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Retirement Planning with Caroline Tapken
Retirement is the beginning of the next chapter in your colourful life. Let's turn your fear into excited anticipation!

Retirement is the beginning of the next chapter in your colourful life. Let's turn your fear into excited anticipation!

Are you approaching the end of your working life with more than a little anxiety?
You love your global lifestyle and find it hard to imagine what comes next?
The Million Dollar Question is:
Where do we live and what do I do next?
If you're unsure about the future, let's talk about helping you successfully plan for, and navigate this transition.

The first step towards your exciting future, is always a no-obligation, no-cost, 30-minute conversation focused on where you are now, what worries you, and what to do next.

Your life is yours to design: You've crafted a successful career journey, and your retirement is no different. It is yours to imagine and create.
You've been diligent with your financial planning, yet have overlooked the essential aspect of planning a life to look forward to.
Lets cut through the confusion and fear!

During this structured 90-minute session focused on coaching for expats, we will explore all areas of your life to pinpoint those causing the most anxiety as you approach the end of your expat career. You will leave with a clear understanding of the aspects that need addressing, particularly in the realm of life planning for retirees. This can serve as a taster session for a longer programme or a one-off consultation to identify areas of concern for future action regarding expat retirement support.
£159 / 90-minutes

Building a healthy, happy life in retirement requires careful planning, especially for expats. Here, we will address your concerns, identify your strengths and interests, and create an action plan that provides expat retirement support to help you glide into retirement seamlessly. Through 3 x 1-hour coaching sessions on Zoom, you will gain a clear understanding of what excites you and what steps to take in your life planning for retirees, ensuring you can look forward to this new chapter of your life.
£395 / 3 x 1-hour sessions

With worries about where you will live, what you will do, and how to initiate conversations with those closest to you keeping you awake at night, our coaching for expats will take an in-depth look at all your options, strengths, interests, opportunities, and future activities. If you haven't yet discussed your thoughts with your family, this expat retirement support will help you clarify what you want before those crucial discussions and negotiations.
£750 / 6 x 1-hour sessions
I provide coaching for expats to navigate the emotional and practical journey leading to retirement and potentially a return home. My expat retirement support focuses on helping you redefine your life after your global career through personalized coaching, enabling you to imagine, design, and create a fulfilling life in retirement that you can look forward to.
As a former expat of 35+ years, I understand the global lifestyle and the challenges involved in shaping a life in retirement, leaving the expat life behind. With careful planning and a clear vision, anything is possible, especially with the resilience and experience that comes from coaching for expats. I recognize the importance of expat retirement support, and sometimes, you need someone on your side to help you see the possibilities for yourself in life planning for retirees.
All relationships begin with a no-obligation, no cost, 30-minute conversation about where you are and where you are struggling, especially in the context of coaching for expats or expat retirement support. We then determine the best way forward, starting with a structured initial call to identify key action areas related to life planning for retirees. All calls are on Zoom, and my diary is flexible according to your timezone and availability.
My first job was in hotel representation, based in Sloane Square, London. From there, I moved to Anguilla, where I spent 7 years as Assistant General Manager of a luxury boutique resort, overseeing sales & marketing as well as operations. After a brief stint in the USA, I relocated to Bangkok to work with Amari Hotels & Resorts as Marketing Manager & Director of PR Communications. Several years later, I moved to Doha, Qatar, and then spent 13 happy years in Dubai running my own PR Consultancy. With over 35 years as a working expat, I have gained valuable insights into the lifestyle and challenges faced in the expat travel, tourism & hospitality sectors. Now back in the UK, I operate my own travel marketing consultancy, focusing on coaching for expats in their return home and retirement journeys, as well as providing expat retirement support and life planning for retirees.
Having experienced an unplanned return to the UK due to a failed marriage—primarily caused by a lack of communication regarding expectations as we approached our own retirement—I am acutely aware of the pitfalls, challenges, and hurdles busy professionals face as they hurtle towards retirement. Many ignore the reality that it is inevitable. This is where coaching for expats can play a vital role, providing essential expat retirement support and guidance. It's crucial to engage in life planning for retirees to navigate this transition effectively.
You might have experienced coaching and mentoring in your professional life, especially in leadership roles, but you may not fully grasp the benefits you can achieve through coaching for expats. Imagine being able to organize those random thoughts about your future; discover activities that excite you beyond your working life; and envision all the fun you can have with the extra time once you transition into retirement. I can assist you in deciding WHERE you want to live, WHAT you want to do, and HOW you can achieve it. Think of me as your sounding board, your thinking partner, and your accountability buddy! What is your future happiness worth? With a few hours of your time, spread over a couple of weeks, and a commitment to thoughtful life planning for retirees, you can unlock the potential of your new life. Additionally, I provide expat retirement support to help you navigate this exciting journey.


