by Kirsten Meneghello | May 19, 2026 | Retirement Transition, self awareness, Transition
A recent Wall Street Journal article explored a powerful idea that deeply resonated with me: the concept of “mattering.” This was a new term that I had not heard before. Psychologists describe “mattering” as the feeling that your presence and contributions genuinely...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Jan 23, 2026 | Mindfulness, Retirement Transition, self awareness, self-care
Lately, I’ve heard a version of this from so many professionals in midlife: “I feel like I’m slowing down . . . and I’m not sure how I feel about that.” I get it. The pace of change feels relentless. New technologies, new expectations, new ways of working. It...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Oct 20, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Retirement Transition, Transition
At this year’s Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS) National Conference, I had the privilege of speaking about one of my favorite topics –what really happens when people retire. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about the money. According to the Financial...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Aug 22, 2025 | Retirement Transition, self awareness, Transition
Have you been bitten by the pickleball bug or do you have friends that are passionate about the sport? The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) says that over 48 million adults played pickleball at least once last year. There has been an 223% increase in...
by Kirsten Meneghello | May 22, 2025 | Curiosity, Mindfulness, Retirement Transition, self awareness
In the second half of adulthood, something often shifts within us. We find that as our interests and priorities change, our work doesn’t light us up the way it used to. I’ve heard colleagues time and again say something like “work hasn’t...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Apr 20, 2024 | Retirement Transition
I know this may be a controversial topic. However, “Why You Should Never Retire” is the actual title of a recent article in the Economist. It’s a tongue-in-cheek look at how the concept of retirement is evolving and states that...
