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CHARLIE HODGSON: MIDLIFE WARRIOR COACH
“It hasn’t been easy—change rarely is—but it was long overdue. Now, I’m filled with excitement and a renewed drive to make an impact and help others achieve their own goals.”
Retiring from professional sports brings a unique set of challenges that many don’t fully grasp until they’re living through it—I was certainly one of those people. The weight of family responsibilities and the financial pressure of a mortgage often lead us to make decisions that seem entirely logical on the surface. But those decisions can sometimes steer us into paths that lack fulfillment. They become practical choices, not purposeful ones.
I’m blessed with an amazing family, and every decision I’ve made has been with their best interests at heart. For far too long, though, I clung to the belief that if I just toughed it out in a job, everything would eventually fall into place. The reality was that it was tearing me apart. The stress not only took a toll on my work performance but, more importantly, on the people I love most—my family.
Eventually, I had to draw a line. I needed to make a change and reconnect with the sense of purpose I hadn’t felt since my playing days. It hasn’t been easy—change rarely is—but it was long overdue. Now, I’m filled with excitement and a renewed drive to make an impact and help others achieve their own goals.
With Midlife Warrior, my focus is on assisting ex-sportsmen transition from a professional sports career, and begin to write a new chapter in the second half of life.
– Charlie
DAVE HARRIS: MIDLIFE WARRIOR COACH
“Be yourself, everyone else in taken”
Hello, I’m Dave Harris. For many years, I navigated the corporate world, climbing the ladder until I became the Managing Director of a successful software company. On the surface, I had it all: the high salary, the company Mercedes, and a bright future laid out before me. But deep down, I was miserable. I realized that success on paper didn’t equate to fulfillment in life.
It was during this time that I had what some might call a “sliding doors” moment. I knew I needed a change, so I left my corporate career behind to follow a path that truly resonated with my heart. I became a therapeutic horse-assisted trainer and executive coach, using the power of horses to help people transform their lives.
For the past 20 years, I’ve worked with individuals who, like me, found themselves at a crossroads. My mission is to help you discover your authentic self, embrace your true potential, and build a life that brings you joy and fulfillment.
As your Midlife Warrior Coach, I’m here to guide you through those “cliff edge” moments, helping you to navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities that come with change. I bring a wealth of experience in leading and participating in men’s programs, both in the UK and the US. My work focuses on creating spaces where men can engage in meaningful conversations about personal development and growth.
My approach is grounded in empathy, warmth, and a deep understanding of what it means to find your true self. As I always say, “Be yourself; everyone else is taken.
