Redirection After 50 with Dr. Suzanne Cook

About this episode

Dr. Suzanne Cook discusses the concept of 'redirection' in later-life careers with host Pauline James.

For decades, careers have been framed as a linear path, one that builds, peaks, and then winds down. But what if that model no longer reflects how we live and work today? In this episode of The Next Chapter, Pauline James, CEO of Anchor HR, speaks with Dr. Suzanne Cook, a Canadian social gerontologist and adult educator whose research is reshaping how we understand later-life careers. At the heart of the conversation is her concept of “redirection”, a stage where individuals transition into n...

People in this episode

Host: Pauline James

Guest: Dr. Suzanne Cook

Topics covered

• career redirection
• later-life careers
• social gerontology
• adult education
• work-life balance

Keywords

• career transition
• redirection
• gerontology
• adult education
• work
• life stages
• career paths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anchor HR, The HR Gazette

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