Retirement Isn’t an Ending.

It’s a Design Opportunity.

A structured, evidence-based approach to creating a life of meaning, freedom, and fulfillment in your retirement.

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Most People Drift Into Retirement.

That’s the Problem.

Without structure, retirement can feel surprisingly empty - loss of identity, lack of direction, too much unstructured time.

This isn’t a financial issue. It’s a design issue.

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Retirement by Design Framework

  • Explore what matters most

  • Assess your current life, values, strengths and season

  • Identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and possibilities

Understand Your Life Today

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  • Clarify your vision for the next chapter

  • Design a life aligned with your values, purpose, and priorities

  • Create a personalized plan that integrates your life domains

Design the Life You Want

  • Design low risk experiments to gain clarity

  • Take intentional steps forward

  • Adapt and evolve your retirement design

Experiment and Evolve

A thoughtful process.

A meaningful life in retirement.

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What You Walk Away With

  • Clarity about your next chapter

  • An action plan you will actually follow

  • Excitement and confidence about your retirement

  • Useful resources for envisioning possibilities

  • A retirement that feels intentional - not accidental

What Clients Say About Our Work

Dr. Nourse’s “Flourishing in Retirement” class is essential for anyone navigating retirement and wanting a more intentional next chapter.

-Former Architect

The best part - Dr. Nourse himself! You’ll feel understood, guided, and genuinely supported throughout the process.

-Former Marketing Leader

This isn’t about staying busy - it’s about building a meaningful, energized next chapter…Kevin’s tools are practical, insightful, and immediately useful.

-Former Certified Public Accountant

From the Retirement by Design Blog

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The PERMA model provides a practical framework for designing a retirement that helps you flourish.

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Learn how to create a fulfilling retirement that leaves guilt behind.

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Whether you’re approaching retirement, newly retired, or simply feeling ready for something more intentional, this work is designed to help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and momentum.

Click the button below and let’s have an exploratory, no-charge conversation to explore how to move forward.

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