapter 10: Your compass (meaning and purpose) What is ikigai and what is your ikigai? Hobbies or new work? Going on to paid work What can you learn from… Step 6 of your journey Section 3: Your map: Your 6-part guide for your future Sara’s map (fictional woman) Your map About the Author Further Resources Books, websites, groups, etc. Endnotes

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As an executive coach, trainer and facilitator, Jane Moffett has over 20 years of experience working with women at key points of change in their lives where the professional and the personal intersect. She writes and publishes regularly in this area and is a member of staff at the Coaching Centre at Henley Business School and the Women and Work All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).

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