Design Your Meaningful Retirement: A Collection of Stories (Dream Chapter)

Are you retired or soon-to-be retired? Did you wake up and wonder what the heck to do with the rest of your life? Do you worry about being fulfilled? 

You're not alone in your quest for meaning in retirement life. Newly found free time can be hard to fill, and most retirees at some point feel a loss of purpose, value, and connection.

Through relatable stories of actual coaching experiences, retirement coaches Charlie Baker, Larry Wofford, and Craig Bothwell highlight common retirement challenges, present habits to overcome them, and help you define your retirement "type". 

Hear stories from:

• A workaholic CEO, who retired and struggled to build back her routine
• A meticulous planner, who had no clue how to account for all his free time
• A former business owner, who missed the fast-paced nature of his job and had to find new ways to use his strengths
• And several other retirees just like you

Find your purpose, then make retirement the dream chapter of your life!

For over 30 years, Charlie's executive coaching experience spanned multiple industries. From higher education, retail industry, regional health care providers, energy clients, governmental agencies, and an international professional service corporation, he has consulted with those in the corporate suites and throughout the organizations to create and implement healthy, dynamic plans of action. His background of a B.S. in Education and a Master's in Theology laid the foundation for his passion of creating a workplace environment conducive for businesses to succeed and for their leadership at all levels to grow, thrive, and serve.When not traveling, one can find him training for 5K's, working on the ranch, or spending quality time with his family.During the latter years of his career, he 'dreamed' of helping others transition from their full-time, professional careers to their active, meaningful retirement years. What you hold in your hands is the fulfillment of that 'Dream Chapter'.

Larry Wofford is a professor of innovation and entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, he developed and operated successful businesses in the logistics and motor vehicle industries. He, also, served on numerous boards, including the board of a national health-care organization. In his academic career, he has published two textbooks and numerous research articles. Larry earned a Ph.D. in finance and real estate at the University of Texas at Austin and a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Oxford. He is an urban planner, holding the AICP designation from the American Institute of Certified Planners. Larry is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Hoyt Fellow of the Homer Hoyt Advanced Studies Institute.He has coached and guided many individuals making life and career decisions and transitions. It became his mission to develop an approach to help human beings experience meaningful and satisfying lives in retirement.

Craig Bothwell spent 43 years as a successful executive and entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. What began as a college job washing dishes in 1969 with Mazzio's Corporation, Craig found his passion for business and played a major role the next 36 years nurturing and rapidly growing the regional pizza chain and its subsidiary brands to over 200 locations and 3,000 employees. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 1986-2005.In 2005, Craig left Mazzio's to become a franchisee for McAlister's Deli. He expanded to twenty restaurants in the Midwest before selling the company in 2012. Craig is also past president of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) and continues to serve as an Associate Board Member. He is a partner and co-founder of The CC Group, a comprehensive coaching firm for business professionals eager to sustain success in life, work, and retirement through a proven and unique coaching process.A native of Springfield, Missouri, Craig holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Tulsa.