Identity & Purpose
When Habits Sabotage What We Want in Retirement
We carry habits that sabotage into retirement without noticing. A reflection on digital noise, busyness, and choosing what matters. Enough As I sat down to write my first blog post of the year, I couldn’t help but feel the lingering effects of holiday overindulgence: too much food, too many desserts, a little too much wine.…
Read MoreWhat Science Says About Purpose in Retirement
People with a sense of purpose, big or small, are healthier, happier, sharper, and more resilient than those who don’t have one. Purpose acts almost like a daily vitamin for your brain, body, and emotional well-being. I bumped into an acquaintance at the grocery store earlier this week and was struck by the tone of…
Read MoreWhat the Heck Is a Retirement Coach?
Seriously, what is a Retirement Coach? I’m going to tell you…and how I help people design a remarkable next chapter. Most people understand what a financial planner does. Or a fitness coach. Or a life coach.But a retirement coach? Cue the confused look, the tilted head, the quiet, “…so what exactly is that?” Let me…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Gift of Helping Someone Else
Sometimes helping someone else is exactly what I need. As a coach, I’ve learned that we shouldn’t do for others what they can do for themselves. It robs people of the chance to solve their own problems and build confidence. Generally speaking, it’s a good rule to live by. Yet sometimes helping someone else brings unexpected gifts.…
Read MoreMost Canadians Don’t Have a Retirement Plan
Because a Meaningful Retirement Takes More Than Money The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (yes – that would be the other CIA) noted in February of 2025 that their research indicates “that over half of Canadians don’t have a comprehensive retirement plan, and only 44% of Canadians without a plan expect to live comfortably in retirement.”…
Read MoreBucket List or Compass? Design a Retirement You Love
People arrive at retirement for different reasons and in varying degrees of readiness. Often, the overarching goals are to spend time with loved ones and keep busy. But here’s the question worth asking: is that enough to build a successful retirement? Why We Retire Isn’t Always About Work According to the Ontario Securities Commission in 2024,…
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