Life beyond work

Thinking about life after full-time work? This quick quiz will help you explore your lifestyle preferences, values, and what might bring you energy in your next phase. Select the option that is closest even if not exact. Use a pen and paper to jot down your answer to each question.

1 : Your ideal morning looks like…
Answer type: Multiple Choice (pick one)

a. Early walk, strong coffee, and time to think
b. Quiet start, pottering, no deadlines
c. Breakfast meeting or volunteering shift

2: When you think about stopping full-time work, you feel…

a. Excited and ready
b. No clear ideas yet - what would I do all day without the routine?
c. I’ll miss being around colleagues and part of a team I know well

3: What do you miss (or imagine missing) from work?

a. The buzz of being around people I know and trust
b. Having a clear role, structure, and sense of purpose
c. Nothing yet — life still feels full on! But I know that will change

4: What’s one thing you’ve been meaning to try?

a. Painting, writing, or learning a new skill
b. Helping others, mentoring, giving back
c. Travel, now that I’ve got enough time

5: What motivates you most now you’re moving beyond work?

a. Freedom to choose how I spend my time
b. Staying connected and purposeful
c. Building something meaningful — a legacy or something to be remembered

RESULTS: now look through your answers and count which letter scores the most?

Result: The Curious Explorer (mostly a’s)

You’re energised by new ideas, fresh experiences, and the freedom to follow your interests. This next chapter is about discovery, not settling down. Coaching can help you experiment with purpose and keep your options open as you go.

Result: The Quiet Rebooter (mostly b’s)

You’re not looking for a total reinvention—you want balance, calm, and more space for the things that matter. You may miss the routine and community of work, but you're ready to reshape your days on your own terms. Coaching can help you build structure and stay connected.

Result: The Purposeful Contributor (mostly c’s)

You’re motivated by impact, connection, and the desire to build something that lasts. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or creating something new, you want this stage of life to be meaningful—not just for you, but for those around you. Coaching can help you shape those aspirations into something purposeful, sustainable, and memorable.

If some of this resonated, let’s have a conversation. One coaching session could help you move forward. Or we could agree to a series of sessions.

Please answer all five questions. Your answers aren’t stored. This tool is for self-reflection only.

Book a free 30 minute call to discuss your results and whether one or more coaching sessions would be helpful: 30 minute video call