In this episode, host Rachel Goodwin welcomes coach and author Jane Moffett to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing professional women approaching retirement. Drawing on Jane's extensive research and new book, they explore themes of identity, purpose, and connection during this major life transition. The conversation highlights the importance of planning, community, and redefining what retirement can mean, offering practical advice and resources. Listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating this uncharted stage, with encouragement to embrace growth, seek support, and design a fulfilling next chapter. Jane's upcoming book and courses provide further guidance for women at this pivotal time.

About Jane Moffett

Jane is a coach and director of Kangaroo Coaching. She has spent nearly 30 years working with women as they experience some of life's major transitions, when the personal and professional intersect. She also works with organisations who are committed to creating progressive workplace culture and runs coaching programmes for new parent employees and their line-managers.

Jane is also a researcher, writer and provides services to Henley Business School. We're going to be discussing her new book - What next? The savvy woman's guide to redefining retirement and also the courses she runs to support women to thrive at this particular stage of life.

Website: https://kangaroocoaching.net/

Email: jane@kangaroocoaching.net

Resources:

Books

"What Next? The Savvy Woman's Guide to Redefining Retirement" by Jane Moffett":

'Much More to Come" by Eleanor Mills

"Revolting Women" by Lucy Ryan

"100 Year Life" by Grattan and Scott"

Key Themes and Concepts

"Post-Menopausal Zest (coined by Margaret Mead)

"Japanese Concept of Ikigai"

Podcasts and Documentaries

Avivah Wittenberg Cox's Podcast 'Four Quarter Lives'

"Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones" - Netflix Documentary"