S03E14 - Life After the Ladder: When Your Only KPI is Quality of Life

S03E14 - Life After the Ladder: When Your Only KPI is Quality of Life, The Supply Chain Dialogues Podcast, Hosted by Daniel Helmig with AI co-host AImee

Main Themes:

• Retirement Redefined: Moving beyond the traditional view of retirement as a singular period, embracing it as a multi-phased journey with unique opportunities and challenges.

• The Social Transition: Navigating the shift from a highly interactive corporate environment to a potentially more solitary life and the importance of proactive relationship management.

• Health as a New Project: Prioritizing physical and mental well-being with the same diligence and strategic planning applied in the corporate world.

• Finding New Purpose: Redefining personal meaning beyond corporate achievements, leveraging experience for meaningful contributions and continuous growth.

• Financial Planning for Multi-Phased Retirement: Adjusting traditional retirement planning to account for varying financial needs across different phases of retirement, including potential black swan events.

• Building Meaningful Routines and Relationships: Creating a new rhythm for life with "anchors" rather than rigid schedules and proactively managing relationships across different circles.

• Retirement as Transformation: Embracing the opportunity for personal reinvention and growth while contributing to a world facing significant challenges.

Overall Message: Retirement is what you make out of it. Overall, it can be fantastic if you manage your expectations.

*This transcript has been edited for clarity and readability. The Supply Chain Dialogues are produced and copyrighted by Helmig Advisory © 2025.