
Why Retirement Feels Like Free-Falling, And What to Do About It
Mary and her husband had been reassured by their financial advisor that their hard work of strategically saving for retirement
Welcome to my blog, where I share reflections, insights, and research-informed perspectives about what it’s like to navigate life transitions. You’ll find ideas drawn from client experiences, themes I’m hearing in coaching conversations, and my own observations about identity, purpose, leadership, retirement, and the multifaceted nature of writing a new chapter.
My hope is that these pieces offer a language for what you may be encountering, a different way of looking at a question you’re pondering, and a reminder that you are not alone in the very human experience of navigating new territory.

Mary and her husband had been reassured by their financial advisor that their hard work of strategically saving for retirement

“When you think about leaving work, who comes to mind as possible retirement role models?” This is one of the

Even when retirement is something you chose, planned for, and looked forward to, the transition can still feel surprisingly unsettling.

Loretta arrived at our coaching session with a frustration she couldn’t quite explain. A few months after leaving a stressful

What if feeling unsure, anxious, or confused about what life holds after your career isn’t a sign that you’re on

I’d like to talk about two big ideas that come up in my work with clients going through change. 1.