What if retirement isn’t the end of your story, but the blank page where your next chapter begins?
In this episode of The Soulful Catalyst, I’m joined by Dawn Marcotte, Certified Professional Retirement Coach (CPRC) and author of Filling the Blank Page: How to Build a Retirement of Passion and Purpose.
Dawn helps individuals prepare not just financially, but emotionally, socially, and psychologically for one of life’s biggest transitions - retirement.
She guides her clients to move beyond the question of “What will I do?” to “Who will I be?” as they step into a new phase of purpose, identity, and fulfilment.
With warmth and insight, Dawn shares why retirement is not the end of contribution or meaning, but a powerful opportunity to reinvent how we serve, connect, and create impact.
Her message challenges the outdated idea that aging equals decline, showing instead how retirees can be catalysts for change and inspiration in their communities.
We explore:
➤ Why retirement requires emotional and psychological preparation, not just financial planning
➤ How to design a life of meaning and joy after leaving the workforce, and why clarity of purpose is the ultimate success metric
➤ The cultural shift needed in how we view aging and contribution, and how legacy can be about impact, not income
➤ How retirees can change the world by the choices they make, whether through volunteering, mentoring, or creative pursuits
This episode is for anyone approaching or already in retirement who wants to feel inspired, engaged, and aligned with purpose - ready to fill their next chapter with passion, joy, and meaning.
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