Retirement isn’t an ending.
It’s a redesign.
I help boomers transition into retirement with clarity, confidence, and a plan that makes room for what matters-meaning, health, relationships, and the joy of learning new avocations (or reclaiming old ones).
A practical, optimistic coaching specialty built for your “next chapter.”
Most retirement planning covers money. Not meaning.
My coaching focuses on the life side of retirement: creating a rhythm, rebuilding community, and turning interests into real, lived routines—so retirement feels expansive instead of vague.
Why I specialize in this
I’ve lived this transition myself. Like many people, I didn’t want retirement to mean “slowing down.” I wanted it to mean choosing—choosing health, learning, community, and contribution.
In my own next chapter, I leaned into purposeful routines, fitness, and community—then added (and revisited) avocations that brought back a sense of mastery and play. That mix—structure + meaning + joy—became the foundation for this specialty.
Nearly five years ago, I underwent an aortic valve replacement to correct a congenital heart defect. The surgery itself didn’t go as planned, and recovery was longer and more humbling than I expected. During that period, I found my way to a Hawaiian outrigger canoe club for men and women over 50 — a decision that quietly changed everything. I began paddling three mornings a week, covering 7–12 miles each session, and in the process rebuilt not just my strength, but my sense of rhythm, community, and purpose. Today, as I approach 70, I’m in the best physical shape of my life, surrounded by fellow kūpuna — growing older, wiser, and stronger together.
The 5 Ps: A simple framework for a meaningful retirement
1) Purpose
Clarify what matters now—values, meaning, and what you want this chapter to stand for.
Identity shift: role → values
2) People
3) Pace
Energy management (movement, rest, sleep, recovery)
4) Play
5) Projects
What you’ll walk away with
A clear weekly rhythm that supports your health, relationships, and energy
One or two meaningful avocations you’re actually doing (not just thinking about)
A stronger sense of identity beyond your former job title
More connection and less “drift” or boredom
A 90-day plan you can follow with confidence
This is for you if…
You’re retiring soon (or recently retired) and want a confident plan
You’re excited—but also uneasy about structure and purpose
You want to learn something new or return to a passion you set aside
You want retirement to be active, connected, and meaningful
You and your spouse/partner are renegotiating “how we do life”
FAQ
Is this therapy or financial planning?
What if I don’t know what I want to do in retirement?
Do you work with couples?
Ready to design your next chapter?
Yes. Retirement can be a major relationship transition. Couples coaching can reduce friction and build a shared rhythm.