Duncan Gibbs Has the Answer:
Don't Retire, Rewire with Intention!
I help successful leaders reject the "brochure version" of retirement to create identity, purpose, and meaning in phase two!
Empower Your Potential
My work is grounded in a simple idea: Retirement isn’t a reward at the end of life—it’s a redesign.
The Problem? People focus on financial readiness for retirement but are dangerously ill-prepared for what is beneath the iceberg!
I provide an education platform dedicated to helping people who are getting financially ready for retirement but not yet prepared for the critical life transition. I discuss the false narrative around the “brochure version of retirement” and unveil retirement secrets through keynote speaking engagements. Our follow up workshops develop a structure for senior leaders to plan a meaningful “next chapter” with focus on the key concepts of 1) Purpose, 2) Identity, 3) Community and 4) Structure.
The end result? A blueprint to launch a brand-new “Phase Two” for lasting fulfillment that is unique to each participant.
Inspirational Speaker Duncan Gibbs
Welcome to my website, where I inspire and empower senior leaders to prepare for a fulfilling retirement/Phase Two. Let's work together by creating the plan that will make your Golden Years, the best years!
sample Talk Titles and Descriptions
Keynote: The Non-Financial Side of Retirement: Designing the Life Your Money Is Meant to Support”
Description: People spend their entire life planning for a day they will no longer have to work. They are anticipating a brochure version of retirement and are dangerously unprepared for the loss of identity, purpose, community, and structure that often leads to loneliness and depression as they move away from their primary careers. This inspiring talk uses the experience from an experienced retiree and popular podcaster to help the audience recognize the approaching storm and will provide a framework that the audience can use to prepare a plan for meaning and fulfillment in the golden years.
Workshop: “Rewirement”: How to THRIVE at the End of a Successful Career
Description: People are looking for direction and a concrete plan as they head into retirement/phase two. Our workshop, (logically follows our keynote) uses the acronym THRIVE to deliver a six(6) step program that provides meaning, purpose, identity and structure. Participants are energized, excited and eager to transition from their careers to a fulfilling next chapter
“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway.”
Vicki Robin