EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 8 MIN
How to Use a Career Coach After 50
from Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo: 50+ Professionals, Encore Careers, and Pre-Retirement · host Fexingo
In this episode of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how 50-plus professionals can effectively use a career coach to navigate the final chapter of their working life. They discuss what to look for in a coach, the difference between coaching and therapy, and how to set clear goals. The conversation features a case study of a 56-year-old marketing director who used a coach to transition from corporate to nonprofit work, cutting her job search time in half. Lucas shares a concrete framework: the four-phase coaching process—assessment, strategy, execution, and accountability. Luna adds insights on red flags, like coaches who promise guarantees. The hosts also touch on budgeting for coaching and the surprising statistic that only 12 percent of job seekers over 50 use a career coach, despite evidence that it boosts outcomes. A practical, no-nonsense look at a tool many late-career professionals overlook. #CareerCoach #LateCareer #JobSearchAfter50 #EncoreCareer #CareerTransition #Coaching #NonprofitTransition #MarketingDirector #JobSearchStrategy #Accountability #Assessment #Execution #RedFlags #CoachingRates #CareerPivot #Over50 #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how 50-plus professionals can effectively use a career coach to navigate the final chapter of their working life. They discuss what to look for in a coach, the difference between coaching and therapy, and how to set clear goals. The conversation features a case study of a 56-year-old marketing director who used a coach to transition from corporate to nonprofit work, cutting her job search time in half. Lucas shares a concrete framework: the four-phase coaching process—assessment, strategy, execution, and accountability. Luna adds insights on red flags, like coaches who promise guarantees. The hosts also touch on budgeting for coaching and the surprising statistic that only 12 percent of job seekers over 50 use a career coach, despite evidence that it boosts outcomes. A practical, no-nonsense look at a tool many late-career professionals overlook. #CareerCoach #LateCareer #JobSearchAfter50 #EncoreCareer #CareerTransition #Coaching #NonprofitTransition #MarketingDirector #JobSearchStrategy #Accountability #Assessment #Execution #RedFlags #CoachingRates #CareerPivot #Over50 #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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