Sheila Panchal & Ellen Jackson

This paper was presented at the 1st International Coaching Psychology Conference, London, December, 2006.

This paper shares a research-based model of a significant life transition experienced by individuals in their late 20s and early 30s, termed a ‘turning 30’ transition. It reviews psychological and social drivers of this transition for today’s generation (commonly known as Generation Y), and explores a range of emotional and behavioural outcomes. A coaching model is presented, which is designed to support coaches and therapists working with individuals in this age group. It is derived from positive and coaching psychology, and has been applied in individual and organisational contexts.

Keywords: Transitions, lifespan development, coaching, positive psychology, quarter-life, Generation Y.

Full article: Volume 3, Issue 2 pages 46 - 51