'Changes occur all the time. They can be identifiable and dramatic, or they can emerge imperceptibly, creeping up on you until one day you realise your foundations are less solid than you imagined. At this point in your life you need to find a new path.'

Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work.

Changing Gear looks at why work is such an important part of a person's identity, and how challenging it can be when it's time to change gear, whether that's to explore a new path or take a step back from our careers entirely.

Offering insight, advice and practical exercises to help you make the right decisions, this valuable guide gives you the tools to navigate complicated situations, identify what's most important, and develop the skills you need to cope with change.

Jan Hall (Author)
Jan Hall is a successful entrepreneur and business leader. She is now an adviser to FTSE 100 CEOs and Chairmen. She was a leading global headhunter for over 20 years, has sat as a Non-Executive Director on multiple boards, and coaches top leaders.

In 2013 she wrote Dementia Essentials - How to Guide a Loved One Through Dementia (Vermilion), which was her way of grieving following the death of her mother.

Jon Stokes (Author)
Jon Stokes is a clinical psychologist and one of the UK's top leadership coaches. He has taught for many years at Oxford University as a Senior Fellow at Said Business School and is a Senior Member of St Antony's College. His research and writing focuses on leadership for the modern world.

His publications include chapters on 'The Psychodynamics of Teams' and 'Organisational Stress' in The Unconscious at Work and 'Why do we work' in Talking Cure, the book accompanying a TV series, and 'Leadership and Executive Coaching' in The Sage Handbook of Coaching.