Rethinking Retirement: What Corporate Anthropology Reveals About Purpose After Work | Andi Simon

In this episode of Journey to Purpose, Pippa is joined by the brilliant Dr. Andi Simon — corporate anthropologist, author, speaker, and host of the acclaimed On the Brink with Andi Simon podcast, now with over 468 episodes and ranked #18 in the Top 100 Change podcasts worldwide. Andi invented the role of corporate anthropologist — and it's exactly as fascinating as it sounds. Drawing on decades of experience helping organisations navigate change, she brings an anthropologist's eye to the world of business: stepping back, observing with fresh curiosity, and helping leaders and teams genuinely see, feel and think differently about the cultures they've built. But this conversation is far more than a business discussion. It spans women in leadership, the surprising challenges of retirement, and what happens when we reach the longest stage of life with no plan. Pippa and Andi explore:What corporate anthropology actually is — and how Andi invented the role for herselfUsing the participant-observer approach to unlock culture change in organisationsWomen in leadership: navigating male-dominated spaces whilst staying authentically yourselfWhy retirement is the most under-planned chapter of most people's livesWhat happens to people whose entire identity and social world was built around workThe importance of curiosity, stories, and staying open to reinvention at every ageHow Andi built a 468-episode podcast — and why she's never monetised itBeing unexpectedly named a futurist — and what it means to enjoy the journey without the labelA rich, wide-ranging conversation about change, culture, purpose, and the courage to keep exploring.Connect with Andi Simon: 🌐 andisimon.com 🎙️ On the Brink with Andi Simon — PodcastJourney to Purpose is a personal transformation podcast featuring real conversations about mindset, trauma recovery, self-worth, spiritual awakening, resilience, and finding your life’s purpose. New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Of0Na1qWovS8Aw2X2FU8M 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippa.bagley/ 🌐 Website: https://philippabagley.com/ Subscribe and leave a review — it helps others find the show.About your hostPippa Bagley is a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in burnout and sleep, and the host of Journey to Purpose. Based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with what truly matters — and build lives and careers that feel genuinely sustainable. Pippa is also studying for an MSc in the Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London. Find out more at philippabagley.com