Are You Ready To Make A
Meaningful Career Change?

Do you want a career change that allows you...

... to give back in some way?
... to make a difference?
... to share what you've learned?

Maybe you feel like it's time to do something different with your life. You want to do something more meaningful than just "retire". Or you dream about a new career in midlife that would give you a sense of purpose and allow you to...

But you also feel stuck, uncertain about what you have to offer, with no clear sense of direction. It can be uncomfortable, even painful, when you're not clear about your path. Just thinking about changing careers seems overwhelming.

Career Change Pathways

"It takes courage to grow up and become
who you really are."
- e.e. cummings


Welcome to Career Change Pathways, a place where you can explore ideas and discover career change possibilities that express who you are!

My name is Janet Cranford, and I am a Career and Life Transition Coach. I am committed to helping people in midlife uncover their unique gifts, articulate their vision, and find the path that's right for them. What if you could:


"Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies
your vocation."
- Aristotle

Changing careers involves both self discovery and outward expression. You must journey inward before you can bring your gifts back to others. Only then can you truly understand how your unique strengths and values can combine to meet the needs of your world.

One of the purposes of this website is to share information and ideas with you, so I've divided it into three sections:

  1. Outer Pathways. Articles and resources exploring some of the options you have for expressing yourself in the world (and some of the issues you face).

    Whether you're thinking about changing careers in midlife, making a career change after 50, or including an encore career as part of your retirement lifestyle planning, you'll find some career ideas that will allow you to make a difference.

  1. Inner Pathways. Information, exercises, and career assessment tests to inspire the self discovery that is so necessary for a meaningful midlife career change, one that makes full use of your personal strengths.

    You'll also explore your life purpose, vision, and mission, which can give you a sense of direction when making a career change.

  1. Coaching. A description of the career coaching services offered by Career Change Pathways.

I hope you take the time to look around and explore. This site will change and grow over time, so please check back often.

Learn more about the people I work with.