Throw your dream into space like a kite. you don't know what it will bring back: a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country"

Of all the different ways we can learn, grow and change, coaching is by far the most powerful modality because it's all about you—your unique circumstances, your hopes and desires, and it builds on your entire life  experience to date. 

Coaching offers you the ability to have the most open-hearted and authentic conversations you can have about what you most need to be happy, healthy and engaged with the world. If you are ready to proactively fuel your future with deeper awareness, insights and decisions, coaching is a great fit for you.

Retirement coaching differs from other types of coaching in a few key ways: most retirement coaches have developed expertise in this major life change through specialized training and certification, our own experience with retirement, and our membership in the Retirement Coaching Association. 

We also understand (and are living through) multiple changes that happen at this stage of life. For instance, we work with people who, in addition to leaving the workforce, are no longer parenting children and feel a sense of loss at no longer playing this role, or have taken on care-giving for older family members, and feel exhausted and isolated. 

Finally, we address the reality of aging, and are able to engage in conversations about legacy, mortality and end-of-life decision-making.

1. Redefining Personal Ambition

Many high-achieving women are used to working toward goals, advancing, and achieving milestones. When retirement arrives, some feel an unexpected question: “What do I strive for now?”

Men often replace work with hobbies like golf or home improvement, while many women look for purposeful engagement—mentoring, volunteering, learning, or contributing in meaningful ways.

2. Difficulty Prioritizing Themselves

Many women have spent decades prioritizing family, children, aging parents, careers and community. Retirement may be the first time in their adult lives that their time truly belongs to them, which can feel both liberating and uncomfortable.

3.   The "Invisible Woman" Effect

Many women notice a cultural shift as they age. In professional life they may have had status, recognition, and influence. After retirement they sometimes feel less visible, less heard and less socially valued.  

All of these issues and more can be worked through in coaching, allowing women to reclaim voice, purpose, and presence.

While both coaches and therapists help individuals improve their lives, therapists typically focus on looking back in time to address mental health issues and past traumas, while coaches focus on the future, helping individuals achieve their goals or become who they've always longed to be. 

In my experience, major transitions such as leaving work and  carving out a new identity—and life— typically take six months to a year  of biweekly sessions which is why I designed my signature program to take place over six-months. 

If a coaching package seems like a big commitment,  we can connect over a discovery call to help you decide what will best meet your needs at this stage. Smaller programs (such as my transition-to-retirement program) and one-off sessions are also available.

Confidentiality is of utmost importance in my coaching practice. As a professionally-certified coach, I adhere to the International Coach Federation's (ICF) Code of Ethics, which includes strict guidelines for maintaining client confidentiality.