For people who want regular personal or professional development advice from a qualified executive coach.
Why I care about Gen X -- The Invisible Generation
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I had a moment of clarity recently. Something that made me see something hiding in plain sight. You see, for the last couple of years, in my personal development coaching, I have been helping people in "the middle part of life". That's the best phrase I have managed to come up with to describe the kinds of people I help. But it is a bit of a nothing phrase isn't it? What does it actually mean? But then I spotted something about the majority of my clients. They are almost all Gen Xers. Which means that they were born roughly between 1965-1980. Like me: 1973 since you asked. I know, I look younger 😉 The reason Gen X is called Invisible is because it is sandwiched between the much larger Baby Boomers and the much more talked about Millennials. What's more, right now Gen X are the load carriers. Their kids still need them. Their parents need support. They carry a huge load in the workplace. Everyone turns to them. It's exhausting. And so, for the next couple of weeks, I am going to write about this issue in the hope I can help. So, if you know any Gen Xers who need a boost, get them to sign up here. Tomorrow I will share something brand new that they won't want to miss. Have a great day, Stephen -- If you’re curious whether coaching could help you find more clarity or direction, book a free 15-minute Clarity Call and we’ll explore it together. For anything else, hit reply. I answer every email personally. |
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