Interview with Dr. Cynthia

How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be a Boomer coach?

To answer this question I will share with you the story of the turning point that brought me to where I am today, coaching individuals like you on exactly how to create your personal portfolio for your second stage of life.

There was a time when I felt the frustration that you may be feeling now as you approach your second stage of life. For many years I was an assistant high school principal. During the last 5 years in that job I began to feel restless and dissatisfied with the direction my life and career were taking. I felt I was meant to do more, so I embarked on an inner exploration of self-awareness, reflection and introspection. My journey led me to attend a variety of seminars, workshops and coach training sessions. I developed the skills and strategies that enabled me to transform my life.

I wanted to share the strategies I learned with other women, so I began teaching and sharing these strategies at retreats and seminars I designed. At each event the women who attended would leave transformed. They got clarity on where they were and where they wanted to go. They felt empowered to create the lives they wanted on their terms. I knew wanted to do this on a full-time basis. I decided to take the plunge and take early retirement to “refire” my life as an entrepreneur. I discovered my “what’s next,” and I want to help other women find their own “what’s next.”

After speaking to women all over the country, I learned many of us lie awake at night haunted by the same inner voice saying there is something missing, feeling uncertain, anxious and stuck, but not knowing how to change or channel their energies in the right direction. I wanted to create a simple method to help women begin moving in the right direction and living their future with renewed enthusiasm and joy. This led me to create the “What’s Next System.”

Since retiring, I have discovered that many of my friends who retired at the same time prepared for the financial aspects of their lives, but did not factor in the personal side of their retirement. Nancy Schlossberg, author of Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life, said "the biggest mistake people make is not realizing there's a psychological component to retirement." Some of my acquaintances are frustrated, bored, and taking jobs just to keep themselves occupied and to fill the void. My journey of preparing for "What's next" has brought me a lot of satisfaction, joy and meaning. I am living a life beyond my wildest dreams as a boomer specialist, a cruise lecturer, an author, and an entrepreneur.

A study by Cornell University found that over half (57%) of retirees wished they had planned more for the non-financial aspects of their retirement. As a result I have dedicated the rest of my professional life to helping individuals take purposeful action to create meaningful lives now so they will be prepared for a successful retirement later. My passion is to empower boomer women to put as much effort into the personal aspects of their second stage as they do into their financial planning, and to start planning their "Next Steps" while they are still employed. A successful second phase requires special planning, implementation and on-going review. I have created the "What's Next System", a series of 7 important strategies every boomer woman needs to design her dream life in her second stage.

Who are your clients?

Individuals just like you who:

• Are scared of the unknown,
• Do not know what they want to do when they "grow up",
• Want to redesign their lives to incorporate more of the things they truly want to accomplish,
• Want assistance designing their ideal retirement,
• Are ready for a change,
• Want a sounding board to focus their ideas,
• Want to clarify their values to learn what's truly important to them,
• Value a meaningful life more than material possessions,
• Are asking soul-searching questions such as "How will I spend my time?", "What do I really like to do?" and "What will keep me motivated?"

How are you different from other Boomer coaches?

What separates my service from other boomer planners is that I specialize in the personal, non-financial aspects of the second stage, such as helping my clients ignite forgotten dreams, finding their mission and purpose for a meaningful life. My clients receive proven, specific, step-by-step information on exactly what they need to do to create the lives they want. As a result, those who work with me create extraordinary lives easily, effortlessly and with joy. They learn how to:

• Get clarity on where they are and where they want to go
• Create action plans that suit their lives with the support and assistance of someone who believes in them.
• Focus their inner passions and desires into valuable goals.
• Convert their second phase into an enjoyable and rewarding time of change.

What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me?

The "What’s Next program" was created for boomer women who wish to remain active, involved, or productive in activities that are meaningful to them. This may include creating more balance in life, exploring new directions, expanding options, or developing a new identify apart from your present work role. I work ONLY with clients who are really, really serious about creating a plan for the second half - those who are eager for a great second half and will not settle for less.

You will be expected to take consistent action to achieve the results you want.

What exactly is the "What’s Next Program"?

The "What’s Next Program" is the simplest, easiest program proven to facilitate a smooth and easy transition, help you discover your sense of purpose, and build your emotional strength. It consists of 7 targeted areas designed to help you navigate the road to personal success in your next developmental stage, regardless of what option for your second half of living you adopt.

WITH THE HELP OF THE "What’s Next System" YOU WILL:

• Identify your strengths
• Dramatically enlarge your vision of your second phase.
• Expand your view of your personal growth potential.
• Get help in formulating your "next step actions".
• Be rejuvenated in mind, body, spirit and soul.
• Redefine yourself and expand your possibilities.
• Eliminate barriers to success.
• Learn how to take charge and energize the rest of your life.
• Awaken your potential.
• Learn to retire with meaning, purpose.
• Get your groove back!

Yes, you absolutely can!. The demands of your daily life needn't stop you from making one of the most important commitments of your life. This is an efficient and effective way of making that commitment. You'll spend approximately 30 minutes per week in consultation with your coach. Your process work is done between sessions whenever it is convenient for you and generally takes about 1 hour or more per week.

What guarantees do you offer?

All of my clients who have dedicated the time, taken action, and completed the assignments have achieved outstanding results. If you do the same, you too will enjoy an extraordinary life.

Will I recover the investment I put into this coaching program?

It all depends on you. If you put your heart and soul into the program, you can expect to see results in less than 90 days. Anyone who diligently follows the program will experience a smooth and easy transition to a great second phase. The sooner you start implementing the program, the sooner you will begin to see results, as long as you take consistent action. There is no question that you will be better prepared for a meaningful second half... and that, as far as I am concerned, is of the highest value.

I'm ready to do this but I have a couple of additional questions. Can I call you?

Yes, you can take advantage of my no-cost consultation by emailing me or calling 203-855-9714. I will contact you via email in 24 - 48 hours to arrange your phone consultation.

If I am not ready to get started, how can I sample your work to see if it is the right solutions for me?

Another way to sample the "What’s Next System" is by subscribing to my blog. It will provide you with proven tips, the latest tools and powerful techniques from the "What’s Next System". My blog is designed to help boomer women light up their lives to live a purposeful, happier and more meaningful second half of life.