Retirement Coaching Might Be Exactly What You Need
What is retirement coaching and how does it differ from financial planning?
Retirement: it's one of life's biggest transitions—and one of the most misunderstood. For many, it arrives with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. We're told to plan for it financially, but few of us are guided on how to live it. That's where retirement coaching comes in.
Retirement Coaching: Beyond the Numbers
Unlike financial advisors who help you prepare your nest egg, a retirement coach walks alongside you as you redefine your identity, purpose, and day-to-day rhythm. Think of it as designing the architecture of your new life—not with spreadsheets, but with your passions, values, and dreams.
Every retirement story is different. Some people dive headfirst into travel, volunteering, or caregiving. Others find themselves facing an unexpected emptiness—the loss of structure, purpose, even a sense of self. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Why Consider Retirement Coaching?
You may feel adrift when the routines of working life disappear. Questions surface: Who am I now? What do I want from this next phase? Where do I begin?
That’s where coaching offers its greatest gifts: space and time to reflect and design a life plan. Through one-on-one guidance, practical exercises, and meaningful conversations, coaching helps you reconnect with your wiser, more expansive self—and start crafting a life that feels both grounded and adventurous. The key is to reflect, and rediscover the person you’re becoming.
What You Can Expect
At Spring Tide Coaching, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter plans. Your coaching journey is tailored to you. You’ll gain tools and strategies to:
Clarify your values and goals
Design a daily rhythm that brings energy and ease
Deepen or reimagine relationships
Explore creative outlets and learning opportunities
Experiment with purpose through service, part-time work, or passion projects
This is your chance to make the “second half” of life even more vibrant and intentional than the first.
Not Retired Yet? Even Better.
Many people start retirement coaching 1–3 years before leaving their career. Some begin during big life shifts like becoming an empty-nester or navigating a major career change. It’s never too early—or too late—to start envisioning a future you’re excited about.
What If You’re Not Sure What You Want?
That’s actually the perfect place to start. Coaching isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being curious, reflective, and open to discovery. Together, we’ll explore your core values, past experiences, and future hopes. You’ll learn to experiment with what feels meaningful, knowing that purpose doesn’t have to be grand—it just has to feel true to you.
Ready to Explore?
If you're curious about coaching, I invite you to connect. There’s no pressure—just a genuine conversation about where you are and where you’d like to go.
Because there’s no one right way to retire—just your way.
…And What Does A ‘Spring Tide’ Have To Do With Retirement?
In nature, a spring tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align—resulting in the most dramatic shifts in the tides. Retirement brings its own spring tides: highs and lows of emotion, identity, and contribution. The name Spring Tide Coaching was born from the intention to help you move through these currents with clarity and confidence.
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