Ash Barty's retirement from tennis provides valuable career lessons.

The retirement of world's number one tennis player Ash Barty at the age of 25 provides valuable lessons for young people, according to career coaches.

Barty expressed his happiness and readiness on social media on Wednesday, stating that he knew in his heart that what he was doing was right for him as a person.

Barty revealed in an emotional interview with Casey Dellacqua that it was time for her to pursue "other dreams."

Winning the Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last year influenced the tennis star's decision-making process.

Although Barty won her "one true dream" of winning Wimbledon, she felt a sense of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment.

Barty stated that during the second phase of her career, she experienced a shift in perspective, realizing that her happiness was not tied to the outcomes. Success, for her, meant knowing that she had given her all. She added that she no longer had the physical drive or emotional desire to continue pushing herself at the highest level of tennis.

"I am exhausted, and I know that physically, I have nothing left to give, and that is my definition of success," she stated.

Barty acknowledged that some individuals may not comprehend her choice to withdraw, especially after winning her third Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January. Dellacqua emphasized that Barty is currently one of the most marketable athletes globally.

Barty stated that she had other objectives to pursue, which did not necessarily entail traveling the world, being separated from her family, or being away from her home, which has always been her desired location.

Don’t feel ‘locked in’

Emma Harrison, a freelance career coach, stated that Barty is not the first in her family to undergo a significant career shift. Barty's mother, Josie, was previously a professional golfer and later transitioned into a radiographer.

It's crucial for individuals considering a career shift to receive backing from loved ones, according to Harrison, a senior lecturer in careers, guidance, and counseling at Canterbury Christ Church University in the U.K.

It is noteworthy that an increasing number of individuals in their mid-twenties to early thirties are experiencing a "quarter-life crisis" and reevaluating their objectives and priorities, according to Harrison.

People often feel "trapped" in their jobs or careers, but it's important not to be afraid to switch paths.

Harrison advised that it's important to acquire new skills and hobbies, and to engage in conversations with others about their career journeys.

Changing careers can be scary and overwhelming, but it can also be invigorating, freeing, and lead to better job satisfaction, she said.

Liz Sebag-Montefiore, a career coach, advised CNBC that it's acceptable to reevaluate the most effective path forward in light of the ongoing difficulties people encounter in life.

According to Sebag-Montefiore, co-founder of 10Eighty, it is crucial to view these alterations as lateral shifts rather than a regression.

Make active choices

Kat Hutchings, a leadership and career coach, found an important takeaway from Barty's admission that she wasn't fully satisfied after achieving her goal.

According to Hutchings, we may spend years working towards a job title, only to discover that it doesn't meet our expectations, but this issue is not exclusive to leadership positions.

Hutchings stated that the journey's fulfillment and enjoyment are equally important as the destination's attainment.

Hutchings commended Barty's admission that she had given her all to professional tennis and it was time for her to transition to something new.

Current and future generations face the reality of moving through different phases in a career rather than having a job for life," she stated, emphasizing that making active career choices instead of "coasting or suffering through a job is empowering.

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