Retirement Careers

As boomers, many of us are rejecting the idea of permanent leisure as the definition of retirement. Not only are we adopting a new definition, we are creating a new attitude towards aging.

No longer does retirement planning mean just a discussion of IRAs, 401Ks and golf swings. A recent Merrill Lynch study found “that 76 percent of boomers intend to keep working in retirement. They expect to “retire” from their current job and then launch into an entirely new endeavor”.

No longer is permanent leisure the best prescription for a healthy and long life. Several recent studies show that those who continue to work and stay involved tend to live longer, maintain a healthier lifestyle and remain independent longer.

Staying involved doesn’t necessarily mean working full time. Nor does it mean a paycheck is required to receive benefits such as living longer, staying healthier and keeping your independence. Working as few as 100 hours a year is all it takes.

Take the first step by contacting me to discuss
your retirement coaching, class and workshop options for

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain

Would you like access to relevant articles and resources about life after 50 with such topics as vital aging, second careers, volunteering, retirement, aging parents and many more?

I send out a Redefining Retirement newsletter about once a month with articles and resources for creating the life you want after 50.

Send me an email and I will add you to the list. Your privacy is important to me. I WILL NOT share nor sell your information to anyone else.

Get ready to rock the boat rather than the rocking chair.

Individuals and couples 50 and better are invited to join this stimulating discussion to explore with others, “what’s next?”

The goal of this course is to inspire and motivate you to think differently about the next part of your life, to explore what is meaningful for you, then move confidently toward what could be the best years of your life.

Clarify your intentions and priorities
Set goals
Take action

What participants are saying about the Redefining Retirement courses:

I just wanted to let you know that I'm working on starting my own business. and yes, I have you to thank. I used to look at retirement as an escape from working. but now i realize that i don't want to retire - i just don't want to keep doing what I'm doing. It's very exciting and very scary. But I'm working hard to make it happen. . .I'm going to make this business happen. Thanks again. I'll keep you posted.
I felt a new freedom for . . . taking care of me and making it a priority to become more fit and healthy.
What I appreciated most about the class was the energy of teacher and the safe environment.
I loved the interactive style of class.
This class woke me up and made me aware of my abilities to do the scary and hard stuff.
What I appreciated most were the thought-provoking questions posed by the instructor and the willingness of the participants to open up and share their thoughts and feelings.
I appreciated Lisa’s ability to draw me out of myself to share, to dream, to think beyond the box. You created a safe environment to be open and share. Thank you.
I feel encouraged and empowered to pursue new activities.
I learned how to “see” my own gifts.

I think your presentation style is extraordinary. You relate beautifully to your audience. You motivate with ease, and handle hecklers with aplomb. Your material is strong, and you move the group along with dispatch. . .
you so ably display personality and verve. . .

Call or write to find out when the next Creating The Life You Want After 50: Redefining Retirement workshop is scheduled or to bring the workshop to your workplace.

I often get requests to do this workshop outside of Oregon. If you or someone you know is interested in bringing this workshop to your area and are interested in organizing it please call or email me to discuss options.

In the U.S. every seven seconds another person turns 50. Most of them are uncertain about what they will do with their 20 or more bonus years.

This is an exciting and transformative workshop designed for individuals and couples that are within 5 years of retirement. This 6-hour Reinventing Retirement Workshop will inspire and motivate you:

During this workshop participants will talk about common interests and issues, pool their collective experiences and find ways to expand their perspectives about retirement and the gift of longevity.

To express interest in Reinventing Retirement drop me a line below and we ill keep you advised once we set the exact date.