You can live your best life, too!

When I entered coaching as a leadership coach, I never intended on becoming a retirement coach until I experienced retirement for myself. I realized the benefit of having a thought partner who has been through the process and has some insight into what lies ahead, which is not an ending. It is a beginning.

At one point in my career, I could not wait to get out the door and when the time came, I found I liked having the option to come to work and worked 4.5 years beyond eligibility. Those years were high points in my career.

My husband and I retired four years apart from each other and experienced retirement differently. Both worked past our eligibility dates. Both took gap time to collect (or lose) ourselves and then returned to work in different capacities. Gap time helped us reenergize, realize unique talents that we wanted to continue to leverage, and understand the value of engaging in something meaningful. We also wanted to feed our desire for international travel and family connections.

As with most careers, I experienced ups and downs. As I reflected on the journey, I saw how what I did in those low points fueled and launched new high points. Reflecting informed my intentions for leaving my thriving career with grace and gratitude.

Since I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and wanted to keep my mind active, I created a post-retirement plan to expand my existing business. What I did not expect was a transition period that was filled with questions and old haunts. Fortunately, I received some excellent coaching and leveraged my strengths to create a fulfilling new beginning.

Without regret, I live an agile, vibrant life that is full of possibilities. I’ve learned my unique formula of work, rest, and pleasure. Within this formula, I enjoy supporting others who are transitioning into retirement.