Done With Work Retirement Coaching and Consulting
Thinking about winding down from full-time work? Click here for a brief assessment to help you see where you stand.
Pre-Retirement Coaching
The transition from full time work can take many paths, but you owe it to yourself to be psychologically prepared.
My pre-retirement coaching programs are
designed to help you exit smoothly and craft a meaningful next chapter.
Done with Work:
A dozen perspectives on the decision to retire
The book is based on interviews with people who opted to retire. If you are contemplating stepping down, here is your opportunity to read about how others arrived at their decision.
Leaving Your Professional Role
Whether you’re part of a large professional services firm, a small partnership, or a sole practitioner, the prospect of winding down can feel daunting. It often evokes a good deal of ambivalence, which, if not resolved, can derail planning for your exit. How will you manage the transition in a way that balances everyone’s interests? Will your professional identity remain intact once you exit? Can you still have a positive impact on the lives of others?
Coaching objectives for late career professionals
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About Dr. Gard
I'm a retired psychologist in Chicago.
My doctoral training at Northwestern University Medical School focused on the second half of life. During my decades in practice, I saw many clients who found themselves unhappy once they stopped working. It was clear that much of their distress could have been avoided if they had just spent a few sessions planning their transition ahead of time.
Now that I've retired myself, I'm pleased to teach clients how to prepare for this major life event. My goal is to help people design a compelling future and leave work on a high note.
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Done With Work - the book
is about people who chose to retire from their long-term occupation. It is based on semi-structured interviews with individuals who were gracious enough to share their decision-making process. Their stories are presented with the intention to help others who are grappling with the question of when to retire. To quote one interviewee, “it’s not easy to decide when to be done.”