13: How to Handle Change in Life's Third Act (Retirement) with Maeve O'Byrne, M.A.

“Every new chapter of life is a story we get to write.” - Maeve O’Byrne     Maeve has lived a life of constant change, navigating three continents, five countries and having four different careers to date. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, including serving as President & CEO of the Hospital Foundation on Vancouver Island during which she was able to build 2 social enterprise businesses that diversified the Hospital Foundation’s revenue and generated over half a million dollars in gross profit year over year while she was there. Maeve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching practice.   She is a sought after speaker on topics such as Succession Planning; Management; Unconscious & Implicit Bias; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Retirement & Transition; and Resilience. She has spoken at the ICF Converge Conference, the Association of Coach Trainers and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.   Maeve has a proven track record of helping companies increase employee engagement, boost morale, and improve productivity.   Certified Executive Coach (ICF) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). She received her credentials through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the preeminent accrediting body for coaching professionals. Certified Mentor Coach through L-Con Global, received her level 101 & 202 Transactional Analysis certificates, and is a LEADS 360 debrief and performance planning coach through the Canadian Council of Health Leaders. Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.     Show Notes   ·      [01.58] With no day that’s the same as another, Maeve gives a run down of everything that she’s juggling. (Top Tip: Maeve manages it all by setting her schedule on a Sunday night for the week ahead!)   ·      [03.13] The value of planning ahead to allow for unexpected things to pop up.   ·      [03.38] Making time for yourself, a day a week without electronics, and allowing time every day to do something creative.    ·      [04.54] How stress and overwhelm can make Fibromyalgia symptoms worse.   ·      [06.00] Juggling a demanding job along with single parenting, deteriorating health and the need to redefine what’s important.   ·      [07.09] The wake up call that became a gift.   ·      [08.25] Meditation, reflection and journaling as stress relievers, with a note on prioritizing self, changing habits, and learning to say no.   ·      [10.39] All about the third act.   ·      [13.03] Maeve’s journey to helping people transition into the third act.    ·      [14.58] Some challenges that people face as they enter their third act.   ·      [18.06] Fear of change.   ·      [19.35] Finding clarity in the next phase of your life.   ·      [20.39] Steps YOU can take to bring clarity for years to come.   ·      [25.14] The importance of a Living Will.   ·      [30.48] New habits and a plan to move forward.   ·      [32.23] Maeve’s own transition into the third act.   ·      [33.15] Quick answers to the questions of what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment Maeve is most proud of, what she’s most looking forward to this year, advice she’d give her younger self, and her favorite book. Find out more at handleeverything.com