Client Profile
Name: Ron (Hypothetical)
Age: 67
Background: Recently retired engineer
Challenge: Post-retirement depression, aimlessness, fear of irrelevance
Initial Situation
After decades of hard work, Ron had finally reached retirement. But instead of celebration, he felt… lost.
The routine was gone. The purpose was unclear. The phone stopped ringing. Without his title, Ron wasn’t sure who he was anymore. And despite good health, he felt emotionally stuck—like life had peaked and was now winding down.
He reached out to BRAVE WAYS not to “find a hobby”—but to find meaning again.
Brave Ways Coaching Process
Amy helped Ron reframe retirement not as an ending, but as an inspired beginning.
Phase 1: Identity Renewal
- Emotional Processing: Together, they explored the grief and fear tied to letting go of his career identity.
- Legacy Discovery: Amy asked, “What do you want to leave behind?”—helping Ron begin to define a legacy beyond job titles.
- Values Integration: Ron identified his true drivers: mentorship, curiosity, connection.
- DESIRES INTEGRATION…..
Phase 2: Purposeful Reinvention
- Skills Audit: Ron rediscovered old passions and transferable skills he’d forgotten he had.
- Structured Exploration: Amy helped Ron try new activities that fit his rhythm—guest lecturing, mentoring, and even painting.
- Daily Meaning Rituals: From gratitude to goal-setting, Ron built a simple framework that added depth to his everyday life.
Phase 3: Contribution and Connection
- Community Engagement: Ron joined a local makerspace and became a beloved mentor to young engineers.
- Marriage Reconnection: Without work stress, Ron had the time—and tools—to rekindle his marriage.
- Passion Projects: Ron launched a blog sharing lessons from his career and life, inspiring others facing the same transition.
Outcome
Ron didn’t fade into the background—he stepped into his next act.
He went from retired to reignited.
