Retirement or Renewal? Retirement is being redefined in our culture, as is the whole notion of aging. Today we think of retirement as a "new beginning." Retirement is actually the beginning of a new life stage called Renewal or the "third age." The Renewal Stage starts about the mid 50's and lasts well into the 70's and beyond.  The Renewal Stage can be a time of great personal growth and development.  The key to success in this stage of life is how well a person prepares for it. This is a time when people are free to ask themselves what they want in their lives. They are often free for the most part, from family obligations, and from having to climb the ladder of success. For some people this is the time for a new career- one that finally expresses who they really are. For others this is the time to explore a new interest or give back to the community. That's really what renewal is all about ... pursuing your passion, your dream, your goals. What my clients are saying... "Susan did a great job leading us to look at options for creating a fulfilling retirement lifestyle.  She guided us to the Retirement Success Profile which enabled us to assess our retirement attitudes and set personal goals.  Susan helped us explore definitions of retirement and identify what we want from this next phase of our lives.  Her handouts were very pertinent and informative.  Susan's coaching was invaluable!" Carole Scandella, Seattle, WA