Rediscovering life’s purpose after retirement with Nan Ives

After 27 years in leadership at Fidelity Investments, Nan Ives took what many dream of — early retirement at 59. She imagined long weekends on Cape Cod, endless rounds of golf, and the freedom of an open calendar.But when the honeymoon phase ended, she was left with a question no one had prepared her for:“Now what?”In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Nan shares the real story of what happens after retirement — the emotional void, the loss of identity, and the search for meaning.This episode, recorded in October 2024 and now brought to life on Waves of Wisdom, reveals how Nan transformed uncertainty into purpose by co-founding The Future of You — a human-centred, design-thinking approach to helping others create a fulfilling life after work.What we cover in this episode:The truth behind the “retirement dream” — and what’s missingWhy financial freedom isn’t enoughThe four-step framework for life planning after workHow to start retiring before you retireReal-life stories of reinvention from The Future of You communityWhether you’re mid-career, approaching retirement, or simply rethinking what’s next, this episode will challenge and inspire you to become Unretirable.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to get more purpose-driven conversations like this every week.Explore more:The Future of You – https://www.thefutureofyou.comSubscribe to Unretirable Newsletter – https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7298894310266023936Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple & more –