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.Key Points From This Episode[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 SueUseful Links From This EpisodeConnect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteSue Gouldman’s website, “Your Career Coach”Age UKu3a (University of the third age)The Good Retirement Guide 2022101 Ways to Enjoy RetirementRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Join 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.