Abstract
This study aims to investigate the relationship between empowering leadership and followers' career future inventory (career adaptability and career optimism) using a moderated mediation model through psychological empowerment with the contextual role of core self-evaluation. Data was collected from 276 teachers in the higher education sector in Pakistan using a survey questionnaire. Analyzing data through SPSS (R) 24, the findings indicate that empowering leadership helps the individuals to portray themselves with hopeful and positive concerns and possibilities of career growth and to work optimistically. (C) 2021 INT TRANS J ENG MANAG SCI TECH.