The vast majority of senior professionals don’t want to retire. They have interesting, fulfilling work that they’d like to continue and just not at the energetic pace of top corporate jobs. That’s why so many are intrigued by the idea of consulting when they retire from their official career.
Over the years, you’ve probably become an expert in your particular field. However, becoming an independent consultant requires a suite of entrepreneurial abilities on top of your subject knowledge. If you’ve given yourself sufficient planning time, then you can take the opportunity to bolster your skills, such as public speaking and definitely social media marketing.
As a seasoned professional, you may have an advantage that your younger colleagues don’t such as a network you’ve spent many decades building, including other senior leaders that could hire you. As you approach your retirement date, start letting your existing contacts know your future plans because they may very well become your initial clients.
Consulting is truly recognized as a high-prestige professional, but has the major advantage of being flexible during your retirement years. That is beneficial for your health and family time.
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