Discover Your Path: Retirement Coaching

 

Hello, I’m Dr. Denise Taylor. With over 35 years of experience and a doctorate in successful retirement transitions, I’m here to help you create a fulfilling post-work life.

Why Retirement Coaching?

Retirement isn’t just about financial planning – it’s about finding purpose and meaning when your career no longer defines you. My approach helps you: 

  • Uncover your true passions and goals
  • Navigate the emotional aspects of this major life transition
  • Create a retirement plan that’s both practical and inspiring

My Journey: Embracing Change and Growth

 My own experiences have shaped my approach to retirement coaching: 

  • At 60: Made significant life changes, including ending a long-term marriage
  • At 61: Completed my first Vision Quest and began doctoral studies
  • At 62: Purchased a 4-acre wood, deepening my connection with nature
  • At 64: Earned my doctorate, proving it’s never too late to pursue new goals
  • At 66: Published “Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing,” sharing insights from my research
  • At 67 and beyond: Continuing to embrace new challenges and growth

 

Let’s take time to plan your ‘third age’.

This is particularly important for people who have had successful careers where much of their identity is tied in with their work. Do you want to call yourself a former banker, lawyer, teacher?

Whilst travel, golf and spending time with the grandchildren may be enough for others, you want more. Let’s work together on how to create the life after full time work that gives you meaning and see how you can make a difference as you move into the role of elder.

I want you to embrace this next phase of life. To move forward with purpose. Time to rethink the old views of retirement. We take a broad view, covering these 8 areas in the Retirement Planning Questionnaire and from here we can take a deeper dive into what is most important, to you.

 

A first session gives you a base line. We’ll consider first your overall attitude to retirement, and the Retirement Planning Questionnaire will enable you to understand where you need to focus your energy. Will it be a few small tweaks or a major rethink? We’ll identify your strengths and areas of focus. We all have different attitudes, expectations, and story and this will be reflected in your next steps as we create a plan that will be personal to you.

Retirement Coaching:

Individual Session £297

  • Complete a comprehensive Retirement Planning Questionnaire
  • 90-minute Zoom consultation to review your answers and create an action plan
  • Receive a recorded session for future reference

6-month Comprehensive Programme £1997

  • Everything from the Individual Session, plus:
  • Six additional hour-long Zoom calls
  • Personalized strategies based on your unique needs and goals
  • Access to cutting-edge retirement research and insights
  • Flexible scheduling to suit your preferences

 

In House Pre-Retirement Seminars

Pre-retirement seminars, tailored to meet the needs of the organisation. My specialism is working with Senior Executives, both to support them with their transition to life beyond and also to ensure knowledge remains with the organisation. I’m happy to schedule a time to understand your needs and create a proposal.

Top Executives

I work with Top Executives on a one-to-one basis. Alongside personal preparation we discuss when and how to retire, considering your input into succession planning, and how you will share your knowledge back into the organisation ensuring a smooth transition.

Why Choose Dr Denise?

Blend of academic expertise and practical experience

  • Personal understanding of embracing life’s changes at any age
  • Unique perspective on finding purpose in retirement
  • Author of 8 books on career development and retirement
  • Optional nature-based sessions available for those interested in outdoor coaching experiences

With my doctorate, I’ve spent 3 years researching how people make successful transitions to retirement, I know what you need to consider, and can be your guide into this next stage of life. As my examiners said to me, at my viva, you are the expert now.

I am loving this stage of life, embracing ageing and want to guide you on your journey to make the ‘retirement years’ your best years.

Ready to Plan Your Next Chapter?

Let’s have a chat to see how we can work together to make your retirement years truly fulfilling. Book a free 20-minute Zoom consultation. 

Remember, retirement isn’t an ending – it’s a new beginning. Let’s plan it together!