Ep. 16: Transition Mastery: Frameworks for Career Shifts, Retirement, and Beyond with Suzanne Campi
No matter what change comes, it usually comes because of an ending. No new beginning can start being processed until you really stop and process that ending.
Is it possible to become a master of transitions? It is when you realize that all transitions - whether it's a career shift or retirement - are basically the same at the end of the day. They take time, require honoring an ending, and demand intentionality about a new beginning.
In this must-hear episode, Michele teams up with transition coach Suzanne Campi—a Baby Boomer with a wealth of wisdom who shares her secrets on mastering life's big shifts—from soul-aligned career changes to reimagining retirement.
Suzanne is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach, a distinguished professional speaker, and an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) in the U.S. Suzanne’s journey has been diverse and enriching, from being a recruiter in the high-tech industry, to a former owner of a fitness studio that specialized in the mature body.
With an academic foundation in Psychology, her lifelong intrigue has centered around understanding the dynamics of human behavior, particularly the nuances of how individuals respond to the myriad changes they encounter, both in their personal and professional lives.
Tailoring her approach to each client's unique needs, Suzanne aims to empower them to unearth creative solutions for life's unpredictable (and predictable!) challenges. Her holistic strategy focuses on fostering resilience and vitality, preparing individuals to approach life's changes with poise and strength.
Suzanne is dedicated to guiding her clients as they embark on their next chapters, steering them toward a life filled with excitement, mindfulness, and playfulness.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
(24:40) The Importance of Processing Endings and Creating Ritual
(37:59) Celebrating Achievements as We Near Retirement
(57:31) Navigating the Messy (or Miraculous) Middle of Transitions
(01:03:41) Exploring Suzanne’s Holistic Retirement Wheel
(01:21:58) Identity and Self-Worth in Retirement
(01:33:54) The Key to Transitions
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CONNECT WITH SUZANNE AND HER OFFERS
⭐️ Website (with downloadable Wheel of Retirement and link for free 30-minute consultation)
⭐️ LinkedIn
REFERENCES FROM EPISODE
⭐️ William Bridges books on transitions
⭐️ Julia Cameron and The Artist’s Way
⭐️ Who Killed the Video Star Podcast
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