Becoming a {previously important} person

Rediscovering Your Purpose In Retirement

Embrace a renewed sense of purpose by redefining retirement on your terms and discovering what truly fulfills you.

Transition smoothly by detaching from your worker identity and exploring new avenues that reflect your authentic self in this new chapter.

Transform your professional experiences into valuable assets, finding fresh ways to contribute and stay engaged.

Recognize that retirement is not an end but a shift to a life driven by personal passions and goals, leveraging the skills and wisdom from your career.

Becoming a {Previously Important} Person: Rediscovering Your Purpose in Retirement by Lorraine Wiseman will be released in 2025.

“In her roles as business leader and President, Lorraine has excelled at building shared visions and creating positive and commercially powerful change. She brings a positive energy to all things and people around her.”

—A. TAYLOR, BUSINESS EXECUTIVE – U.K.

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LORRAINE WISEMAN

MBA, CPA, President and CEO of Leading the Wise Way

Lorraine is a Global Executive and has been the President of seven multinational corporations in six countries. She is an expert in business turnarounds.

She currently coaches 50 CEO’s of companies ranging in size from $1 million to $750 million.

“I’m writing this book because I’ve seen so many people enter retirement feeling lost rather than excited. After dedicating decades to careers, they expect these to be their “golden years”—but after a few months of relaxation, many find themselves wondering, “What’s next?” It’s not just about filling time; it’s about facing a true identity shift.

For many, retirement brings an unexpected sense of emptiness, even a crisis of purpose. They’ve achieved financial security and prominence, but they don’t want to spend every day on the golf course; they want to feel useful. I believe we need a paradigm shift—a new way to think about retirement that focuses on well-being and fulfillment, not just leisure. My hope is to spark conversations that help us redefine what retirement can really mean.”

consider this…

The Boomers are retiring.

Are they ready? Are you? What can be done to support their well-being in retirement?

According to the statistics, $41.4 million people will be of retirement age; 25% of those people will be depressed within their first year. What is the role of the organization to support psychological preparation for retirement?

Lost and alone: the vital role of human connection in retirement.

We are not meant to be alone. When individuals whose social connections revolve around work and they decide to retire, there is an abrupt end to connection. Retirees are isolated and detached. They are alone.

Volunteerism: being fulfilled or filling time in retirement.

Many retirees describe the experience as being lonely. After spending 40 hours a week with co-workers, many try to fill the void by volunteering with local charities. But it doesn’t fill the gap. Without purpose or a deep connection with the organization, volunteering fills time but fills time.