Speaking and Thought Leadership
Engaging talks and contributions on ageing, purpose, and thriving in later life
I deliver engaging, evidence-based talks on ageing, purpose and later life, bringing together research, decades of coaching, and lived experience in a quietly reflective style.
Is this for you?
You may be looking for a speaker who can:
Challenge outdated ideas about retirement and later-life transitions
Introduce ThriveSpan, a more conscious path through later life
Explore themes of purpose, identity and meaning in ageing
Share how nature-based practices support reflection and renewal
Formats
Keynotes and panel contributions
Guest lectures and workshops
Podcasts and media interviews
Audiences value my ability to make complex ideas relatable while encouraging reflection on questions that matter at both personal and organisational levels.
Example topics and talks
Recent subjects I’ve spoken on 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
The ThriveSpan philosophy for conscious ageing
Creating purpose and joy in later life
Using nature-based practices for reflection and renewal
“Denise delivered a thought-provoking talk on retirement, encouraging our audience to reflect on legacy and life beyond financial planning. Her background as a psychologist and author, alongside her lived experience of life after 60, made her perfectly placed to inspire and guide.”
Imogen Winfield
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CityGate Financial Planning
“It was a delight to work alongside Dr Denise Taylor on our recent national Friendship Month campaign to promote the benefits of friendship groups in later life. Her professional knowledge enabled us to provide expert advice and support to those who may be struggling with social confidence as they move through significant life stages. I also really enjoyed our joint broadcast interviews. She has a very human approach to explaining situations and provides really practical and helpful advice. We look forward to working with Denise again in the future.”
Jane Nelson
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CEO, The Oddfellows
“Denise delivered two workshops in early 2019 – ‘Planning for Retirement’ and ‘Find Work at 50+’ – for participants in Bristol charity LinkAge Network’s Post-Retirement Opportunities project. Denise is an extremely engaging speaker, and effectively handled a diverse audience. The presentations were very informative, and she was happy to share the slides with the group following a request from a workshop participant. We received excellent feedback from participants, who particularly appreciated Denise’s positive attitude, and the inspirational and thought-provoking content of her presentations.“
Sarah Emily Parkes