The Midlife Man.
Redefining success for Men: from surviving to thriving in midlife, through self-leadership.
Ben Buttfield B.A, M.Sc, Grad Cert (Leadership)
Occupational Therapist and Leadership Coach.
Specialist leadership coach for successful
men in midlife integrating clinical mental health interventions, physical wellbeing strategies, leadership research and a strengths based framework, to assist men to thrive.
Are you living the life you truly want — or the one you were told the average man “should” live?
Many men reach midlife only to realise they’ve built success by society’s standards yet feel disconnected from their authentic selves.
Do you ever wonder where your sense of purpose went?
Between work demands, family pressures, and constant responsibility, it’s easy for men to lose sight of meaning, passion, and direction.
Are you carrying the weight of everyone else — and forgetting yourself in the process?
Midlife men often find themselves supporting aging parents, partners, and children, while quietly battling exhaustion, loneliness, or stress.
Has achievement come at the cost of connection?
In the drive to succeed, many men sacrifice friendship, physical health and emotional wellbeing — leaving them feeling isolated even when surrounded by people.
What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but your greatest opportunity?
This stage can be a turning point — a chance to redefine success, embrace authenticity, and build a life guided by purpose, not pressure.
Meet Ben
Men’s Midlife Coach | Leadership Facilitator | Allied Health Professional
I help men in midlife rediscover their purpose, strength, and direction. With over 20 years of professional experience in mental health, leadership, and men’s coaching, I blend academic insight with leadership experience to guide men through one of life’s most defining transitions. My approach is action-oriented, strengths-based, and grounded in authenticity—helping men break free from limiting ideas of what it is to be a man, in order to create lives of deeper meaning and impact.
