Career transition and
retirement coaching
For your next chapter.

Media
In this episode of High Velocity Radio, host Lee Kantor interviews me as I share my journey from communications leader to coach, specializing in career transitions and retirement life coaching. I explain how I help mid-to-late career professionals navigate identity shifts, reframe retirement as an exciting new chapter, and create fulfilling second acts on […]


At Willekop Coaching, the focus is on intention. “Many older employees are choosing to work well into their seventies and beyond, exploring second, or even third careers; leveraging expertise, or diving into passion projects,” In this interview, I describe my goal to empower individuals to make conscious decisions about retirement, reflecting on what truly excites them or allows them to enjoy life post-career—be it work, travel, family time, or personal projects.
In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I dive into the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement, why purpose and identity matter so much in this new chapter, how organizations can better support employees as they prepare for life after work and why this support benefits the organization’s bottom line. Whether you’re years from considering retirement or it’s coming up fast, this episode is sure to inspire you to think intentionally about your next chapter and begin equipping you with ideas for navigating the path ahead.


In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I talk about my passion for helping high-achieving leaders of nonprofit and education organizations thrive and improve the quality of their lives.
In this workshop for 40 Plus of Greater Washington, a nonprofit on whose board I serve, I share simple and effective coaching tips to help professionals in their job search and in life.
