Retirement Coaching
Retirement marks a major life transition. Our retirement coaching helps you navigate this transition with clarity and confidence. We support you to rediscover purpose, explore new opportunities and plan for a rewarding life after work — whether that means a new career, meaningful leisure or volunteer activity.
Why Retirement Coaching Matters
Stepping away from a long-term career often brings deep questions: “Who am I without my job?”, “What comes next?”, “How do I stay motivated and engaged?” Many people struggle to redefine purpose or to manage change around identity, routine and financial-lifestyle balance. Retirement coaching offers a structured, confidential space to reflect, imagine and plan, helping turn uncertainty into direction.
What Retirement Coaching Offers
Life Transition Planning — Explore your values, interests and aspirations for the future.
Identity and Purpose — Reflect on what gives you meaning, beyond work.
Practical Planning — Support with planning lifestyle changes, time, commitments and next steps.
Mindset and Resilience — Strengthen confidence and emotional resilience as you shift into a new life phase.
Personal Roadmap — Build a tailored, realistic plan that aligns with your values and vision for retirement.
What Clients Gain
A renewed sense of purpose and direction
Confidence in facing change and uncertainty
Practical clarity on next steps and options
Emotional balance and readiness for transition
A sustainable plan for a fulfilling retirement
Peace of mind and smoother adjustment to life after work
Who This Coaching Is For
This coaching is for anyone approaching or entering retirement who:
Wants more than “just retirement”
Seeks meaning, purpose or direction
Faces uncertainty about next steps
Wishes to plan thoughtfully for lifestyle or personal growth
Wants to approach retirement proactively and positively
How Our Process Works
Initial Conversation — We begin with a discovery call to understand your situation and hopes for coaching
Values & Vision Exploration — Together we clarify what matters most to you beyond your career
Structured Coaching Sessions — We work through thoughts, feelings, challenges and possibilities at a pace that suits you
Planning & Action — We build a personalised roadmap including goals, milestones and transition strategies
Follow-up and Refinement — Check-ins and support as you implement changes and adjust plans as needed
Coaching is confidential, flexible and can take place online or in person.
Testimonials
Success Stories
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Tim
Tim was a partner approaching retirement unclear about his future direction. He was stressed about the prospect of leaving an all-encompassing working life and struggled to maintain a sense of identity. With coaching, Tim was able to manage the change with confidence, take stock of his career and create a clear sense of his achievements, strengths and personal values. With a new self-awareness, and understanding of the personal needs his work was meeting, he semi-retired into a rewarding part-time role working to support young offenders get back into education and work.
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Maria
A senior director choosing an early retirement, Maria wished to define a transition plan to ensure her retirement was suitably rewarding and meaningful. She wished to find a direction which had a purpose and enabled her to utilise her strengths and leadership experience in a sustainable way, while also making time for her creative writing ambitions. Through coaching Maria gained clarity about her needs, personality characteristics and preferences. She was then able to explore and sense check ideas for her retirement and define an effective transition plan.
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Julian
Senior director, Julian, was looking forward to his retirement following a period of ill health. He wanted support to ensure his exit was smooth and that he left his colleagues and teams well-equipped and ready to succeed him. The coaching work focused primarily on succession planning and being prepared to move on from work responsibilities.
FAQs
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Retirement coaching helps you navigate the transition from full-time work to a fulfilling next stage, supporting both practical planning and emotional adjustment.
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Anyone approaching retirement, leaving full-time work, or wanting to plan the future deliberately, regardless of age or previous role.
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You can start retirement coaching before or after leaving full-time work; it is useful at any stage if you are seeking clarity, direction or support for transition.
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It depends on your goals and needs. Many clients find clarity in 4–8 sessions, but some prefer ongoing support as they adjust to retirement.
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Yes. All sessions are private and conducted under professional ethics and confidentiality.
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Yes. Many clients benefit from combining coaching with career, performance or personal development coaching depending on their goals.
Next steps
If you’re curious about how retirement coaching could support your next stage, arrange a free discovery call with us. Let’s explore what matters to you and how you can make the most of this next chapter.