028 | Getting ready for retirement, with Sue Gouldman

Whether you’re thinking of getting ready for retirement yourself, or you’d like to support colleagues with this key life and career transition, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.

[00:36] Introduction to Sue Gouldman

[02:17] Sue’s advice on retirement

[03:01] The common challenges of retirement – lack of structure and routine

[03:37] The common challenges of retirement – staying motivated

[04:18] The common challenges of retirement – loss of identity

[05:30] The common challenges of retirement – finding purpose and fulfilment

[07:50] Taking action to prepare for a happy and smooth retirement

[09:25] Protecting your free time

[12:01] Ways to stay motivated in your retirement

[13:05] How creating a small network can help you

[15:50] How to set up a successful retirement within the workplace

[18:17] Ways in which a coach can help you plan for retirement – prepare for change

[18:47] Ways in which a coach can help you plan for retirement – creating new goals

[20:23] How a CV can be beneficial

[22:59] Sue’s first book recommendation – ‘The good retiring guide 2022’ by Jonquil Lowe

[23:53] Sue’s second book recommendation – ‘101 ways to enjoy retirement’ by Ravina Chandra’

[28:11] How to connect with Sue

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• The Bright Sky Career Coaching website
• Sue Gouldman’s website, “Your Career Coach”
• Age UK
• u3a (University of the third age)
• The Good Retirement Guide 2022
• 101 Ways to Enjoy Retirement

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