You know you need a career change. You’ve lost motivation and dread another five or ten years in the same role. A friend suggests a career transition coach. It sounds interesting… but is it worth it?

The bigger risk isn’t trying coaching — it’s staying stuck. Every year in the wrong career drains energy and opportunity. Coaching helps you stop circling the same questions and move forward.

Is boldness risky — or necessary — when thinking about career change in your 40s or 50s? Bold moves aren’t always about taking wild risks. Sometimes, they’re about recognising when not changing is the bigger gamble.