A New Stage of Life
Is Taking Off
Deciding What's Next is Challenging.
I Understand and You're Not Alone.
feeling bored, frustrated or just
muddling through
I see too many smart & savvy women stuck in
retirement standstill
I see too many smart & savvy women stuck in retirement standstill
HESITATING TO LEAVE WORk, BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT SURE WHAT YOU'LL Do
or
Retirement Beyond the Usual Playbook
We entered the workforce at a time when women were redefining what a career could look like. We stayed longer, went further, and invested more of outselves in our work than previous generations. That's why there are no role models for what we do next.
Retiring is no longer a single event with a predictable path.
Some of us make a clean break. Others scale back gradually or continue working in a new capacity that fits them best.
And what we're drawn to in our next chapter can vary too - more zest, more purpose, or a focus on both.
That's why I focus on modern retirement beyond the usual playbook. I help women steer through retirement and shift from striving to thriving.
- Elaine
Smart Moves for Modern Retirement
I work with women who are wondering how to retire from a long career or begin a modern retirement.
The usual advice is to set your goals and map out the steps. But if you've spent decades in a demanding career (and perhaps caregiving responsibilities too) it's likely you've had little time to envision what you want next.
Modern retirement doesn't depend on waiting until you've defined your grand plan. You navigate this life transition by choosing a direction, taking intentional action, and using what you learn to decide what you do next. That's how you can discover possibilities you couldn't even have imagined.
I've developed two actionable transition strategies. The Career Off-Ramp Process helps you choose the way to retire that will suit you best. The Next Chapter Navigator Process guides you to get your bearings, identify what moves you and discover your next chapter personal path.
I'm here to guide you with smart moves so you can become enthusiastic about your future in a modern retirement.
I have graduate degrees in both social work, and design, measurement & evaluation.
And, a track record developing innovative programs, built on recognizing emerging opportunities.
You'll benefit from leading-edge guidance, grounded in proven approaches to thriving.
I understand the challenges life transitions can bring, because I've been through more than a few myself.
It's taught me how to deal with uncertainty and the importance of taking actionable steps to gain new insights that help you move on.
I share heartfelt guidance to support you on your path.
Travel has always been a passion of mine. Years ago, a round-the-world adventure taught me how each port of call could serve as a strategic waypoint, guiding my next steps.
It's given me confidence to move forward when I have a direction, even without a fixed plan.
I'm dedicated to sharing this approach to help you navigate your next chapter in a way that feels good for you.
