Welcome back to the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast! In this episode, Elena reconnects with Millree Williams, a certified career and retirement coach, for an eye-opening conversation about what it really means to transition into retirement in today’s rapidly changing world. As more baby boomers cross the traditional retirement age—and as economic shifts and workplace uncertainties push some to consider retiring earlier than planned—Millree shares his insights into the unique challenges facing professionals over 40 and beyond. But this isn’t about financial planning. Instead, Elena and Millree dive into the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement, why purpose and identity matter so much in this new chapter, and how individuals – no matter their age - should always be considering the many chapters of their lives. How organizations can better support employees as they prepare for life after work. And, finally, why this support benefits the organization’s bottom line. Whether you’re years from considering retirement or it’s coming up fast, this episode is sure to inspire you to think intentionally about your next chapter and begin equipping you with ideas for navigating the path ahead. Tune in for a candid, uplifting look at how to design a fulfilling retirement—and why it’s never too early to start planning for what comes next.Time stamps:00:00 Navigating Career Transition After 4003:59 Retirement Coaching Challenges07:45 Life Transitions as Novel Chapters10:09 Shifting Job Market and Retirement Challenges14:50 "Plan for Career Change Early"18:47 Employee Well-being and Succession Benefits20:05 Retirement: Employees as Brand Ambassadors23:47 "Supporting Aging Workforce Talent"28:58 Prioritizing Time with Aging Parents30:45 Redefining Retirement for Non-Professionals35:03 "Gratitude for Discussing Key Topic"Connect with Millree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millreewilliams/Website: https://www.willekop.com/Email: millree@willekop.comFollow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij