Most businesses invest time and emotion in saying ‘thank you’ to employees who have come to the point of retirement after many years of service. The need to acknowledge the parting is as much social as it is practical, signalling a change in both personal, and professional, relationships.
I work with one organisation that takes this further, by investing in coaching for those who are retiring after long-service. This is both an opportunity to acknowledge the person and, in the organisation's view, makes good business sense.
There are typically three stages to our retirement coaching process, which is why I generally contract for three coaching sessions over the 3-4 months leading up to the date of retirement. They focus around:
Session 1: Leaving Well
Session 2: Creating a Framework
Session 3: Moving Beyond
This is clearly an impactful process for the retiree, but what is the benefit for the business? There are many and here are just a few examples:
If this resonates with you and you would like to find out more about the retirement coaching process, then do get in touch. I would love to talk with you.
I am an ICF associate certified coach, providing individualised coaching support to leaders, business owners, and employees at all stages of their careers and lives. I also work with associate…
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