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What’s your ultimate goal in life? For many, it’s retirement. In this Season 1 finale of The After Work Hangout, we’re wrapping up our conversations about work and money (for now) with exactly that topic.
Lisa Stewart spent over three decades as a teacher before retiring this year. So, what made her step away from a career she loved? How did she prepare for early retirement? And what does life look like now that she’s the boss of her own time? Listen to how Lisa made money work for her, why self-care should always be in your budget, and what it means to embrace freedom and choice.
In this episode:
- How Lisa’s gusto kick-started a three-decade teaching career (1:36)
- The impact of integrating coaching into goal-based teaching (5:12)
- Why Lisa decided to pursue early retirement (9:02)
- Turn a difficult situation into an opportunity for change (16:22)
- Prep for retirement by knowing your life situation and pension options (20:14)
- Review your finances and do the math to manifest retirement (23:58)
- Start investing as soon as possible with what you have (26:55)
- Don’t be scared, your money works for you (29:20)
- Take care of yourself by budgeting for self-care (32:23)
- How Lisa is overcoming retirement fears (33:53)
- The shift to freedom, choice, and self-care as productivity (39:05)
- Life is too short to work without rest (44:26)
- It’s okay to move on from work you don’t enjoy anymore (49:22)
About the guest:
Lisa Stewart is a teacher and coach who recently retired from a 30-year career as an adult educator at the Vancouver School Board. Her background includes a degree in sociology from the University of Western Ontario and a degree in education from UBC. Integrating her skills as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Lisa has supported thousands of students to achieve their educational and career goals. She has also supported colleagues as a peer support consultant for the BC Teachers Federation.
Now enjoying early retirement, Lisa continues lifting others up as a life strategist. Her philosophy is that anything is possible with a clear vision, the willingness to take action, and the resiliency to navigate obstacles. She is also making time to pursue her passions, which include travel, arts and crafts, reading, nature walks, restoring her family cabin in Ontario, and spending quality time with her husband and two adorable cats.
Connect with Lisa:
- Website: lifecoachlisad.com
- Email: lifecoachlisa.d@gmail.com
- Facebook: Life Coach Lisa D
- LinkedIn: Lisa Stewart
About the host:
Crystal Lee is a career coach, writer, and workshop leader. As the founder of Relocal, she helps professionals clarify and communicate their strengths and values, so they can land their next opportunity. Since 2013, her clients have found dream jobs, settled in new communities, and successfully navigated major life transitions.
Crystal is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia. When Crystal isn’t helping job seekers and business owners pursue their unique definitions of success, she’s organizing community gatherings, sharing laughter yoga, or growing food for humans and pollinators.
Connect with Crystal:
- Website: relocal.ca
- Instagram: @relocal.ca
- LinkedIn: Crystal Lee
- Sign up for Crystal’s monthly newsletter
- Get the free job search assessment workbook
Credits:
- Podcast artwork by Alex Dewar
- Editing and support by podcast manager Lindsay Curtis
