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RETIREMENT COACHING

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THE CHALLENGES OF THE RETIREMENT TRANSITION FOR AN INDIVIDUAL​

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Denial and anxiety;

Worrying about the ‘day’ and not the life thereafter;

Loss of identity - how to move from productivity to purpose;

Loss of human connection and community

Challenge in the change of spousal roles;

What to do with one's day and time;

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Retirement, or the prospect thereof, is a transition that can cause different emotional, mental and physical reactions in individuals. ​

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According to Bridges (2006), “transition is a three-phase psychological reorientation process that people go through when they are coming to terms with change”. Retirement can be a painful and sobering experience that most people do not comprehend or value (Wilson, 2016).

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Having completed my master's degree assignment on ‘The role of coaching for corporate executives dealing with the impact of a retirement transition’, I developed a sound understanding of the retirement transition and worked together with retiring and retired individuals, through coaching, to embrace this next chapter in their lives and move their identity from one of productivity to purpose. â€‹

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Outputs and Potential Benefits of Retirement Coaching:
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For the Individual preparing for Retirement:

  • Planning & preparation for retirement - mental, emotional, physical in addition to financial preparation

  • Increase in self-awareness and self-confidence

  • Working through change of identity, meaning and purpose

  • Unpacking spousal influence and role

  • Facing and embracing change

  • Consideration of giving back element

  • Next Chapter Individual Plan

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For the Corporate Sponsor:

  • Support is perceived and actual

  • Maintain if not increase motivation and participation levels prior to retirement Encouragement of development of healthy lifestyle

  • Engaged individual who does not turn toxic or disinterested

  • Opportunities for ‘give-back’ through mentorship

  • Positive effect lasts long after executive has left – strong PR for organisation

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A
RETIREMENT COACHING JOURNEY

 

Each Retirement Coaching Journey is customised to suit you as an individual but listed below are some examples of what the process may include:​

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  • Know your story and yourself

  • Assessments to build deeper self-awareness and understanding

  • Visioning and Goal-Setting 

  • Understanding the stages of transition and appreciating their impact

  • How the change can impact one's Partner and their involvement

  • Learning about reflective practice, its value and its benefits

  • Retirement financial awareness and legacy

  • Next Chapter Master Plan

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The Coaching Series includes: 8 one-hour Coaching sessions, supported by in-between work and reflective practise.  This is supported by follow up emails and a 6-month and 12-month post-retirement check-in from your Coach 

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