Retirement Is More Than a Financial Decision
Move through life’s biggest transition with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Most retirement planning focuses strictly on money. But the human side - your identity, routines, relationships, and sense of purpose - deserves just as much attention.
Navigating the "Messy Middle" of Retirement
Life after retirement can bring unexpected uncertainty, loss of career identity, and a surprising sense of disorientation. Research from the Stanford Center on Longevity shows that long-term well-being relies heavily on purpose, social connection, and daily structure—not just financial security.
What is Retirement Coaching?
A retirement coach helps you navigate the non-financial side of leaving a long-held role. Rather than telling you what to do, coaching provides support, reflection, and accountability so you can build a path that feels grounded and intentional.
A retirement coach helps you:
Clarify your vision for your next chapter
Find new purpose, direction, and meaning
Reduce transition anxiety and uncertainty
Set up routines and goals that support your well-being
Build a strong, fulfilling identity beyond your career
Meet Your Coach: Adrian
With over 18 years as a practicing psychotherapist, I bring a depth of experience to the work of coaching that goes far beyond surface-level goal setting. My work has always centered on helping people navigate life's largest identity shifts.
A Grounded, Reflective Space
I will not tell you who you are or what you should want. I create the space for you to explore those questions on your own terms.
Deep Listening
Clients value my calm presence and targeted questions that help them see things from fresh perspectives.
Practical Momentum
Our conversations are both reflective and actionable—moving at a pace that feels right for you.
Retirement Transition Coaching Packages
Whether you're preparing for retirement, adjusting to this new chapter, or looking to create a more purposeful and meaningful life beyond work, these coaching packages are designed to meet you where you are.
*Available online via Zoom worldwide, in-person in Vancouver & Nanaimo BC, or via outdoor “walk & talk” sessions along local trails.
+ Clarity
One-Month Retirement Transition Intensive
Ideal for:
People approaching retirement or who have recently retired and want clarity about what's next.
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Clarify what matters most to you.
Identify the values that will guide your next chapter.
Explore fears and uncertainties that may be holding you back.
Discover new possibilities for a meaningful retirement.
Leave with a practical 90-day action plan and renewed confidence.
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Four weekly 60-minute private coaching sessions over one month
Retirement Discovery Questionnaire
Personal Values and Meaning Assessment
Written action summary following last session
+ Vision (most popular)
Six-Month Retirement Lifestyle Coaching
Ideal for:
People who want ongoing support as they intentionally build a fulfilling retirement lifestyle.
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Explore your identity beyond your professional role.
Strengthen important relationships.
Develop a deeper sense of purpose and contribution.
Create healthy routines and sustainable habits.
Navigate the emotional challenges and opportunities that retirement brings.
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Ten 60-minute coaching sessions over six months
Everything included in the Clarity Package
Strengths Assessment
Monthly progress reviews
Weekly email support
+ Purpose
One-Year Retirement Coaching Partnership
Ideal for:
People who want consistent guidance, accountability, and support throughout their first year of retirement.
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Feel grounded in a strong sense of purpose.
Create a lifestyle that reflects your values.
Develop meaningful long-term goals.
Establish healthy routines that support your wellbeing.
Feel confident in your decisions.
Leave with a personalized Life Plan for the years ahead.
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Eighteen 60-minute coaching sessions
Everything included in the Vision Package
Quarterly in-person meetings in Nanaimo (optional)
Weekly email support
Priority scheduling
A Note on Continuation
Many clients choose to continue meeting periodically as new opportunities and life transitions emerge. Ongoing coaching is available at the standard rate of $250 CAD per session.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While financial planning answers practical questions like investments, income, and whether you can afford to retire, retirement coaching addresses the non-financial side. It helps you navigate identity, routines, relationships, and purpose so you can build a life that feels engaging and fulfilling.
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It is ideal if you are approaching retirement, navigating the "messy middle" of transition, recently retired, or have been retired for some time but sense there could be more meaning and purpose in your next chapter.
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We offer three main packages:
Clarity: A 1-month intensive with 4 weekly sessions, ideal for building a practical 90-day action plan.
Vision (Most Popular): A 6-month partnership with 10 sessions, designed for ongoing support and lifestyle building.
Purpose: A 1-year partnership with 18 sessions, offering consistent guidance, accountability, and a personalized Life Plan.
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You can book a complimentary discovery call to explore where you are now, discuss what matters to you, and see if retirement coaching is the right fit.
Ready to explore what's next?
Whether you're looking ahead to retirement or finding your footing in the early months, let's meet for a complimentary conversation to see if coaching is the right fit.