Beyond the Numbers: Designing Life After Work
For years, retirement planning has focused on numbers.
Save enough. Hit the goal. Reach your “magic number.”
But the truth is, most of the challenges people face in retirement don’t come from their bank accounts.
They come from their calendars.
Their sense of identity.
Their feeling of purpose, connection, and direction.
I often hear from clients who’ve done everything “right” financially—
And still feel lost once the structure of work disappears.
Common Questions I Hear in Coaching
“I underestimated how much I’d miss the structure of work.”
“I thought freedom would feel exciting—but sometimes it feels overwhelming.”
“I don’t know who I am without my title.”
These are not financial questions.
They are life questions.
And that’s why retirement planning needs to go beyond the numbers.
An Exercise to Try
If you want a quick glimpse into what brings you joy, try this:
Imagine a free Wednesday morning in retirement.
What would you love to be doing—and with whom?
This small reflection can reveal a lot:
What energizes you
Who matters most
What rhythms might support your well-being and purpose
Designing Your Life After Work
When the paycheck stops, so do many of the external cues that once guided your day. That’s why I created a course for this exact moment.
It’s called Retire With Intention: The Next Chapter, and it’s designed to help you:
✔ Redefine your identity beyond your career
✔ Build daily structure and meaningful routines
✔ Strengthen your purpose, connection, and joy
✔ Create your personalized lifestyle blueprint
Because just like a financial plan gives you clarity around money, this course gives you clarity around how you’ll actually live and thrive.
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A Gentle Reminder
Retirement isn’t just something you prepare for—it’s something you move through.
And the more intention you bring to this new chapter, the more likely you are to create a life that truly reflects who you are now.
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Let’s Navigate Retirement Together
Retirement is a season of both challenges and opportunities. If you’re feeling uncertain, you don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we can create strategies that make your next chapter vibrant and meaningful.
That’s why I created Retire With Intention: The Next Chapter—a 6-module self-paced course designed to help you bring clarity, purpose, and structure to life after work.
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