When Life Changes the Plan:Rebuilding Without a Roadmap

What happens when a long and accomplished leadership career comes to an end—and suddenly the choices are yours? Dr. Philip Glotzbach, President Emeritus of Skidmore College and author of Embrace Your Freedom, returns to On the Brink for a conversation about life after leadership, the freedom to keep learning and contributing, and why stepping away from a demanding career doesn’t mean stepping away from relevance. We’ll explore how Phil is using this chapter to write, teach, engage with young people, and think deeply about the responsibilities—and possibilities—that come with freedom.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Are you financially ready to retire but emotionally unprepared? Dr. Gregg Lunceford, wealth advisor, researcher, and author of *Exit from Work*, joins Andi Simon to explore why retirement is about far more than money. Discover how identity, purpose, and relationships shape this transition, and why the “third age” offers an exciting opportunity to reinvent yourself and design a meaningful next chapter of life.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

What happens to people when an organization grows, restructures, or asks them to work in entirely new ways? Michelle Griffin, Ph.D., CEO of Griffin Resources, joins Andi Simon to explore how leaders can help employees navigate change while building the talent their organizations will need next. Together, they discuss career development, succession planning, and why successful transformation requires organizations to rethink not only where they are going, but how their people can grow with them.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

What happens when the life you expected suddenly disappears? Author and speaker Rachel Kerr Schneider joins Andi Simon to share how widowhood, grief, addiction, and single motherhood forced her to rebuild her life at 49 without a roadmap. Together, they explore what it really takes to move through an unexpected transition, redefine who you are, and create a meaningful next chapter with hope, courage, and intention.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Retirement changes far more than how we spend our time—it can reshape our identity, relationships, purpose, and sense of well-being. Dr. David Bernstein joins Andi Simon to share his own experience with retirement and what he learned from his patients, friends and colleagues navigating this often-uncertain transition. Together, they explore retirement through a physician’s eyes and how we can approach this next chapter with greater awareness, resilience, and possibility.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

What if everything we thought we knew about retirement needs to be rethought? In this special solo episode, corporate anthropologist, author, and podcast host Andi Simon shares the journey that inspired her latest book, Rethink Retirement: It's not the end but the beginning of what's next. Drawing on years of research in senior living communities, work with companies navigating the retirement of partners and leaders, and fascinating conversations with people from all walks of life, Andi explores why retirement is no longer simply about leaving work. Some people embrace it, others struggle to find their footing, and still others discover that they aren't ready to retire at all. Her research has revealed four essential pillars for navigating this next chapter: Identity, Structure, Purpose, and Community. Who are we when our careers no longer define us? How do we structure our days? What gives us a reason to care about tomorrow? And where do we find the connections that make life meaningful? Join Andi for a thought-provoking exploration of why it's time to stop thinking about retirement as an ending and start imagining all the possibilities of what comes next.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Show More

What happens when too much of a company’s knowledge lives inside the heads of its owner or key employees? Andi Simon talks with Adi Klevit, founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, about capturing organizational knowledge, creating systems people will actually use, preparing for succession, and building a business that can thrive without depending on one indispensable person.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

What happens when successful leaders realize there is always another chapter ahead? Join Andi Simon and award-winning CEO coach and author Peter D. Schwartz for a lively conversation about leadership, curiosity, change, and the lessons behind his new book, The Leadership Journeyman. Together, they’ll explore why growth doesn’t end when we reach the top—and how learning to see ourselves and our world with fresh eyes can open possibilities we never expected.On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

What happens when you begin to wonder, “What’s next?” Join me and Laurie Hirsch Schulz for a lively conversation about preparing for life beyond your career—not simply financially, but personally. Who will you be? What will give your days meaning, purpose, and connection? And what can you do now to make this next chapter one you’ll genuinely look forward to living? Come curious!On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

What if retirement isn't about stopping—but rewiring? Discover how Pat Shea is "rewiring" retirement—finding purpose, freedom, play and joy while becoming the CEO of her next chapter. Pat Shea joins Andi Simon to explore what happens when a successful career gives way to the freedom to design what comes next. From becoming the "CEO of yourself" to making room for purpose, play, relationships and serendipity, Pat shares how she is creating her next chapter—and finding joy along the way. If you may have another 30 years ahead of you, how do you want to live them?