The retirement problems I help smart folk to solve
by rowdy crowther
4 minute read
Can I tell you a secret?
My clients don’t pay me to coach them. I coach them of course. But that’s not why they pay me. Not really, anyway. They pay me to help them to solve their hot button retirement problems… problems that twist their insides like a hernia, keeping them up at night, leaving them to possibly feel inadequate and alone if nothing is done.
Retirement problems such as these big seven problems:
Problem #1
“I can’t imagine my retired life…what will I do all day long?”
That’s when my client and I pull together a compelling vision for their retired life; compelling because they’re able to see what’s possible, creating excitement and inspiration.
Problem #2
“Budgeting makes me scratch… how will I live on less?”
That’s when we flip the script, using my client’s personal values and goals to inform their retirement budgeting decisions, so budgeting is an empowering, not a scary, experience for them.
Problem #3
“I got no plan… how will I transition from work into retirement?”
That’s when my client and I create a sense of calmness and confidence in them by defining the specific steps they can take from their career life to their retired life.
Problem #4
“I want Something More… but what and how can I get it?”
To solve this very common problem I ask my clients to deconstruct what a satisfying retired life may comprise for them, then ask them to put the pieces back together.
Problem #5
“I’m not done yet... but how can I make an impact in retirement?”
That’s when I help my client to identify their unique skills and talents, so they can use them to make a long-term contribution in retirement that suits them.
Problem #6
“I must downsize… but feel overwhelmed and afraid”
That’s when I help my client to dramatically simplify their life, swapping clutter and problems for clear space to think and reconnect with their values, feelings and spirit.
Problem #7
“Oh my goodness… will I still matter without my job?”
Which is a bigger retirement planning problem than most folk care to admit. After all, work and career define how many folk act and are recognised by others. Take work and career away from many folk and you leave a bigger hole than Shelbyville in their life. That’s why my clients and I work to bring the talent, wisdom and energy from their career life into their retired life.
Oh, can I tell you another secret?
Retired life can be the most satisfying time of life for many people. But not because they’re relaxed and comfortable 24/7. Rather, because they finally get to live their own life on their terms, living through their personal values and goals every day. But that doesn’t happen if they battle one or more of the above problems.
would you like to schedule your free introductory coaching call with me?
Then please email me at rowdy@rowdycrowther.com