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Support and tools to craft a fulfilling post-corporate life.
Support and tools to craft a fulfilling post-corporate life.
5 Questions to Explore a Soulful Second Chapter will ignite your imagination and help you create a more fulfilling next life chapter.
Many plan for their financial future but few plan for their future life.
You may be surprised to find it’s not as simple as turning the page. As a result, it’s not unusual to feel lost, confused or without purpose. And this disengagement can have a negative impact on your mental and physical health.
The key to finding happiness and purpose is to reimagine life so it’s aligned with your deepest desires. But the path forward is not always apparent.
What if you had a capable guide to show you the way?
When I ended my 30+ year corporate career to start my own business, I developed what I thought was a solid plan for my future. But a few months later, I realized I was in a deep transformative process. And I vividly recall feeling the need for guidance and support throughout my reinvention. This experience shaped the work I do today.
The post-corporate journey invites you to live in a brand new way, one of your own choosing. It’s about learning to rely less on the left-brain logical reasoning that made you a success in the past and more on developing trust in your right-brain inner wisdom.
This is the journey from head to heart, From Type A to Type Be.
I feel so much more prepared to for retirement. I am not as afraid of it as I was. When I look back in my journal I am blown away by all the amazingly useful tools you have given me and am beyond excited about what the future holds for me.
—Geraldine W.
…to reignite, reimagine, and reinvent your next life chapter.
In her long-form videos, Kathy helps you embrace midlife transitions by reimagining life, connecting with your true desires, and mindfully creating the life of your dreams.
This latest short explores post-corporate identity loss and the opportunities that arise in life beyond the professional ladder.
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The Life Beyond the Ladder article series was written to support you as you step into a new chapter of your life and consider how self-discovery can reshape your understanding of the world and your place in it.
This transformative journey can offer profound insights, emotional exploration, and a sense of connection to something larger than yourself. Whether you’re exploring new belief systems, deepening your existing faith, or simply seeking a greater sense of meaning, this deep-rooted questioning can lead you to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
It’s not unusual to explore existential questions during times of significant life changes beyond leaving a long-term profession. Midlife can bring divorce, the death of a loved one, a health crisis, or even successfully reaching a long-held goal, only to experience the emptiness and wonder what comes next – all wrapped up in thoughts of our own mortality. This can lead to overwhelm and confusion. But a way to work through it all...
As professionals transition out of long-term careers, they often find themselves grappling with a complex interplay of challenges and opportunities. At the core of this experience lies the universal challenge of change, which involves working through self-doubt, the fear of the unknown, and stepping outside of a well-established comfort zone. And that intensity is further amplified for those in midlife who may also confront issues such as ageism, identity crisis, and social isolation.
But among these challenges are numerous opportunities for significant growth and personal development. By approaching change as a chance to explore new possibilities, learn new skills, and redefine the self, a professional transition can transmute into a positive experience. This requires a mindset shift – a mentality that’s eager to live a more fulfilling life, embraces the unknown with curiosity and openness, and welcomes growth.
The decision to explore life beyond the professional ladder and pursue a new midlife path can be exhilarating. The potential of aligning your lifestyle to your passions and values is alluring. But as you consider this shift, especially in quiet moments, you may also feel waves of paralyzing fear.
It’s natural to experience some level of fear when contemplating a significant life change. Fear is the body’s alarm system that’s designed to protect us from perceived threats. While it’s crucial for survival, this response can be triggered by less severe psychological stressors, leading to anxiety and fear.
In the context of career transition, fear can manifest as anxiety about the unknown, doubts about your abilities and concerns about financial stability. Understanding where this fear stems from is the first step toward overcoming it.
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