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Joyce Richman is with us today to talk about Retiring Executive. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/what-a-retiring-executive-needs-besides-money\nAre you a Retiring Executive?\xa0 Are you within 5 years of that goal?\nThere are special issues associated with a retiring executive.\xa0\xa0 Joyce Richman has worked with individuals as an executive\ncoach for more than 30 years. In addition to her private practice, Joyce has worked with hundreds of clients across the United States and internationally.\nJoyce gave us some great advice that she specific uses with executives preparing for retirement, but anybody can use it really.\nShe said that if you are a retiring executive, you should really have the conversation a couple of years in advance.\nSo for example, if you are 60 years old, and planning on retiring at 62, you need to start talking about what your perfect retirement looks like, NOW.\nA retiring executive should bring his or her spouse into the conversation.\nDiscuss what you expect, and be honest.\xa0 If you plan on traveling, discuss this with your spouse, who\u2019s perfect executive retirement may have meant having you around the house and snuggling on the couch watching television.\xa0 Get these things worked out now.\nConsider also what gives you energy.\nWhat do you love to do naturally?\xa0 How does this play out?\xa0 If playing the guitar gives you a buzz, consider taking lessons or joining a garage band if you know other aspiring musicians.\nAlso, some executives don\u2019t want to just stop working when they retire.\nTheir perfect retirement might mean volunteer work or business consulting.\xa0 A hobby might take up more of your time, but most of us can\u2019t golf for 10 hours every day.\nConsider the top challenges that married couples need to overcome as they move through retirement.\nIf you are a retiring executive, be sure to talk it through with your spouse.\xa0 Many people assume that their spouses wants to do what they want to do, and they are used to being in control.\xa0 Your spouse may be used to doing things at home, and now there is someone that they need to get used to in their territory.\nJoyce's Book(s):\nAuthor of Roads, Routes and Ruts:\xa0 A Guidebook to Career Success\xa0 co-author of Getting Your Kid Out of the House and Into a Job\nWhat do you think people should know BEFORE they retire?\nIf in a marriage/committed relationship, couples should have candid conversations (preferably facilitated by someone objective) about \u201cwhat\u2019s next?\u201d; what each person wants for those years free from the obligations of paid employment for self, and for each other. This conversation is in addition to planning with a financial advisor so there\u2019s no misunderstanding around finances\u2026 what is within bounds\u2026 and what is outside those bounds. If single, (and in addition to financial planning) who and what do you need in your life to feel a sense of belonging and involvement in lives outside your own? What stimulates, energizes, focuses your attention in positive ways. Identify it.. all of it\u2026 and realize your role in initiating the outcomes you seek.\nWhat if you feel stuck in Retirement?\nThink back\u2026 to those moments and times when you have been most happy. What was happening? What were you doing? Who was there? What value or benefit came from that experience? You job now\u2026 is to find ways to recreate those experiences\u2026 if not for you,