Public Speaking

Dr. Denise Taylor, an award-winning psychologist and career expert, offers dynamic and engaging talks on career development, retirement transitions, and personal fulfilment.

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Inspiring talks on career, lifestyle, and retirement transitions

Dr. Denise Taylor is an engaging and sought-after speaker, delivering keynote talks, workshops, and seminars on career development, retirement transitions, and later-life fulfilment. She combines deep psychological expertise with practical strategies that inspire audiences to reflect and take action.

Her presentations are informed by her PhD research into post-retirement meaning and her award-winning career as a psychologist. In 2024, she was recognised with the UK Career Development Award for Research, reinforcing her reputation as a thought leader in later-life transitions.

Speaking highlights include:

  • The Society of Authors – Marketing Books in the 21st Century
  • LinkAge Post-Retirement Opportunities Project
  • Citygate Financial Planning – Retirement Readiness
  • The Oddfellows Friendly Society – Friendship & Later Life

She has also delivered talks for universities, charities, and professional bodies, with audiences ranging from corporate leaders to community groups.

Other appearances include:

  • CIPD Annual Conference
  • National Careers Guidance Association events
  • Government Radio Day
  • Retirement Planning Seminars across the UK
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Recent Highlights (2022–2025)

  • Society of AuthorsMarketing Books in the 21st Century (2024)
  • Citygate Financial PlanningRetirement Readiness (2023)
  • The Oddfellows Friendly SocietyFriendship & Later Life (2023)
  • LinkAge NetworkPost-Retirement Opportunities Project (2022)

Professional Development SeminarsCareer Transitions for Midlife Audiences (2022)

Full Speaking Archive

  • CIPD Annual Conference
  • National Careers Guidance Association events
  • Society of Authors workshops
  • Numerous retirement and career transition conferences
  • University and professional association talks
  • Year-by-year listings from 2006 onwards

Recent topics include

  • Reimagining later life beyond traditional retirement
  • Navigating later-life career transitions
  • Ageism and the changing workplace
  • Finding meaning and purpose after full-time work