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After decades of building a career...

Many people reach their 50s or 60s expecting life to slow down.

Instead...

They discover something unexpected.

They're busy.

But not fulfilled.

Connected online.

But not connected in life.

Successful.

But wondering what comes next.

That's exactly why we created 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸™.

It helps senior leaders move through three powerful shifts:

𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲
Create clarity, purpose and direction.

𝗥𝗲-𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲
Build the energy to enjoy your future.

𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲
Take meaningful action around your money, your plans and the people who matter most.

Because your next chapter deserves more than simply drifting into retirement.

It deserves intention.

It deserves connection.

It deserves significance.

If you're standing at a crossroads wondering what your own 3rd Act could look like...

We'd love to help.

Book a complimentary 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁™ session.

We'll help you identify the first practical steps towards creating a meaningful, healthy and abundant 3rd Act.

Sometimes one great conversation changes everything.

If that conversation feels timely...

Book your complimentary 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁™ now.

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𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Take ten minutes today.

Draw three circles.

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟭 — 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲
The people who matter most.
Who lifts you up?
Who tells you the truth?
Who do you want beside you over the next decade?

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟮 — 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Where do you genuinely belong? (Not where you're expected to be).
Where do your values align?
Where are people building something meaningful that matters to you?

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟯 — 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Who could benefit from your experience?
A young leader?
A charity?
A community organisation?
Your family?
A future entrepreneur?

Ask yourself one simple question:

"𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆?"

Not someday.

Today.

Because your greatest contribution doesn't have to be enormous.

It simply has to be intentional.

Small acts.

Done consistently.

Create extraordinary lives.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀.

We didn't realise we were also leaving behind our community.

Like many people, our network had largely been built around work.
🔸The daily conversations.
🔸The shared challenges.
🔸The lunches.
🔸The meetings.
🔸The friendships that naturally develop when you spend decades working alongside great people.

Then one day...that all changed.

As exciting as our next chapter felt, we quickly realised that if we wanted it to be meaningful, we couldn't simply replace our careers.

We needed to intentionally build a new community.

At the same time, another challenge arrived.

Ron had recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

It was a powerful reminder that our next chapter couldn't just be about work.

It also had to be about our health, our wellbeing and making the most of the years ahead.

So we made a conscious decision to invest in ourselves.

Ron joined Coastguard New Zealand, eventually becoming President of our local branch. It gave him purpose, new friendships and another way to contribute.

Ali retrained as a Life and Health Coach, opening the door to new skills, new opportunities and lifelong friendships that continue today.

Together, we committed to continuing our learning and personal development—not because we needed more qualifications, but because 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Looking back, some of the greatest gifts weren't the new skills we gained.

They were the people we met along the way.

That's why 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 became one of the three strategies in our 𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 pillar.

Because the best 3rd Acts aren't built alone.

They're built through meaningful relationships...

a genuine sense of belonging...

and finding new ways to use your experience to make a difference.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲...

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

As you think about your own next chapter, where are you intentionally creating opportunities to learn, connect and belong?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿?

"Once I retire, I'll have more time for relationships."

Maybe.

But time doesn't automatically create connection.

In fact...

Many successful leaders discover the opposite.
Their work was doing most of the connecting.

🔸The meetings.
🔸The coffees.
🔸The lunches.
🔸The conferences.
🔸The daily conversations.

Then suddenly...
They're gone.

And what's left can feel surprisingly quiet.

Connection isn't something that simply happens.

It's something we intentionally create.

That's why one of the first 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 exercises we use is 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Not...
🔸"Who do I know?"

But...
🔸Who energises me?
🔸Who challenges me?
🔸Who shares my values?
🔸Who do I want walking beside me during my 3rd Act?

Because belonging isn't accidental.
It's designed.

Don't wait until loneliness appears before you invest in relationships.
Build them while life is still busy.

Your future self will thank you.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Who's one person you've been meaning to reconnect with this month?

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

You just need deeper connections.

One of the biggest surprises we see when coaching senior leaders approaching their 3rd Act is this...

Many have never been more successful...
Yet they've never felt more disconnected.

Their calendar has always been full.

Their relationships haven't.
That's why 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 is one of the three strategies inside the 𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 pillar of our 3rd Act Framework.

Because your next chapter isn't just about what you'll do.

It's about 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵.

When people leave full-time leadership, many also leave behind:
🔸their daily conversations
🔸their professional identity
🔸their built-in community
🔸the feeling of being needed

No one warns you about that.

The best 3rd Acts aren't built alone.
🔸They're built with people who challenge you…
🔸encourage you...
🔸share your values...
🔸and help you navigate this next chapter with greater purpose.

That's why 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 focuses on three simple shifts:

✅Strengthen the relationships that matter most.
✅Build communities where you truly belong.
✅Share your experience in ways that create lasting impact.

Because success feels good.

But significance is almost always shared.

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀. 𝗔 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.

That's what 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 is really about.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
As you look towards your next chapter, are you intentionally building relationships - or simply maintaining the ones you already have?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Most people don't need more information.

They need a clearer Roadmap.

After working with hundreds of people navigating major life transitions, we've noticed something interesting.

The challenge is rarely a lack of options.

It's having too many.

Too many ideas.

Too many possibilities.

Too many unanswered questions.

And not enough structure to make sense of them.

Creating a meaningful and rewarding next chapter beyond corporate leadership is why we created our 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁™, which will help you to identify what your single biggest challenge, fear or frustration is right now.

You won't leave with all the answers.

But you will leave with greater clarity about what the next steps are.

If you've been thinking more seriously about your next chapter, we'd love to help you.

Let’s get together by phone or Google Meet and take a quick, 15 minute 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗧 of where you’re at right now.

Send us a message with:

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗧

And we'll send you the details.

One of the most underrated success habits in life isn't goal setting.

It's reviewing your Roadmap.

Most people create plans.
Very few revisit them.

That's why the third 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 tactic is:
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Because progress is rarely the result of one big decision.

It's the result of small, consistent adjustments.

And just like you would in your business or professional role, this is a critical step.

Here's a simple framework you can start using immediately.

Pick one day a week to review where you’re at - typically the end or beginning of the week and ask yourself:

1. What progress did I make this week?
2. What got in the way or what’s stopping me from achieving my goals?
3. What matters most next week?
4. Who can help hold me accountable?
5. What am I grateful for?
That's it.

Ten minutes.

Once a week.

No complicated systems.

No colour-coded spreadsheets.

Just a regular rhythm of reflection and recalibration.

The people who create meaningful 3rd Acts aren't necessarily more talented.

They're simply more intentional.

A weekly review creates awareness.

Awareness creates adjustment.

Adjustment creates progress.

And progress compounds.

What review habit currently keeps you on track?

And a Tiny Thought… don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t achieved what you set out to 100% this week - life does get in the way sometimes!

A client recently told us she was stuck and wanted to initiate some new actions but didn’t know where to start.

When we started talking about her next chapter, something became obvious.

She had goals.

Lots of them:
Travelling.
Learning (completing a Degree)
Getting back her vibrant health.
Better quality family time, to name a few!

Everything felt important.

Which meant nothing was getting traction.

Like many people, she wasn't lacking ambition.

She was suffering from overwhelm.

Where do I start?

What’s the most important thing (especially as she saw them all as equally important and some of them were big goals).

We asked her:
What matters most right now?
What can wait?
What needs to stop?

Within one session she moved from a list of twenty competing priorities to three.
Three.

Not forever.

Just for now.

Six months later?

Progress all round.

Because focus creates the space to progress.

And progress creates confidence.

One of the biggest reasons people feel stuck in their 3rd Act isn't lack of opportunity.

It's trying to pursue too many opportunities at once.

Sometimes the breakthrough isn't adding something.

It's choosing what to leave out.

If this sounds like you, and you’d like a free 15 Minute 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ™
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Most people don't need a 50-page life plan. (In fact most people only need a one-page life plan!)

What they really need is a clearer next step.

So here's a simple exercise we use with many of our clients.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯-𝟭𝟮-𝟵𝟬 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽
Take ten minutes and answer these three questions:

𝗜𝗻 𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀...
What would make you genuinely proud of the life you're living?

Think beyond money.

Consider health, relationships, contribution, experiences and purpose.

𝗜𝗻 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀...
What would need to happen for you to know you're on track?

What would you have started?
Changed?
Completed?

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟵𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀...
What's the ONE single most important action you could take?

Not ten actions.

Just ONE.

The ONE that would create momentum in the right direction.

This simple exercise reflects the first 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 tactic in 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸™

Because clarity isn't created by thinking harder.

It's created by connecting the future you want with the actions you can take today.

Try it.

Then come back and tell us:

What emerged as your most important 90-day priority?

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: "𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀."

It's one of the most expensive assumptions people make in their 50s and beyond.

Not because they lack capability.

But because they mistake experience for a plan.

We see this all the time.

Highly successful people spend decades building careers, raising families, paying mortgages and meeting responsibilities.

Then one day they realise:
"What happens next?"

Retirement isn't the challenge.
The challenge is transition.

And transition rarely rewards people who "wing it."

The people who thrive in their 3rd Act don't necessarily have all the answers.
But they do have a roadmap.
They've thought about:

✔ What success looks like beyond work
✔ What they want more of (and less of)
✔ How they want to spend their time, energy and resources
✔ What meaningful progress looks like over the next few years

That's why 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 is one of the three strategies within the 𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 pillar of The 3rd Act Framework™.

It's designed to help you move from possibility to progress through:

• Vision to Roadmap
• Strategic Priorities
• Ex*****on Rhythm

Because a dream without a plan is just wishful thinking.

And a plan without action is just another document sitting in a drawer.

The goal isn't to predict the future.
It's to create it.

What aspect of your next chapter feels like it needs attention right now?