May 6, 2026

A lot of people say they want to stay active or do work that still matters to them after they retire.

But then they rest, travel, or wait for the right opportunity to show up. Over time, that can turn into long stretches without structure or direction in life.

I’m really glad to welcome Lynn Friesth back to the show. He left corporate life in 2015 and has spent the last ten years helping others turn their experience into coaching, consulting, or project-based work in the next chapter.

We talk about:

• Why many people drift in retirement instead of designing what’s next
  
• The idea of a “portfolio life” in moving beyond your job title
  
• Lynn’s G.L.E.A.N. process for uncovering the value in your experience
  
• Why starting with identity matters more than action
  
• The mindset shift from needing certainty to experimenting
  
• How curiosity becomes an advantage 
  
• Where AI fits in (and why experience still matters)

Resources:
Podcast: Creating Your Encore Life
Website: https://www.lynnfriesth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnfriesth 

About Lynn:
Lynn Friesth is an Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, and Mentor dedicated to helping Corporate Leaders and Experts make the transition to their “Encore” Life for the next chapter in their lives.