Having recently returned from leading seminars in 4 cities in 3 eastern provinces, I feel invigorated. During the seminars I was leading for boomers on the way to re-engagement, rather than retirement, I met and heard about remarkable people: an altruistic 40 something who works out 3 times a day ...
Recently a new coaching client who is striving for career change returned from a 3- week vacation in Europe. While her mind became increasingly calm and relaxed during her time away, she noticed how quickly that state of mind vanished once back at work. Within a few days, she found ...
In French, “printemps” meaning spring comes from the Latin roots “first” and “time”. Doing something for the first time helps us to experience a sense of renewal and spring forward beyond the edge of our comfort zone. As is discussed at some point in my What’s Next re-engagement seminar, when ...
It occurred to me, while writing a recent book review for the PeopleTalk magazine, that so much of our lives are influenced by the contents and the dynamics of the conversations we have. My book review was primarily focused on Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary ...
It’s not uncommon for me to hear “I’ve never heard of retirement coaching” when I interact with a boomer. Some think that it is about getting advice on how one “should” retire. Having been a life transitions and certified retirement coach for several years, I can certainly say “it’s not ...
Remember the days when campaigns like Participation would encourage us to exercise 3 times a week for 20 minutes? Well, now research emphatically shows it is not enough. The World Health Organization and the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines now recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity per ...
Perhaps you are among the people who know that New Year’s resolutions are not likely to be sustained through the year. Indeed by the end of March, most have forgotten about resolutions they may have made. The wise understand that it’s much better to review our core values, set intentions ...
After February each year, many people in mid-life and beyond feel the satisfaction of having made a contribution towards their future financial security in retirement. But then, what else is there among imperatives to consider in preparation for that future “retirement”? Hopefully, you would rather envision a fulfilling and dynamic ...
I was recently in the midst of a profound coaching conversation with a midlife client reflecting on her aspirations. She was intensely feeling to what extent she wanted to finish the book she has been writing and get it published. Suddenly, she said, “there is no more Someday, I am ...
For me, it’s the time of year to lead seminars in and out of B.C and one of them will be at the SFU Surrey Campus on Saturday February 21st. If you are among the Boomers who anticipate transitioning from retirement to a dynamic and fulfilling re-engagement within the next ...