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Am I Too Old to Switch Careers?

About the class

It’s 2023. Massive layoffs abound, but the war for talent rages on. It’s confusing!

Add to that the tricky question of age, and you may wonder, “Am I too old to consider switching careers at this stage? Or should I just hold on for dear life where I am?”

Many professionals, and not just in the VUCA (on steroids) world of 2023, wonder if they are too old to switch careers, and the broader question of age in the workforce creates a lot of debate and discrimination, however optimistic we try to be.  

In this webinar, we explored the realities surrounding the issue. And we believe it’s an issue that it is literally never too early to be thinking about!

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The realities, stereotypes, and myths surrounding career switches later in life

• Why and how older workers are a strong value proposition for companies

• The case for moving, whatever your age, and the pitfalls to avoid

• Key strategies and practical tips for successfully making the switch

We brought you case studies and the wisdom of having interviewed and analyzed many professionals who underwent that transition.

About the Presenter

Claire Harbour was born a people person. How come? Because she has always been fascinated by what makes each of us tick and how to get the very best out of everyone. Her clumsy, sometimes intrusive childhood questions have grown up into deep, challenging adult explorations, and she will not be done until she has ensured that every human on this planet has the greatest chance of flourishing and being joyful in both work and life.

Her studies of language and culture at Cambridge, plus an MBA adventure at INSEAD, and her work across 4 continents, 17 countries, and 8 languages in multiple sectors, functions, and roles position her to support a broad range of clients through personal and organizational growth. 

Her writing includes articles and case studies for INSEAD, as well as a book co-authored with Antoine, Disrupt Your Career - How to Navigate Disruptive Career Transitions and Thrive. Their online course, How to be a Career Acrobat, can be found here. And if you wish to contact or work with Claire, you can do so at www.claireharbour.com


Antoine Tirard’s French upbringing was not much of an indicator of the global career he would rapidly build nor of the multiple transitions, he would make across roles, industries, continents, and cultures. The one absolute constant has been a drive to bring out the best in the talent around him, whatever the context. His work as a leader of talent strategy and leadership development at global multinationals has left a deep impact, as has his recent work consulting and advising significant organizations on a wide range of talent, people, and leadership issues.

His early career in Human Resource led him to a series of people-focused roles at blue chip organizations, from the Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance to L’Oréal, Novartis, and LVMH, before deciding to become an external talent management adviser. 

For the past dozen years, he has been using his unique mix of passion for people and their development with a profound understanding of how businesses work, consulting with leaders across the board on talent and leadership.

Antoine has co-authored three books on careers, talent assessments, and HR management. He is also the author of tens of articles about talent and careers. He is a regular lecturer at INSEAD, where he gained his MBA and the Institut Magellan, as well as a frequent speaker at international conferences. 

Antoine lives near Paris and frequently travels to meet clients, visit his children who live in three countries and connect with his friends around the world.

If you wish to check out Antoine’s work or reach out to work with him, you can do so here: http://www.nextalent.fr/en/

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