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.
- Why a Retirement Transition Can Feel Disorienting Even When It’s Your Choice
Even when retirement is something you chose, planned for, and looked forward to, the transition can still feel surprisingly unsettling. That’s what Candace described at our first meeting. After a 20-plus year career as a marketing executive, she couldn’t wait to be free of the early morning alarm clock, all-nighters to meet deadlines, and the… Read more: Why a Retirement Transition Can Feel Disorienting Even When It’s Your Choice - Feeling Stuck in Retirement? Nature May Reveal Some Answers
Loretta arrived at our coaching session with a frustration she couldn’t quite explain. A few months after leaving a stressful job in nonprofit leadership, she was enjoying longer dinners with her husband, playdates with her granddaughter, and occasional consulting projects that kept her engaged in her passion for education. And yet, every morning she woke… Read more: Feeling Stuck in Retirement? Nature May Reveal Some Answers - Writing Toward Wisdom
What if feeling unsure, anxious, or confused about what life holds after your career isn’t a sign that you’re on the wrong track, but an invitation to listen differently? That’s the idea at the heart of my chapter in the Retirement Coaches Association’s newest book, due out in June 2026 (order details coming soon!). I share… Read more: Writing Toward Wisdom - The Essentials
I’d like to talk about two big ideas that come up in my work with clients going through change. 1. Learning is essential At a recent TedX taping in Boston, I listened to Zehra Abid-Wood describe the unexpected twists and turns sprinkled throughout her life and career leading up to becoming President at Lasell Village. One statement… Read more: The Essentials
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