113 Living with Purpose and Joy in Your Encore Years - Interview with Laura Hess

In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of Laura Hess, a master coach with over two decades of experience in transformational coaching who specialises in guiding women aged 59 and beyond into their encore years, gracefully, purposefully, and above all, joyfully.

Having previously run impactful mastermind groups with her husband Philip Cohn under their PUSH the Envelope™ brand, Laura brings a wealth of experience and pioneering spirit to her new focus. We delve into her popular resource, "The Joy Test," a compact yet powerful booklet that provides 100 practical tips for incorporating joy into everyday life. Laura shares how this tool has not only enriched her own daily routine but has also become a cornerstone of her coaching philosophy.

Laura introduces her latest passion project, Joy Coaching for Women Over 59, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women to redefine their post-career lives with vibrancy and purpose. This isn’t just about navigating life’s next phase; it’s about transforming it by infusing your life with a deeper sense of fulfilment and serenity - what Laura calls the domino effect. Through our conversation, she shares some profound insights and the unique strategies she employs to help women navigate this exciting phase of life. We discuss her renowned resource, "The Joy Test," a booklet packed with actionable tips for cultivating daily joy and self-care.

 Throughout the episode, Laura discusses challenges and opportunities we can all relate to, which come with entering our midlife as well as encore years. She addresses common concerns such as maintaining health and vitality, managing finances to support lifestyle changes, and finding new purposes and connections without the structure of full-time work. Laura’s holistic approach goes beyond coping strategies, encouraging women to thrive by embracing joy, intention, and creativity in this pivotal life phase.

Tune in to explore how you can embrace and shape your encore years into a joyfully epic chapter of life. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into:

-- The Joy Coaching Initiative: How Laura’s new coaching model helps women navigate their encore years with enthusiasm and strategic planning.

-- The Path to Joy: Laura explains her comprehensive program that covers health, finances, social connections, and purpose—critical elements for a fulfilling encore life.

-- Empowering Personal Stories: Insights into the transformative journeys of women who have reinvented their lives through Laura’s coaching.

-- Practical Joy-Focused Strategies: From daily rituals to major lifestyle adjustments, Laura offers advice on how to cultivate a joy-filled life every day.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or read as an article (transcript) via links on the episode show notes page at: http://jayallyson.com/podcast/the-joy-test-laura-hess/ where you can also claim your guide to joy - the Path to Joy Roadmap and connect with Laura.