Webinar Series focuses on redefining retirement
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 7, 2023) — University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services is hosting a webinar series beginning in September that focuses on the latest trends in longevity, retirement and encore careers.
The series, “Preparing for Semi-Retirement: Passion, Purpose and the Practical,” will help attendees be more intentional in planning for the social, emotional, physical and cognitive sides of semi-retirement.
Two sessions are planned for Fall 2023:
Why People Fail Retirement
- Thursday, Sept. 14
- Noon–1 p.m. ET
- Speaker: Robert Laura
- Register for the session here.
Join us for a webinar with Robert Laura, founder of the Retirement Coaches Association, Certified Professional Retirement Coach Designation and the Retirement Intelligence or RQ Assessment, as we launch this series. Laura is a five-time best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist and recognized presenter at retirement conferences across the country. His work has reached millions of retired readers through seven books, 12 guides and more than 800 articles. In addition to his own writings, he frequently appears in major business media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, MarketWatch, The New York Times and more.
From Career Peak to Retirement Dip — Money Alone Won’t Save You
- Wednesday, Nov. 15
- Noon-1 p.m. ET
- Speaker: Eric Weigel
- Register for the session here.
Most high-achieving professionals look forward to retirement as the day when they can finally let their guard down and spend more time having fun, but what they never anticipate is that within a few short months excitement often turns into feeling lost, bored, confused and even anxious about their next phase in life. In this session, high-achieving professionals will learn the three-step process to prepare for a successful transition into retirement that goes beyond just being financially set.
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