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Article:  Helping Employees Decide When It's Best To Retire...

With older workers there are ways to help them explore when it's a good time for them to retire.  This short article from The Balance Careers highlights what's OK to say when engaging older workers on the "big question."

And, the Retirement Options assessment (see below), helps employees better understand their level of readiness to retire - and often helps reduce anxiety.  Reed is a certified Retirement Options Coach who administers the assessment and debrief for employees close to retiring.  Read more below.

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT PACKAGE

Reed is a certified Retirement Options™Coach and administers online assessments/client debriefs to determine retirement readiness across 20 lifestyle and attitudinal dimensions.  These tools were developed by Richard P. Johnson, Ph.D., a world expert in non-financial retirement life planning.  Each assessment includes a 40 minute debrief culminating in action steps for the client as they consider when it is the best time to transition from a main career.  Employees often have anxiety about retiring, but with more knowledge realize they are more prepared for leaving their main career than they had thought.  Clients receive:

• A personalized report that indicates areas of preparedness and identifies gaps providing a functional blueprint for retirement planning and transition.
• The 169 page book, What Color is Your Retirement, by Richard Johnson, Ph.D. This companion publication to the LifeOptions Profile™ is a guidebook to plan next steps. It's full of research and wisdom that helps readers make a smooth transition.
• 40 Minute individual coaching session to interpret results and look at next steps.

RETIREMENT READINESS SEMINAR - For Businesses, Nonprofits, and Community Groups (3 Hours)

Prior to meeting, participants complete an online profile assessing their retirement readiness across 20 lifestyle and attitudinal dimensions in six life arenas: career and work, health and wellness, finance and insurance, family and relationships, leisure and social, and personal development. The tool was developed by Richard P. Johnson, Ph.D., a world expert in non-financial planning through Retirement Options™.  Reed Dewey is licensed to administer the Retirement Options assessment tools. The LifeOptions Profile™ reveals powerful insights about retirement lifestyle issues that are easily presented and discussed in group or classroom settings. The Profile provides individuals with a personal, practical and relevant self-portrait of lifestyle needs and insights on transitioning to their next chapter.

This three hour interactive workshop is balanced with solid practical information, planning exercises, time for reflection and opportunities to share and hear from participants.  Seminars are kept kept to no more than 10 people. Numerous take-away resources are provided. Upon completion of the online assessment individuals receive:

• A personalized report that indicates areas of preparedness and identifies gaps providing a functional blueprint for retirement planning and transition.
• The 169 page book, What Color is Your Retirement, by Richard Johnson, Ph.D. This companion publication to the LifeOptions Profile™ is a guidebook to plan next steps. It's full of research and wisdom that helps readers make a smooth transition.
• 3 Hour Seminar culminating in an action plan for each participant.

What's Next Explorer Course

This five-week live video program provides a cost-effective way for a group of participants to learn about midlife transitions. It is facilitated by What's Next principal, Reed Dewey. Participants take the LifeOptions Profile™ and learn what their results mean, along with reading the insightful book What Color Is Your Retirement by Richard Johnson, Ph.D., a leader in the field. The course includes one individual coaching session in addition to the five week seminar. Participants learn from each other, explore numerous topics and end with a supportive peer community and actionable transition plan.

Presentation: Living the Life You Want*                    * But were afraid to ask for!

Geared for community/civic groups. Reed provides an engaging and fun introductory 20-30 minute presentation on midlife transitions for employees and/or members of companies, government, clubs, and faith communities. Contact Reed to learn more.

Contact Reed for more details and pricing for individual and group seminars.