Episode 21: How to Activate Hope and Strengths for a Fulfilling Retirement with Polly Chandler

In this episode of The Real Retirement Show, hosts Yasmin and Kathleen welcome Polly Chandler, a leadership development and transition coach. They explore Polly's journey from academia to coaching, highlighting how she helps individuals navigate major life transitions by leveraging their strengths. Polly shares her innovative approaches, including the use of the StrengthsFinder tool and her concept of a 'Hope Journal,' to inspire people to discover their true calling and find joy and purpose. The conversation delves into topics such as addressing career transitions, finding hope, combating fears, and realizing one's potential using a strengths-based approach.00:00 Overcoming Roadblocks and Finding Purpose01:27 Welcome to The Real Retirement Show02:10 Introducing Polly Chandler: A Journey of Reinvention04:25 Polly's Transition from Academia to Coaching09:02 The Hope Journal: Finding Hope and Purpose14:08 Strengths-Based Approach to Life Transitions22:31 Exploring Strengths and Individualization23:04 Coaching Through Transitions23:39 Energy and Alignment24:20 Understanding and Utilizing Strengths26:53 Navigating Roadblocks and Comparisons31:43 The Role of Community and Mentorship32:35 Optimism, Hope, and Action Plans39:04 Finding Your Tribe and Passion42:27 Final Thoughts and AnchorsAbout Polly ChandlerPolly Chandler is a Leadership Development and Transition Coach for Polly Chandler Coaching. This career path evolved from an intentional decision to focus on what energizes her most: coaching, mentoring and training facilitation. Her previous career was in higher education where she served as the Chair of the Department of Management and Director of the MBA in Sustainability at Antioch University New England.Polly now coaches individuals and trains teams in many sectors. She is particularly interested in helping people to navigate personal and professional transitions. Her speciality areas are strengths based leadership development, post career reinvention, and serving people and the planet. Website: http://pollychandlercoaching.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchandler1Real Retirement Video Podcast: Real Retirement - YouTube