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Wendy Leggett Wendy Leggett

The Purpose-Possibility Matrix

In working with clients navigating the shift into retirement, two themes consistently rise to the surface: purpose and possibility. These aren’t abstract ideals, they’re the bedrock. Two essential forces that help shift retirement from…

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Wendy Leggett Wendy Leggett

The Internal Changemaker

In most careers, we’re rewarded for being strategic, composed, and efficient. Feelings? Often viewed as distractions.But in retirement, that script no longer serves. In fact, it can keep us from finding the clarity and ownership this chapter invites…

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Wendy Leggett Wendy Leggett

Fun is Fundamental

When we’re young, fun is effortless. It finds us—on playgrounds, in games, in laughter that comes easily and often. We don’t have to plan for it; we’re open to it. But as we move through life, things shift. Responsibilities grow…

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“What Do You Do?”

You meet someone new. The conversation flows. Then comes that familiar question: “So… what do you do?” For many of my clients in retirement, this is where things get awkward. Saying “I’m retired” often feels like a full stop…

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Start With Just One

What if the secret to a fulfilling retirement isn’t about doing more but doing less, with greater purpose? At a time when the structure of career life falls away, clarity becomes your greatest ally…

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The Present in Presence

As we look to retirement, we hear a lot about planning for the future. And yes, having a roadmap matters. But here’s the tension: in our effort to be future-ready, we can lose touch with what’s right in front of us…

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From Fortune to Fulfillment

A client shared - “I feel incredibly lucky in my retirement—my health is good, my finances are solid, and I have strong relationships. I know others are really struggling… and here I am, feeling a little lost...”

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The Paradox: Structured Freedom

Structured freedom is less about rules and more about guardrails. It’s a way of designing your days with intention. It's choosing how you want to spend your time rather than reacting…

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The Weight of Should

For many individuals stepping into retirement, “should” statements seem to multiply. The external structure of work may disappear, but internal expectations can grow louder than ever…

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Ikebana-Lessons for Retirement

In Ikebana, you take something that’s been cut—separated from its original purpose—and give it new life. You create something thoughtful, alive, expressive… from what might otherwise be discarded. There are parallels and lessons for retirement…

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Wendy Leggett Wendy Leggett

The Heart of Legacy

As we shape our years in retirement, taking time to consider the legacy we leave—beyond finances—can be deeply fulfilling. When we share our experiences, perspectives, and life lessons…

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The Art of Transition

Change is inevitable, but transitions are where the real transformation happens. When stepping into a new phase of life—like retirement—the greatest challenge isn’t just the external shift but the internal journey of redefining identity, purpose, …

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