Joe Casey
Executive and career coach for second act careers in Princeton
| Rate | $250 to $450 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeMid-career and over 50Leadership developmentTransitions and new rolesAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Life transitionsPurpose and directionRetirement and midlifeMindset and habits |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Designing Your Life Certified Coach; Certified Retirement Coach; Certified Executive and Organizational Coach (Columbia University); Tiny Habits Certified Coach; MA in Executive Coaching, Middlesex University; Member of the International Coaching Federation |
Joe Casey is an executive, career and life coach in Princeton, New Jersey. He helps people plan a second act career after a buyout, layoff or retirement, or when they want to switch to something new. Joe spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch and finished as SVP, Head of HR for Global Markets and Investment Banking. He holds four coaching certifications and hosts The Retirement Wisdom podcast.
What Joe helps with
Joe works with people facing an uncertain next step in their working lives. He helps them find options and build a meaningful next chapter.
- Building a second act career
- Career direction after a buyout or layoff
- Planning for retirement
- Switching to a new career lane
- Designing the next chapter of life
- Building small habits that stick
- Moving into new leadership roles
Who Joe works with
Joe works with people at a turning point in their careers. Some have faced a buyout or layoff. Others are nearing retirement or want to change lanes and try something new.
How Joe works
Joe uses the Designing Your Life framework, which he is certified to teach through Stanford's Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. He also holds the Tiny Habits certification from BJ Fogg. He is certified in assessment tools including the NBI, Hogan, Birkman, EQ-I and the Team Performance Model. Clients can start with a free consultation.
Background and qualifications
Joe spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch. His roles there included Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer for Global HR, Head of HR for the ML & Co. Corporate groups, and most recently SVP, Head of HR for Global Markets and Investment Banking. He has an MA in Gerontology from the University of Southern California, an MS in OD from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA in Executive Coaching from Middlesex University in London. He earned his coaching certification at Columbia University. He is a member of the Institute of Coaching and the International Coaching Federation.
Joe Casey pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
Joe Casey reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former senior HR executive at Merrill Lynch who built his own second act career and now coaches others through theirs.
Best for professionals facing a layoff, buyout or retirement who want to design a new career chapter.
Joe's rate sits above the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Joe Casey charge?
Joe Casey's rate is $250 to $450 per hour.
What does Joe Casey help with?
Joe Casey helps with building a second act career, career direction after a buyout or layoff, planning for retirement and switching to a new career lane.
Is Joe Casey certified?
Joe Casey lists: Designing Your Life Certified Coach; Certified Retirement Coach; Certified Executive and Organizational Coach (Columbia University); Tiny Habits Certified Coach; MA in Executive Coaching, Middlesex University; Member of the International Coaching Federation.
Does Joe Casey coach people who are planning retirement?
Yes. He is a Certified Retirement Coach and hosts The Retirement Wisdom podcast. He also helps people after a buyout or layoff.
What coaching framework does Joe Casey use?
Joe is a Designing Your Life Certified Coach, trained through the Stanford program by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. He is also a Tiny Habits Certified Coach.
How do I contact Joe Casey?
Send Joe a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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