Ep 181 - Fun Doesn’t End At Retirement - I Ask If Not Now, When with Anne Taylor
Release Date: 08/14/2025
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info_outlineWhat if retirement wasn’t about slowing down, but instead, a new beginning filled with joy and independence.
In this episode, Anne Taylor – co-author of Retire Inspire 2 and an experienced leadership coach – shares her personal journey through the loss of her parents, and how it shaped her thinking on both the financial and emotional sides of preparing for retirement.
We challenge outdated views and consider the empowering idea that it is never too late – or too early – to prepare for a secure and purposeful future.
Anne’s “60 for 60” challenge offers inspiration for anyone keen to redefine what retirement can mean.
The discussion touches on the often-overlooked realities of moving from corporate life to self-employment, highlighting the importance of having a financial safety net in place.
Reflections include lessons passed down through family about financial independence, the value of learning about money early in life, and the need to balance self-reliance with the ability to seek support when required.
The conversation also considers how certain personal traits can be both an advantage and a difficulty when it comes to making financial decisions.
Money can be a sensitive subject in relationships, particularly when spending habits differ.
Through stories and examples, the conversation examines how honest discussions about money can turn these differences into shared strengths.
Anne speaks openly about breaking the taboos around financial literacy – especially for women – and encourages creating space for candid conversations.
The episode closes with a fresh outlook on retirement: a time for personal growth, rich experiences and deliberate choices, rather than a simple financial milestone.
Grab your copy of Retire Inspire 2 and start designing your future.
Episode Chapters:
(00:00) - Planning for Retirement
(11:52) - Financial Security and Emotional Influence
(20:00) - Overcoming Financial Fear and Taboos
(28:50) - Navigating Financial Balance and Retirement Goals
(32:19) - Personalised Life Calendar and Goal Setting
(45:56) - Creating Financial Freedom Through Clarity
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Anne Taylor believes real success isn’t just what you achieve – it’s how you live. After more than 25 years in senior leadership roles with global Fortune 500 companies across North America and Europe, Anne made a deliberate shift from corporate life to coaching, helping high-achieving leaders grow beyond technical expertise into confident, people-focused leadership.
Now an ICF-certified executive and leadership coach, speaker, and award-winning author of Soft Skills HARD RESULTS, Anne blends sharp business insight with emotional intelligence. Her book reflects her own journey – learning to lead with both head and heart. In Retire Inspire 2, Anne shares powerful financial lessons shaped by her father’s wisdom and her own life experience. Her story goes beyond money – it’s about freedom, fulfilment, and living intentionally.
Anne now helps others navigate their next chapter with clarity and courage. She lives by the ninth principle of her book: Live a Life of No Regrets.
Connect with Anne
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-taylor-6b2a831/
https://directions-coaching.com/contact/
https://www.instagram.com/annetaylorcoach/
Buy Anne’s Book
https://mybook.to/SoftSkillsHardResults
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Browse Books by Vicki:
Using Other People’s Money: How to invest in property 4th edition
Make More Money from Property: From investor thinking to a business mindset 2nd Edition
Property for the Next Generation: Securing your future in uncertain times 2nd Edition
The New Estate: Insights from the 22nd century
The Wealthy Retirement Plan: A revolutionary guide to living the rest of your in style
Or read the following Ebooks on VickiWusche.com:
9 Critical Property Principles
The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage
The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business
The Goal Setting Manual: Create meaningful and practical goals then achieve them