‘Who am I apart from my history and the roles I have played?’ James Hollis

The midlife transition can be profoundly unsettling. We may discover that the ways in which we have measured the success of our lives are no longer enough to sustain us. We may discover that our bodies have begun to fail us and that our experience and knowledge may not be enough to overcome the increasingly complex challenges of work. We may begin to question our identity and begin to wonder who are, beyond the roles we are required to play. We may begin to realise that in order to find a more meaningful way we may need to step forward into an unknown future without the comfortable masks and habits that have defined us.

This one hour webinar will explore how our sense of identity is formed and the danger that identity then poses to our lifelong development. We will consider the forces that shape our inevitable midlife experience and the challenges we must face to make a successful crossing into the second half of life. We will reflect on the implications for both our personal lives and the roles we may play in our organisations and societies.

The webinar will also include references for further reading and additional materials, including a chapter from the recently published book 'A Jungian Approach to Coaching: The Theory and Practice of Turning Leaders into People' by Laurence Barrett.

It is intended for coaches and development professionals who want to better understand how to help others (and themselves) through this, often challenging, time.