About Sharon

Career Heights to Retirement Insights

As an achiever from a farm in middle Canada, my upbringing instilled a love for the outdoors, animals, and absorbing my dad’s wisdom about life and the farm. Starting little businesses as a kid, I fostered an active imagination and curiosity for the world.

Navigating through school effortlessly, I found my way to University, initially studying geology and later switching to general science. Armed with a Science degree and a passion for agriculture, my career kicked off as a credit advisor for a financial institution. Over 38 years, I progressed through increasingly responsible roles, relocating across Western Canada for diverse experiences.

My true calling emerged as a Senior Director, leading a team to assist farmers in achieving their business goals. Managing operations, marketing, and human resources became my forte. Retirement, after such a fulfilling career, arrived too swiftly. Despite raising a blended family, traveling, and playing sports, transitioning to a life with little structure posed a significant challenge.

In my quest for support during this transition, I found scarce resources addressing day-to-day struggles and significant issues related to retirement. Over the past 7 years, I’ve delved into retired life, researching and learning to find the fulfillment, purpose, and joy I yearn for.

Recognizing the growing number of retirees (10,000/day in North America), I am creating resources to aid others. “Flourishing in Retirement,” my book, serves as a practical how-to manual for a successful transition. I am launching a coaching practice to guide individuals in discovering their path in this new stage of life. Additionally, a support group will provide a platform for like-minded individuals to navigate this shared journey.

Developing coaching programs, corporate training materials, and support groups, I aim to assist those, like myself, who deeply identified with work and are now navigating the retirement phase of their lives.