Trotman and CDI publishing partnership: creating resources to support careers professionals
Trotman Indigo Publishing Ltd and the Career Development Institute (CDI) were pleased to announce their publishing partnership in 2024. This strategic collaboration represents a significant milestone for both organisations, underscoring their shared commitment to advancing careers guidance and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
The partnership will leverage the strengths of both organisations to develop innovative resources and initiatives that enhance career guidance practices and support professional development within the sector. With Trotman's extensive publishing experience and the CDI's career development expertise and insights, the collaboration aims to address the evolving needs of career professionals and learners.
Trotman Indigo Publishing Ltd and the CDI will work together with the aim of publishing up to seven titles a year in the collection.
CDI members exclusive: 25% discount
Use the discount code "CDI25OFF" at the checkout on the Trotman website to get 25% off the below titles.
Coming soon
The Career Development Professional’s Guide to Unlocking Self-Awareness: Strategies for unleashing clients' superpowers - John Ambrose
Publishing November 2026
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this practical guide positions self-awareness as a career and life superpower. Exploring strengths, self-assessment, barriers and the future of work in an AI-driven world, it equips career practitioners with tools, frameworks and resources to help clients thrive through greater self-understanding.
Please note: orders containing this title will not be shipped until the publication date.
LGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Ethics in Career Development: A practical handbook - Josie Finch
Publishing November 2026
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this is a practical guide for careers professionals who want to make inclusion real, helping both practitioners and clients navigate the complexities of being queer in education and work.
Please note: orders containing this title will not be shipped until the publication date.
Group Career Guidance and Coaching: A practical handbook - Susan Meldrum, Sue Edwards, Emma Anderson and Emma Hill
Publishing November 2026
Written by career guidance experts, and publishing in conjunction with the CDI, this essential guide explains what group guidance involves, and equips career professionals with everything they need to set it up effectively and deliver it successfully.
Please note: orders containing this title will not be shipped until the publication date.
Book published in 2026
The Career Development Professional’s AI Toolkit: Everything you need to know about AI and careers - Michael Larbalestier and Marianne Wilson
Published June 2026
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this invaluable resource offers practical tools, relevant examples and proven strategies to empower career development professionals to cut through the hype surrounding AI.
Book published in 2025
The Career Development Professional’s Survival Guide: An A to Z – Jules Benton and Chris Targett
Published November 2025
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this practical guide, organised in a user-friendly A to Z format and written by leading career professionals, Jules Benton and Chris Targett, empowers CDPs to improve their effectiveness in any professional setting and overcome workplace challenges with confidence.
Equity, diversity and inclusion in career development: A practical handbook - Ifza Shakoor
Published November 2025
Publishing in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this handbook empowers professionals with the knowledge and confidence to foster inclusive career development practices. With its evidence-based approach and real-world applicability, this book is an essential resource for those committed to creating equitable career pathways.
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Sustainable Careers: navigating careers options for a resilient and sustainable future - Liz Painter
Published June 2025
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this essential guide helps you understand, explore and promote career paths that contribute to a better future – for individuals and the planet.
The career professional's guide to research: How to plan and deliver excellence in research - Emma Bolger
Published September 2025
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this practical guide help career professionals plan and deliver robust and ethically-sound research.
Career coaching for mid-life and beyond: A practical handbook - Denise Taylor
Published October 2025
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this practical guide addresses both the practical and psychological aspects of coaching midlife clients through career transitions and retirement planning. It empowers career professionals to help their clients embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence and clarity.
Books published in 2024
The Career Development Handbook: the foundations of professional career practice - Tristram Hooley, Rosie Alexander and Gill Frigerio
Published October 2024
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this is an authoritative introduction to the career development profession for both trainees and those seeking CDP. It combines essential careers practice, policy and theory to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of career development.
Career Development Theories in Practice: real-world applications of career development models - Julia Yates
Published October 2024
Published in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI), this accessible guide bridges the gap between career development theory and practice. It provides careers professionals and students alike with a unique introduction to essential theories along with actionable strategies for integrating them into their coaching practice.
Career development and inclusive practice: strategies for inclusive practice in career counselling - Jules Benton and Chris Targett
Published November 2024
Published in partnership with the CDI, this engaging handbook is an invaluable resource for career development professionals working with people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Informative and illuminating, it offers an essential guide to adapting your careers practice to foster inclusivity and improve accessibility.