Rethinking Retirement: Embracing Flexibility, Autonomy, and Impact

For too long, retirement has been treated as a binary concept; in or out, working or not. But many individuals no longer see their lives in such fixed terms. Instead, they’re seeking flexibility, autonomy, and a renewed sense of contribution.

We’ve supported clients who have launched social ventures, taken on board roles, returned to academia, managed football clubs, or started entirely new businesses after so-called ‘retirement.’  What they share is not a job, but a mindset - one of evolution and impact.

The Encore Stage isn’t about stepping away. It’s about recognising that the desire to contribute meaningfully doesn’t end at 60 or 65 and nor should it.

Our frameworks help individuals create realistic route maps for how they want to spend their next years, whether balancing contribution, service, investing in relationships, or growth.