Our Story
The Midlife Man came to be in 2021 after our founder, Caroline, ……. (cant finish the line!)
Ironically, when she qualified as a Coach, she focused predominantly on women, championing them in their careers, working with them to have the career they want while navigating significant transitions in their lives such as returning to work post parental leave, divorce, illness and everything in between.
It was while doing this work that male leaders within Caroline’s network started getting in touch...
The Pattern That Emerged
Fast forward 2 years of coaching men across industries, from finance and law to creative leadership and tech, founder Caroline began to notice a pattern. Successful, intelligent men in their 40s and 50s were feeling – silently – stuck. They didn’t feel they could talk about their stress, doubts, or sense of burnout, and didn’t know where to turn.
Some needed a sounding board, some came with specific developmental goals. Others felt lost, alone, not great about themselves but not sure who to talk to about that.
They were holding a lot, career pressures, family responsibilities, ageing parents, expectations, and rarely had a space to talk about how it actually felt. They didn’t want to burden their partners, or appear weak at work. And yet, behind the success, there was often self-doubt, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection which in turn was affecting wellbeing, performance and fulfilment.
This, coupled with the bleak reality of statistics around male mental health, death by suicide and burnout pointed to the fact that men, in particular, those in their 40’s and 50’s, are not ok.
The Gap That Sparked The Midlife Man
At the same time, Caroline saw an abundance of networks and wellbeing spaces for women, but almost nothing designed for men. That gap became the seed of The Midlife Man.
From One Coach to a Collective
What began as one coach’s idea has grown into a collective of accredited, experienced coaches, each dedicated to helping men gain self-awareness and the tools and strategies to develop, have purpose, reach their potential, and most importantly, feel fulfilled.
Based on demand, we now proudly work with men at any stage of life, be that elite athletes in their 20s or retiring leaders in their 60s.
What Men Were Carrying
be the best version of yourself. whatever that means for you
OUR Mission
The Midlife Man is more than a coaching company for high achieving men, it’s a platform and space for raising awareness around men in the workplace and contributing towards creating a positive around men, masculinity and role models for the next generation.
Our mission, through coaching, events and content, is to provide a dependable outlet for men – typically in high-pressure senior roles - where they can navigate their challenges, reach their goals, and build the mindset and resilience needed to thrive in today’s world. Where they feel safe, championed, seen.
What we do
1:1 Coaching for Individuals
Personalised, evidence-based coaching for high achievers navigating change, burnout, or transition. Whether it’s building confidence, improving wellbeing, enhancing your influence as a leader or finding direction, we offer the space to take stock, reflect, understand yourself and – as a result - move forward with clarity.
Coaching for Organisations
We work with employers to improve male wellbeing in the workplace and to minimise risk of burnout in senior leaders. We provide workshops, leadership programmes, and cultural initiatives that strengthen inclusion, allyship, and sustainable performance.
OUR TEAM
We’re a collective of reputed accredited coaches with backgrounds in leadership, business, and human development. Each of us brings lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared belief in helping men reach their potential. We’re proudly down to earth and committed in our approach.
We combine the rigour of executive coaching with the empathy and understanding that men need, but few ask for (we’re going to change that).
OUR APPROACH
Confidentiality, empathy, and integrity sit at the core of everything we do.
We’re accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and guided by its Code of Ethics, ensuring every coaching conversation remains private, professional, and grounded in respect.
Our approach blends evidence-based methods with real-world understanding. We meet each client where they are - creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely human.
We don’t rush the process or use one-size-fits-all models.
We listen, reflect, observe, and challenge, helping men find clarity in the noise, confidence in uncertainty, and purpose in transition.
get in touch
Whether you’re an individual ready for change, an organisation seeking to support your male workforce, or a partner wanting to collaborate on the conversation, we’d love to chat.
Contact us via email - info@themidlifeman.co.uk
Alternatively you can set up a call using the link below.