About this episode

Jess Spiers discusses coaching men in their 40s and 50s through emotional challenges and the importance of seeking support.

In episode 4 of our Coaching Men series, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Jess Spiers, a coach who specialises in supporting men in their 40s and 50s who appear successful but feel trapped, unfulfilled, or burned out. Jess shares how a 20-year career in digital content ultimately led her to coaching and why she made men's mental health her focus. It's a candid conversation about a quiet struggle that many men are navigating alone. Jess discusses the emotional barriers that so often stop men from seeking support, and how coaching creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their values, challenge limiting beliefs, and begin to understand their emotions without judgement. As a trained Emotions Coaching Practitioner, Jess makes a compelling case that working with your emotions isn't soft or fluffy — it's one of the most practical tools available for gaining clarity and moving forward. Jess shares some of the tools she uses, with real life examples that demonstrate their success. The episode closes with an important reframe feeling stuck doesn't always require a dramatic life overhaul. Often, the most meaningful change comes from small, intentional shifts that bring…

People in this episode

Host: Rob Lawrence

Guest: Jess Spiers

Topics covered

• men's mental health
• coaching
• emotional barriers
• self-improvement
• career fulfillment

Keywords

• coaching
• men's health
• emotions
• self-help
• career coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Successful on Paper

More episodes of The AC Podcast

• 304: Breaking Down the Man Box: Nature, Walking and Vulnerability with Al Kennedy · July 20, 2026 · 46 min
• 303: Letting Go of Winning: What It Really Means to Redefine Success After 40 with Cassandra Andrews · July 13, 2026 · 41 min
• 302: Liberating Masculinity with Sam Adams · July 6, 2026 · 44 min
• 300: Six Years, 300 Episodes, and a New Name: Introducing Coaching Voices with Smaranda Dochia, Maxine Bell and Rob Lawrence · June 22, 2026 · 1h 4m
• 299: Creating Safe Spaces for Men with Jamie Robins · June 15, 2026 · 49 min
• 298: The Silent Struggle: Helping Men Lead, Cope and Rediscover Themselves with Vicky Kelly · June 8, 2026 · 51 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The AC Podcast podcast page.