Retirement today is less a finish line than a transition into a “third act” of life and work. This webinar explores how to step away from a primary career with confidence, identity clarity, and a sense of purpose. We discuss common emotional and practical challenges — including shifting routines, relationships, and meaning — and strategies for designing what comes next.
Learn how to:
- Identify key nonfinancial questions to answer before retiring: purpose, structure, community, health, and identity.
- Assess readiness for change and anticipate common transition pitfalls.
- Create a simple “third act” plan with near-term experiments: volunteering, part-time work, learning, caregiving, and entrepreneurship.
- Develop language to communicate your transition goals with family, colleagues, and mentors.
About the Speaker
Dr. Laura Lamps has worked as a practicing pathologist, educator, researcher, and administrative leader for more than 25 years, both at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Michigan. She has served in leadership positions on several nonprofit boards, including the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and the Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. She is also an internationally known author and speaker, and she lectures widely on mentoring, time management, and career development. She serves as an executive and leadership coach through the Michigan Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs, with a particular interest in navigating career transitions.