Your

Next Chapter

A two-month exploration for women navigating ‘what’s next’ after their career in education.

DATES FOR PILOT PROGRAM

October 5 - November 2025

LED BY:

Sue West

There are no costs involved for attending the pilot program.

We just want your honest feedback.

Flourish After Fifty will support you to……..

Reimagine What’s Possible After A Career in Education

Welcome to a unique, co-designed journey for women teachers, leaders and principals who are ready to shape a life that’s rich in meaning, growth, and connection—beyond the boundaries of their career in education.

Why This Program?

Stepping away from a lifelong career in education can be tough. Women told us that although it brings excitement, it also sparks uncertainty. Many women told us they seek more than “career advice” or just “retirement planning”—they want:

  • A next chapter that feels purposeful, alive with possibility, and not like an ending.

  • Guidance with identity, meaning, and using lifelong skills in new ways, including new job roles.

  • Support with facing the unknown, exploring new interests, and finding community.

  • Practical strategies to move from “What now?” to “This is what’s next for me.”

Your Next Chapter was built to deliver all this and more.

What Makes This Program Unique?

  • Designed by and for women educators: Every session reflects the real desires, questions, and hopes that you voiced.

  • Blends reflection & action: You won’t just talk about change, you’ll experience it—gently, safely, and at your own pace.

  • Community at its heart: Connect, share, and grow with women who “get it”—all in a warm, confidential space.

  • Expert facilitation: Guided by a skilled facilitator with experience supporting midlife transitions, so you’re never navigating alone.

  • Blended format: We combine the power of in-person connection with the accessibility of online workshops.

Who Should Join?

Women over 50 who:

  • Work in primary or secondary education—teachers, leaders, principals, all welcome.

  • Are contemplating or adjusting to life after a career in education and ready to map out their next chapter - whether that’s another career, job, retirement, volunteering or ……

  • Are curious about reimagining purpose, identity, and what’s possible—whatever that looks like.

  • Want connection, tools, and inspiration.

What You’ll Gain

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1. Renewed Sense of Identity & Purpose

  • Rediscover who you are beyond your professional role.

  • Reconnect with your passions and uncover what motivates, delights, and inspires you.

2. Greater Clarity about What’s Next

  • Find real possibilities that excite you.

  • Learn to trial new interests safely

3. Skills for Navigating Change with Confidence

  • Move from “What if?” to “I can.”

  • Recognise your transition strengths.

4. Lasting Connection & Community

  • Build new, supportive relationships.

  • Feel seen, heard, and encouraged

5. Practical Tools, Resources & Action Plan

  • Leave with an actionable plan—tailored to your goals.

  • Take away curated resources.

6. Confidence to Experience “What’s Next”

  • See the transition as a beginning, not an ending.

  • Celebrate your progress, big and small.

Two spacious months to reflect, reimagine, and move forward

Reflection

Guided journaling, storytelling, and powerful prompts help you honour your story, clarify your values, and discover new possibilities. We’ll begin with “Where are you now?” and journey forward.

Connection

Experience true support and friendship with women who understand your path. Every session fosters real conversation, mutual encouragement, and fun.

Tools & Resources

You’ll finish with a toolbox of mindset shifts, practical strategies, curated resources, and your own action plan for moving forward with confidence.

Program Outline

Session One – Where Are You Now?

  • Honour your teaching story: celebrate what’s shaped you.

  • Begin to find your voice in this new chapter.

  • Set intentions together for what you want to grow next.

Session Two – Exploring Identity & Strengths

  • Dive deep: “Who am I beyond teaching?”

  • Uncover and celebrate your personal strengths, passions, and values.

  • Explore identity and self outside career labels.

Session Three – Envisaging the Future & Mapping Possibilities

  • Reimagine what’s possible: interests, dreams, new roles, and fun experiments.

  • Learn ways to safely “try out” new interests, volunteering, and learning.

  • Use vision and mapping tools to turn ideas into gentle plans.

Session Four – Navigating Change with Confidence

  • Understand your own “change story” and resilience toolkit.

  • Learn strategies for managing worry, navigating loss, and finding excitement in the unknown.

  • Explore powerful tools (growth mindset, awe, mindfulness) for thriving during transitions.

Session Five – Taking Action & Celebrating Progress

  • Turn intention into achievable action—however small.

  • Learn micro-steps and rituals that keep momentum going.

  • Plan for continuing connection and mutual support after the program.

Special Features

  • Welcome and Respectful Agreements: Clear group guidelines to foster safety, respect, and non-judgment.

  • Journaling and Reflection Between Sessions: Simple prompts, not homework; choose your own pace.

  • Resource Library: Book lists, blogs, podcasts, and assessment tools for deeper discovery.

  • Mini-Experiments: Optional “try it out” activities to safely explore interests (in-person or online).

  • Ongoing Community: Stay in touch beyond the series in a secure, participants-only group.

Program Schedule

  • In-Person Kick-Off:
    5th October, 1:30–4:30 pm, Fairfield Meeting Rooms

  • Online Workshops:
    14th October, 7:00–8:30 pm
    28th October, 7:00–8:30 pm
    11th November, 7:00–8:30 pm
    25th November, 7:00–8:30 pm

12 places available. We encourage you to attend all sessions if possible to build a strong, connected group.

What’s Included

  • Five interactive workshops (1 in-person, 4 online)

  • Program workbook and printable worksheets

  • Access to reading/viewing/listening resources

  • Structured reflection prompts tailored to each session

  • A private online community for ongoing support and conversation

  • Detailed summary after each session

  • Registration/participation confirmation and group reminders

Ready to Get Started?

1. Register your place:
Email sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au by September 5th to express your interest.

2. Bookings:
You’ll receive separate booking links for the in-person and online gatherings.

3. Got a friend or colleague in mind?
Please forward this info! The more, the merrier (up to 12).

Any Questions?

Contact Sue at sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this next chapter!

Next Steps:

  • Share this page and invite your network—help us build a supportive community for women moving beyond work!

Your Host and Facilitator, Sue West