What's Next How Professionals Are Refusing Retirement [Hardcover]

Studies the steps taken by a group of professionals from the Boomer generation as they move from a linear career path into an uncharted stage somewhere between middle age and old age,?a continued professional life and traditional retirement. What is next for those professionals who do not want to take a back seat at retirement age?Introduction PART 1 The Disappearing Point On The Horizon Reigniting Passion Preparing For An Encore And Plurality PART II Multiple Questions, Multiple Choices The Business Connection Giving Back  Foundations, Volunteering & Mentoring Pursuing Your Passions It's All In The Family Business As Usual The Business Of People The Boys And The Girls, East And West Seeing The Connections The Broadest Of Futures Road Map Conclusion Our Interviewees Helpful Websites Notes Additional Sources About The Authors

'A great inspirational resource of real life stories of successful people who have beenthrough a life and career transition. Great insights into their minds and hearts as they ask themselves the elusive question 'What's Next?'. I recommend it to anyone at the peak of their career or anyone considering a life and career change.' Liza Sichon, VP, Human Resources HR Transformation, Communications & Operations, Hewlett-Packard Company

'The decision to move from a full-time executive career to a plural portfolio is a very personal journey, but reading the experiences of others who have made that journey provides a unique insight into their thinking and helps you define your own course, what

matters to you, and what you do next.' Andrew Parker, Company Secretary, BT Group PLC

'This book provides insight and practical advice that is invaluable to the many individuals who have the opportunity to shape second, even third careers, in new and imaginative ways.' Cathy Turner, former Group HR Director, Barclays PLC

'The authors' ability to connect with these executives olsl