Retirement is a major life change for all of us. You may be counting off the days to your retirement, eagerly anticipating your newfound freedom, with no deadlines to meet, time to relax and no difficult colleagues to contend with. On the other hand, you may be feeling apprehensive about retiring, worried about potential loss of status, or how you are going to fill your time.
Retirement is full of possibilities. If you are preparing to retire within the next 12-18 months, my Pre-retirement coaching will support you or, if you prefer, you and your partner, to plan for your best possible retirement. I recognise that retirement involves not just financial adjustments for you, but also lifestyle and emotional changes. The main components include:
Pre-Retirement Coaching
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Lifestyle Transition:
will help you to envision what a fulfilling retirement looks like for you. This could involve exploring new interests, volunteering opportunities, travel plans, or possibly considering part-time ventures. The goal is to ensure that you achieve a sense of purpose and fulfilment in this phase of your life.
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Financial Planning:
It’s crucial that you have a clear understanding of your financial situation as you approach retirement. I do not provide professional financial advice, such as you may get from a qualified accountant, but I can help you to develop insights into your budgeting, investments, and retirement funds to ensure that you are aware of your living expenses during retirement and that you plan your retirement accordingly.
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Emotional Preparation:
In retirement, you may experience significant emotional changes, including loss of identity and status and feel isolated from your workplace networks. If you are feeling this way, I will work with you to navigate these changes positively, by helping you to establish new social networks and identify fulfilling activities, which you can do, that support your emotional well-being.
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Legacy Planning:
This aspect encourages you to think about how you wish to be remembered and the legacy you want to leave behind. Discussions may include philanthropic interests, family involvement, or contributions to your local community, helping you to focus on what matters most to you.