Claire Schoen
Midlife Transition Coaching
Midlife is not a crisis. It's an opportunity — but only if you take it.
There's no one-size-fits-all for a fulfilled life. What fits you now is personal and often overdue.
I offer structure and clarity through practical, tried and tested systemic coaching techniques and more than 25 years of international management experience in HR, Talent Management and Recruiting.
What people say about working with me
“Claire came at the right time in my life. I was in a career transition. She provided a safe space, guidance and professional coaching techniques in the process. Without Claire, I would not be where I am today.
I highly recommend Claire if you are looking for an excellent experience with a coach.”
Joy Morozov, Impact Creator, PhilanthroPower
“Thank you, Claire. Through you I've come to understand my strengths even better and found the right role for me.
I've also rediscovered the motivation to tackle new themes and topics – and it's fun again.”
Markus Leitner, Head of Team Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, Umweltbundesamt – Environment Agency Austria
“Receiving career coaching from Claire came at a crucial time in my life. I was at a low point, having lost my job and feeling uncertain about the direction of my career. Claire provided immense support, including helping me rewrite my CV in a way that aligned with the new career path I wanted to pursue, even though I felt I lacked sufficient experience in that area.
The coaching experience was truly transformative. Claire offered me clarity on my professional goals and laid out actionable steps to achieve them. I found a job at a large international organisation where I am now.”
Wairimu Kagonia
“Working with Claire was productive, inspiring, enjoyable and consistently professional. We originally brought her in for a marketing and sales topic, and she gave us a brilliantly simple solution that increased our sales – it became the signature element of our approach.
Claire's British, economically liberal background rounds off the productive collaboration. I can absolutely recommend her consulting, and we will continue to draw on her input.”
Mathias Quell, Chairman, Backyard Boxing Vienna
Services
Kick-start session
A one-off kick-start session helps you define what you want to work on and provides you with impulses and practical next steps to proceed on your own steam or on one of my customised packages.
15-minute intro, plus a 60-minute session @ Euro 110 (10% discount on one subsequent package).
Clarity packages
Intensive weekly coaching sessions on a one-, two- or three-month basis, consisting of 4, 8 or 12 sixty-minute sessions respectively. Often booked for job search and career alignment.
Peak programme
A six-month support programme offering guidance and brainstorming. Often booked by start-ups, those taking the leap into self-employment, and when accepting promotions. 24 x 60-minute weekly sessions over six months, plus 15-minute catch-ups as needed.
Am I the right coach for you?
Who
I have more than 25 years' international management experience in HR, Recruiting, Talent Management and Psychosocial Advisory.
I've lived and worked in the UK, where I'm from, and in Austria, where I've lived for more than 20 years.
How
My work is practical, structured and centred on you – no generic solutions, no fluff.
As a systemic coach, I believe in considering the whole person including our surrounding systems. I coach on career, relationships (all of them) and wellbeing.
My coaching offers clarity, structure and perspective – it is not a substitute for therapy.
Sessions can be in English or German – or a mixture!
Where
Most sessions are conducted online for maximum flexibility; however, if you live in Vienna, I also offer coaching on the move in Schönbrunn Palace grounds, weather permitting.
I'm a trained fitness instructor, and whilst I won't have you running laps, movement is great for thinking outside of the box.
What if midlife is just the start and you get to decide what to do with your life from here?
It is. It's the start of a brand new chapter, and you can decide to make it your best yet.
But:
- decisions are hard to make,
- change is tough when we're overwhelmed,
- and feeling stuck can become the status quo.
Let's work together.
Contact
I can be reached on +43 XXX XXXXXXX from 08.00–12.00 CET.
I offer appointments Monday to Friday, including some early morning and late evening slots, subject to availability.
Alternatively, send me an email with your preferred appointment times and I will respond within 24 hours: claireschoen@........
The Midlife Flip – Articles
Midlife is full of shifts – some subtle, some seismic.
The weekly Midlife Flip articles offer clarity, structure and a nudge when you need one. Not advice, not life stories – just grounded insights to help you think differently about this middle stage.
What you'll find here
Short, practical pieces on midlife clarity, confidence, work, identity and the tweaks that make life feel more like yours.
Who's it for?
People who want less noise, more direction, and the occasional wry smile.
How it works?
All articles are free for now. A paid tier will launch soon with deeper coaching resources, midlife frameworks and monthly guided reflections.
Events
I run an annual workshop at the Vienna Job Fair – Jobmesse Wien. This year's session, Your Next Career Chapter – Make It Your Best, will be held at midday on Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September.
For those in Vienna, you're welcome to join me there.
More workshops – both online and in person – will follow.
