Life Beyond Work Program

Know Yourself, Define Your Path

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International Women’s Day Special

To honor International Women’s Day, I’m offering a special one-time price of $450 (that’s $50 off!) for my April Life Beyond Work program—exclusive to my email list.

This program is for women like you—ready to redefine what fulfillment looks like beyond their career. Over ten weeks, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to build a meaningful, joy-filled life on your terms.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in you. Offer expires March 12

Book now and use code: IWD2025

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Join the ‘Life Beyond Work Program’ to create a future filled with purpose, possibility and joy.

Join a community of professional women on the same journey as you. You will learn together, laugh together, and ultimately transition from feeling uncertain about your future to being ready for the next phase, together.

Embrace retirement on your terms and on your own timeline. Don't miss the opportunity to take this important step towards your future.

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The Life Beyond Work Program is exclusively for professional women who:

Are within two years of retiring or have recently retired and want support to envision the next phase and explore the possibilities.

Want to embrace the transition and accept change with open arms while acknowledging the emotions that come with it.

Are ready to redefine themselves by shedding old labels and embracing your unique identity in this new phase of life.

Crave a life with purpose, meaning and deep satisfaction by seeking fulfilment beyond the traditional definition of "retirement."

Yearn for connection and want to build a supportive community of women on the same exciting journey.

Retiring requires a significant mind shift

As you approach your life beyond work you may be:

  • Doubting whether you have what it takes to thrive in your next chapter.

  • Mourning the end of your career, familiar routines, and a sense of purpose.

  • Concerned that you will have a lack of stimulation, and feel lost without daily structure.

  • Anticipating social disconnection, fearing losing friends and colleagues.

  • Concerned about being overlooked or undervalued in society.

  • Struggling to find a new sense of purpose beyond work.

  • Feeling adrift without the validation of a career title.

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Shift to readiness by:

  • Envisioning your ideal future and exploring the possibilities.

  • Preparing to embrace the transition: Accepting change with open arms while acknowledging the emotions that come with it.

  • Redefining yourself: Shedding old labels and embracing your unique identity in this new phase of life.

  • Designing a life with purpose: Seeking fulfillment beyond the traditional definition of "retirement."

  • Building connections: Joining a supportive community of women on the same exciting journey.

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The Life Beyond Work program will help you:

  • Clarify your vision: Discover what truly matters to you and design a life that reflects your values.

  • Navigate emotions: Learn healthy coping mechanisms to manage uncertainty and embrace change with confidence.

  • Unlock your potential: Explore new interests, reignite hidden passions, and discover your unique talents.

  • Craft a fulfilling future: Create a roadmap for your ideal retirement filled with purpose and meaning.

  • Build a supportive network: Connect with like-minded women who understand your journey and celebrate your successes.

  • Special note: this program does not include financial management issues

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What’s Included

One 1:1 coaching session (valued at $150)

You will have a 30 min coaching session with Sue to help you set your intention for this program

Six activation workshops (valued at $600)

These one-and-a-half-hour sessions have been designed to help you up your readiness for retirement. Topics we will cover include:

  1. Who Am I Now

  2. Uncovering Purpose

  3. What Needs To Change In My Life

  4. Mastering Uncertainty

  5. Building Strong Relationships

  6. Taking Action

Your full participation will be encouraged because Sue believes the wisdom in the room sits as much with you as it does the facilitator.

Be part of a community (worth its weight in gold)

A community of like-minded women (only 10 places available) who genuinely care about each other and have each other's backs.

A safe, collaborative space

A safe place for you to go deeper as you explore your heart’s desire, to make change happen.

A ‘Whole Brain' approach to learning

This program has been designed using whole-brain thinking to ensure it supports people with diverse learning and thinking styles. Participants are also encouraged to use a ‘whole brain’ approach to designing their pathway to retirement and their retirement life.

Resources

You will receive a workbook full of activities and suggested reading with space to journal and map out your retirement roadmap.

Price: $500

Dates: Starts Monday 7th April, 2025

April 7, 14 & 28th

May 5, 12 & 19th

Times: 7.00 - 8.30 PM Melb/Syd time.

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The real gold is in the community

When you join this program, you will:

  • Meet like-minded women with a common focus and similar intentions for the program.

  • Receive the support, encouragement and motivation to go beyond your current state.

  • Receive insight and learning from a diverse group of women.

  • Work collaboratively and utilise the group’s wisdom to develop a solution and strategy that will help you achieve your goals.

  • Benefit from group support and accountability- you will have a collection of hearts and minds rooting for your success and willing you to succeed.

  • Make connections that will benefit you for a long time to come.

  • Be an integral part of a group and celebrate your successes together!

What women are saying

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Your facilitator: Sue West

Sue is a seasoned facilitator who sees the mid and ‘north mid’ parts of a woman’s life as filled with possibility and potential. Her own desire to flourish after fifty led Sue to read every book and paper written on the subject. This, combined with her deep empathy, strong emotional intelligence, and excellent facilitation skills, means that she can inspire and engage participants as they learn and grow in a collaborative and fun way.

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What do you need for a flourishing life?

Based on Martin Seligman’s framework for well-being, this diagram illustrates the eight essential ingredients you need for a flourishing life. This program has a particular focus on:

  • Meaning and purpose

  • Vitality

  • Engagement

  • Relationships, and

  • Positive emotions