Row Your Own Boat - Purpose, Partnership & the Pivot to Retirement with Chris James

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In this warm and reflective conversation, Chris James joins Chris Gates to explore midlife as a series of intentional pivots — from corporate leadership to startup joy, and into a purpose-driven retirement. With over 40 years in sales and software, Chris shares what it means to shed prestige, recalibrate identity, and stay true to relational integrity.From building Day 5 Consulting with Will O’Brien to navigating marriage in retirement, Chris offers practical wisdom and emotional depth. This episode is a masterclass in legacy, humility, and the quiet power of choosing your own rhythm.🧭 Topics CoveredMidlife as mindset, not milestoneLeaving corporate life and learning to restBuilding a lifestyle business from scratchRedefining retirement as purpose without payMarriage, identity, and recalibration in later lifeThe power of community and long-term friendshipsLetting go of prestige and turning purpose outward🔗 Links & ResourcesConnect with Chris James: Chris James | LinkedInJoin the Midlife Murmurings Murmuration: Midlife Murmurings | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeFollow Chris Gates: Christopher Gates | LinkedIn

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