Why do some professionals thrive when they retire while others struggle and even go into decline? Often we are ill-prepared to make the life-changing transition from full-time employment, whether we leave by choice or not. Our professional work is an important part of our identity, and filling that void and making productive use of our time and skills can be a major challenge.
Mike Mister and Rebecca Hill explore alternatives to the traditional "rules" of retirement in this practical guide for busy, mid to later-career professionals making the transition out of large organisational life. Using case studies and insights gleaned from their consulting work, Mister and Hill present a roadmap to reinvent retirement and build a rewarding 'encore' career. Having a purpose is key to professional and personal fulfillment, and the authors show you how to evaluate your options and make informed decisions when it comes to your encore. What motivates and inspires you? What are your lifestyle and financial needs? How can you leave the legacy you desire? The authors include tools and exercises that encourage reflection, help you assess your strengths, and create a personal action plan to make your ideas a reality.
Your encore can be the most exciting time of your life. From retraining in a new career path to making an impact by mentoring others or volunteering, a wealth of interesting possibilities awaits you!
It's never too early or too late to start! As Chip Conley says in his book Wisdom at Work: "Rewire, don't retire"!
Mike Mister, BA (Hons); MBA; ACIB; CFCIPD; MBPsS.After an early career in retail banking and the defence industry, Mike has spent most of his career in professional services, initially in the UK. He then began the serious international part of his career when he joined Ernst & Young Global in their London Headquarters in 2002. Since that time, he has worked in professional services across the world in places as diverse as India, China, USA, Australia, Israel, CIS, and across Europe and South Africa.Rebecca Hill, BA (Hons), MSc, DipM, MCIMAfter 25 years working predominantly in international professional services organisations leading global change programmes latterly as a Global Director at EY, Rebecca is now firmly embedded in the entrepreneurial space having successfully launched several businesses. She is currently crafting her portfolio career. Through her company, Wise Sherpa, Rebecca is collaborating with a number of Start Ups, Scale Ups, and SMEs as well as working with more established businesses as a consultant, thinking partner, facilitator, and coach working across geographies and cultures. She also sits on a range of boards and committees and is a keen advocate of Women's Economic Empowerment.Rebecca and Mike have a particular interest and specialism working with professionals looking to transition out of the corporate world at mid- and later-careers. They consult, coach, mentor, facilitate, and speak on these issues together and independently with organisations or individuals-virtually or in person-on these issues.
