413 Redefining Retirement with Charlotte Mannion

Are you prepared for retirement? What does retirement mean to you? Sharing how she is spending her retirement, Charlotte Mannion emphasises the importance of self-awareness, acceptance of identity shifts, and the need to embrace technological advances irrespective of age. Charlotte highlights the significance of building trust, the value of nonjudgmental behaviour, the unexpected joys of multigenerational living and how to create reciprocal relationships through volunteering. She challenges societal expectations around this chapter of life and in doing so, Charlotte is completely redefining retirement. KEY TAKEAWAY 'You've got to enable people to have the opportunity to give back.'   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Drive by Daniel Pink - https://amzn.eu/d/01lP1Iar When Work Doesn't Work Anymore by Liz Perle - https://amzn.eu/d/02gsmqj9 The Gift Relationship by Richard Titmuss - https://amzn.eu/d/04STXnCv   ABOUT CHARLOTTE Charlotte Mannion CF CIPD has worked as a coach and facilitator helping people to communicate better both face to face and in business writing.  Charlotte's approach to learning relies on participants learning by doing and that learning must be both memorable and fun. Having been Chair of Governors at a local college for seven years she's now chair of a small charity Big Breakfast Plus that serves freshly cooked breakfasts to those in need. Charlotte is continually in awe of the work of volunteers and continues to use her skills to develop and maintain their commitment to the community.   CONNECT WITH CHARLOTTE https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottemannion/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work, prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.