EP 117 Who Are You When You're No Longer Your Job Title?

What happens when the job title that has defined so much of your identity is no longer part of your everyday life?

In this episode you'll meet Dr. Andi Simon. She is a corporate anthropologist, award-winning author, global keynote speaker, and the founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants.

At 80 years old, Dr. Andi studies exactly what happens when work ends but life doesn’t - and why retirement is one of the most misunderstood transitions we ever experience.

If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond your job title, or if the thought of an empty calendar completely terrifies you, you are in the exact right place.

Dr. Andi and I dive deep into how you can challenge old assumptions, reclaim your personal agency, and discover new possibilities to create a next chapter that is every bit as meaningful as the one that came before.

Key Takeaways:
• The Identity Crisis: Why we hold on so tightly to our old business cards and how to gracefully transition from a "formally" title to defining exactly who you want to be on your own terms.
• The 5 Pillars of a Great Next Chapter: Dr. Andi breaks down the core elements you need to design ahead of time: identity, purpose, community, a "perfect Tuesday" structure, and personal agency.
• The Loneliness Epidemic: Why the World Health Organization labeled retirement an epidemic and how to intentionally seek out intergenerational communities to keep yourself thriving.
• Neuroplasticity & Resilience: Dr. Andi shares her incredible personal story of recovering from a severe horse-riding accident, losing her memory, and actively using brain exercises to rebuild her mind.

Whether retirement is on your horizon, you're already navigating this chapter, or you're simply ready to question a few old assumptions, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

Connect with Dr. Andi Simon:
• Website: andisimon.com
• Business: SimonAssociates.net
• Book: Rethink Retirement

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Tune in for more conversations with people 65+ fueling passion, purpose, and pocketbook. Keep aging out loud and proud, and don’t be caged by your age!

Waving from Boston – cheers!

Ande ♥

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