Retirement and the New Ageing Workforce with Yvonne: Creativity, Purpose, and Flexible Retirement

In this episode, Andrew talks with Yvonne, a former Mercer partner and one of the most respected voices on ageing workforce strategy. Fresh from her own rewirement, Yvonne shares how she has built a balanced life that mixes art, yoga, creative education, board work, family, and the simple pleasure of quiet days.

They explore the biggest shifts in longevity, the need to retain older workers, and why raising employment among people aged fifty to sixty four could unlock more than one hundred billion pounds for the UK. Yvonne explains how flexible retirement could work in practice, drawing on her recent testimony to the House of Lords and her conversations with global employers.

The pair also shine a light on the power of creativity. Yvonne tells the story of how arts and crafts support wellbeing, community, and purpose, and why anyone can begin at any age. They wrap up with reflections on purpose, ikigai, staying focused, and creating a life that feels rich far beyond the workplace.

If you are curious about longer lives, later careers, and building a meaningful next chapter, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.