Reframing Retirement

Retirement is one of the most highly sought-after phases of life but also one of the most challenging and least understood. Reframing the narrative requires a plan including wellness, community and purpose.

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What is Reframing Retirement?

Maybe you’re in your 40s or into your 70s and have just resigned from a demanding job, pivoted, were downsized, sold a company or became an empty nester, and the idea of “retiring” is just not appealing. This 5-day course is the ultimate roadmap for living with intention.

Imagine a life with more...

Meaning

It’s your time to dive into what matters most and explore what’s next.

Purpose

Explore your “time affluence” and what gets you out of bed in the morning.

Vitality

Get ready for the best years of your life, not more “living for the weekend”.

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“Thought-provoking conversations, practical guided reflections and heartwarming inspirations that have stirred me to purposeful action as I begin the next stage of life.”

Burns A. Cheadle

Ontario, Canada

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“It’s a warm sunny beachfront feeling even in the digital space.”

Avivah Wittenberg Cox

London, United Kingdom

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"This program helped me look at my purpose and live with more clarity."

Tom Verghese

Perth, Australia

How does it work?

This 5-day sprint-style course is for curious people who are feeling a little burned out, confused, stressed, bored, overwhelmed or maybe just darn excited to figure out what‘s next. We get it. Maybe you are agonizing over who you are now without the “thing” you used to do every day. Let’s figure it out together.

90-minute video lessons every day
3 live online events with breakout conversations
Exclusive reflection tools, assessments and resources
Access to a private social platform to connect with others
Bonus materials for a deeper dive
Lifetime access to course materials

Is this workshop right for me?

While financial advice can be found anywhere, rarely are we prepared for the emotional, social and psychological impacts of retirement. This course is for anyone exploring and expanding their horizons in relationship to life post career.

You have retired or are just thinking about it
You just sold a company
You just had a major career pivot
You became an empty nester
You are “retirement curious”

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Core Faculty

Kari Cardinale

Faculty

Kari Cardinale is MEA's Senior Vice President of Digital and developed all of our online programs. She is an expert in the longevity industry, a social entrepreneur, expert facilitator, and developer of “digital intimacy” tools to build meaningful connections and global communities.

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Jeff Hamaoui

Co-Founder

MEA co-founder and poetic Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui is a gentle and empathic facilitator, business innovation veteran, and community builder who’s taught sustainability courses at Wharton, Berkeley, and Stanford.

Chip Conley

Founder

‍Chip Conley is a hospitality entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and the co-founder and CEO of MEA. His two most recent books, Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder and Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age, are the foundation for MEA’s curriculum.

Christine Sperber

Co-Founder

MEA co-founder and fearless Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Christine Sperber has been a pro athlete, hotelier, producer, writer, and restaurateur. She’s passionate about service and caring for people, dogs, and the planet.

Reframing Retirement

Online

What is Reframing Retirement?

“Thought-provoking conversations, practical guided reflections and heartwarming inspirations that have stirred me to purposeful action as I begin the next stage of life.”

How does it work?

Is this workshop right for me?

Core Faculty

Kari Cardinale

Faculty

Jeff Hamaoui

Co-Founder

Chip Conley

Founder

Christine Sperber

Co-Founder

Multi-Generational Panel

Simon Chan

Founder/CEO of Adapt with Intent Inc., Longevity & Work Strategist, Speaker

David Rich

Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, Director, Teamshares Former Owner Program

Colleen Drummond

Strategic Innovation Executive, Advisor, Mentor, Retired KPMG Partner

Scott McLagan

Emeritus Professor, University of Denver, Partner, Intergistic Solutions

Barbara Kreisman

Associate Dean & Professor Emerita, University of Denver & Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging

Guest Experts

Aaron Taylor

NFL Pro Player, Sports Commentator, Entrepreneur

Lina Taylor

Two-time Olympian, Scientist, Entrepreneur, Executive Coach

Robert Laura

Retirement Pioneer, Innovator, Disruptor

Ken Dychtwald

Founder/CEO Age Wave, Gerontologist

Mo Fathelbab

Keynote and TEDx Speaker, bestselling author

Marc Freedman

CoGenerate founder and Civic Ventures founder and CEO

Federico Peña

Former Secretary of Transportation, Former Secretary of Energy, Former Mayor of Denver

Silvia Neira

Vice President, Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA)

Bruce Feiler

New York Times bestselling author, Life is in the Transitions, TV host

Richard Leider

International bestselling author and coach

Joanne Lipman

Journalist, Speaker, Bestselling Author

Jeremy Bloom

Founder of Wish of a Lifetime, two-time Olympian

Alden Mills

Former Three-time Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, CEO Perfect Fitness

Barbara Waxman

MS, MA Gerontologist, author of Middlescence, executive coach

Seth Streeter

Founder, Mission Wealth, TEDx speaker, wealth advisor

Brian Van Weele

Vice President, Chief Philanthropic Officer at Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Katie Connor

Executive Director of the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford University

Thomas Schreier

Founding Director, Inspired Leadership Initiative, University of Notre Dame

Surya Kolluri

Consultant, Head of TIAA Institute

A. J. Wasserstein

Professor, Yale School of Management, private investor

Teddi Dean

MEA Director, Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga

Lee Johnson

Ranch Manager, MEA's Rising Circle Ranch

"What a transformational course! So much thoughtfulness went into the content and resources. I felt such welcome and deep connection. You've made a tremendous impact and I'm so grateful."

Introductory Pricing

A 20% discount for a single seat, originally $495

$

395

Price For Two

Take this course with a partner or a friend

$

500