Retirement Coaching

strategic career and life planning for the over 50's. 
Retirement Coaching from Work it Out! is a 6 month one-to-one process focused on transition, repositioning and development.  

Using the Work it Out! 'Seven Stages of Retirement' framework, we work with individuals to cover all aspects that need to be supported – including adjusting to the social, financial, health, spiritual, emotional and psychological aspects of this major life change. The Seven Stages of Retirement framework is a resource that can help us to understand and make the best of our retirement journey. It’s a holistic approach that goes well beyond the typical ‘financial’ approach to retirement.
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​Retirement Coaching enables individuals to make a smooth transition from their current or recent employee role into their new lifestyle. By definition each process is different as it is driven by individual needs.
We work with you for 6 months to address concerns, create new opportunities and consolidate changes.
Work it Out! Seven Stages of Retirement Framework

1. Pre-retirement. Disengaging from the workplace. Thinking about the future.
2. Retirement - the day it all changes.
3. Disenchantment. Dealing with disappointment, uncertainty, a sense of feeling unproductive or less valued.
4. Personal purpose and ‘harvesting’.
5. Repositioning. Defining your new roles, activities, linkages and success criteria.
6. Doing what you should be doing - the new routine.
7. Beyond retirement. When you can no longer work.
 
The Seven Stages of Retirement model is a resource that can help us to adjust and understand our retirement journey as part of our whole life journey.
 
Who is this for?
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The Retirement Coaching Programme is ideal for men and women over 50 who are thinking of retiring in the next year or so, those who have recently retired, those who are looking to make more of their new life phase or those over 50 seeking a better structure to their personal, home and work activities.
Designing your 6 month process

​Our 6 month process with you is made up of a range of activities and inputs. Can you identify if any of the following might help your development and future?
  • Monthly coaching sessions on Skype.
  • In person Coaching sessions.
  • Half day one to one Development Sessions focusing on key topics.
  • Mini Secondments and Projects designed to build or supplement your experience in new areas.
  • Becoming a Freelance Consultant.
  • Helping you to become a Non-Executive Director.
  • Training you to become a successful Coach and so utilise your previous experience.
  • Voluntary sector consultancy projects.
  • Developing and/or delivering training initiatives and facilitation projects.  
  • Developing your personal Presentation Skills to help you become a paid Speaker.
  • Research and writing initiatives - and helping you to be a published author on Amazon.​

Successful retirement (however we define it) is not a one-day course or a quick fix. It's the effective realisation of our life's work and purpose.

Our Retirement coaching clients also have access to a wide range of Diversiton and Work it Out! projects across the UK and Republic of Ireland in areas such as income generation, inclusion, underemployment, enterprise development and business start-up, empowerment, diversity, spirituality and religion, publishing, speaking and presenting, and much more.​
Designing a personal bespoke programme for you and your situation

We will design a process with you in line with your needs. Here are some of the topics that we have already included for previous colleagues. See if any of these are relevant to your current situation:​
  • I'm too young to retire – it's time to reposition and grow!
  • Time for doing and being – working out the right balance.
  • Harvesting your skills, expertise and experience - and putting it all to good use.
  • Clarifying and working out how to achieve your personal purpose.
  • Working from home – how can we make it work.
  • Structuring your day.
  • Earning the income you need. 
  • Workpieces and workplaces – multiple projects, colleagues and places.
  • When the organisation is no longer there - where is our network and support structure?
  • Working through the emotional, psychological and practical aspects of no longer being in a structured career.
  • Exploring and 'playing' with new types of working arrangements – non-exec directors, associates, partners, advisors, consultants, coaches, etc.
  • Getting paid properly for your experience and expertise.
  • Sharing your experience and expertise with others.
  • You are not on your own or alone – creating your new ‘work’ network
  • Developing your personal retirement planning map structure and financial framework.
  • Your ‘existential crisis’ is quite normal.
  • Men sheds for ex-Executives – where is your hut?
  • Can I really start a new career?
  • What is the best way to apply for jobs when you're over 50?
  • I want to keep working but in the same/different field.
  • Retirement is disruptive! How can I best prepare?
  • Loneliness and uncertainty can be a normal part of the retirement process - techniques to deal with this. 
 
Informal chat?

Please get in touch with Des McCabe if you would like to discuss your situation. There is no obligation or expectation on our part - and obviously no cost to explore if we may be able to support you. Please email Des McCabe - diversiton@gmail.com or call 07717 203325
Ready to get started - book a full session
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Get organised for the most important part of your life. Book a two hour session now for only £195.
Please email Des McCabe - diversiton@gmail.com or call 07717 203325​​