Let’s discuss!
Why navigate your retirement alone when so many others are on the same journey?
Next Chapter Dialogues is a positive, thoughtful and inspiring small-group discussion space for people at any stage of a retirement journey who want to live their post-career lives “on purpose” and actively nurture personal growth and joy.
Next Chapter Dialogues has infinite space for inspiration and growth, but each group holds only 8 people.
This small size helps us get to know and trust each other faster, ensures no one’s voice goes unheard and supports the creation of a safe space in which we’re comfortable to explore, share, try and celebrate.
Currently, there are 2 groups each on its own journey. One meets on Tuesdays, the other on Thursdays. Both have room for new members.
Next Chapter Dialogues meets weekly on Zoom for 90-minute, thought-provoking, discussions focused on retirement and longevity.
Each session is expertly facilitated by retirement coach Marilyn Hintsa.
When?
Where?
Who?
Consider joining Next Chapter Dialogues if:
You want to feel less alone on your retirement journey.
You want to meet others who are grappling with retirement and want to talk about it rather than just read a book or listen to a podcast.
You want to share in different perspectives and learn from other’s experiences as they learn from yours.
You want to feel more confident about your choices for your next chapter.
You want to explore different approaches to finding purpose, fulfillment and happiness in this time of life.
Why?
Should I join?
NCD Members Talk about Their Experience and Answer Common Questions
Come join us in Next Chapter Dialogues if you’re ready to:
Build relationships with fellow travelers on a similar but unique journey of their own.
Inspire and be inspired by others,
Give and receive support and encouragement to take risks big or small,
Challenge your assumptions,
Engage thoughtfully in facilitated discussion,
Feel less alone on your journey.
What’s Expected of Me if I Join?
Next Chapter Dialogues asks nothing more from its members than to show up regularly to a weekly Zoom call, ready and willing to participate in conversation.
You’ll want to be open to sharing what you know, think, and feel while being accepting, curious and supportive of what other members share.
You won’t be asked to set goals and achieve them but, if you want to, we’ll help you succeed.
There’s no homework to do between meetings but sometimes you’ll be asked to reflect on something if you have the time.
Sampler of Conversation Themes
Changing your perspective as you enter retirement
Creating structure & routine in days that have none
Saying YES to new activities to find the best one for you
Exploring core strengths and values as a path to purpose
Defining what “purpose” might mean for you
Making time to do more of what you love
How to make new friends and find new community
Volunteering and the negative pressure of “should”
Why include creative pursuits in retirement
Welcoming joy, awe and wonder into daily life
For the cost of a nice dinner out, you can experience the proven value of Next Chapter Dialogues.
Join for a month and see why most members come back for more.
Next Chapter Dialogues
is a monthly commitment.
$125.00/month
Billed in Canadian dollars
Excludes taxes
Is Next Chapter Dialogues Really Right for Me?
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You want to be thoughtful about what comes next in your post-career life and would like to tap the wisdom of like-minded peers to support you.
You’re curious and always primed for growth and learning.
You enjoy collaborating with others and learning in a group.
You’re ready to contribute in a meaningful way and welcome others’ contributions.
You’re open to doing some internal work to connect with who you are and want to be at this point in your life.
You’re able to commit time most weeks to attend meetings of your Next Chapter Dialogues group.
You enjoy meandering paths that take you to unexpected places on your journey to point B.
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You’re feeling really good about how your retirement is going and don’t feel you need to change anything at this moment.
Your social universe is full of bright stars, and you don’t need to meet new people.
You’re not particularly curious about yourself or others.
You don’t need to try new things right now.
You feel uncomfortable being open and potentially vulnerable in a group and equally uncomfortable when others open up and make themselves vulnerable.
You get impatient listening to other people speak.
You don’t have time for weekly meetings.
You’d prefer to read a book or take a course on the ABC’s of retiring well.
You don’t feel comfortable with sessions being recorded and potentially shared with the other attendees.