Welcome - I’m Stevie

Author, coach and Community founder, I'm passionate about helping women find friendship, inspiration and practical support as they create a retirement they genuinely love living

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

Alongside my own experience of navigating retirement and major life transitions, I bring many years of professional coaching and leadership experience, supported by coaching qualifications gained in the UK. Together, these have shaped the warm, practical and encouraging approach that runs through everything I do.

Throughout my professional career, I had the privilege of coaching and supporting many people through periods of change—from leadership challenges and career development to significant life and work transitions. Those years taught me the value of listening deeply, asking thoughtful questions and helping people discover their own path forward.

Today, through The Joyful Retirement Coach, I help women navigate retirement in ways that suit their individual needs. Many become part of The Joyful Retirement Community, where they find friendship, encouragement and practical ideas alongside other women who understand this stage of life. Others enjoy my books, articles and online workshops, while some choose online one-to-one coaching when they would benefit from more personalised support. Whatever path they choose, my goal is to help every woman create a retirement that feels meaningful, connected and joyful.

I bring experience in:

  • Professional coaching and guided conversations

  • Supporting women through retirement and other life transitions

  • Creating and nurturing warm, welcoming online communities

  • Facilitating online workshops and group conversations

  • Writing practical retirement books, articles and resources

  • Helping women reflect, reconnect and move forward with confidence

MY APPROACH

I believe there is no single "right" way to enjoy retirement. Every woman brings her own experiences, hopes and challenges to this stage of life, and every journey is different.

That's why I offer support in a variety of ways, so you can choose what feels right for you. Many women enjoy the encouragement and friendship of The Joyful Retirement Community. Others find inspiration in an article, practical guidance in a book, the shared experience of an online workshop, or the personalised support of one-to-one coaching.

Whatever brings you here, my hope is that you'll find a warm welcome, practical ideas and gentle encouragement to help you create a retirement that feels meaningful, connected and joyful.

Who I Support

I work with women who are:

  • Approaching retirement or newly retired

  • Settling into retirement but wondering what's next

  • Looking for more purpose, confidence or connection

  • Adjusting to unexpected changes or life transitions

  • Keen to connect with like-minded women and share experiences

  • Comfortable taking part in friendly online conversations and activities

  • Ready to make small changes that lead to a more joyful retirement

If you're new to joining things online, please don't worry. Everything is designed to be straightforward and welcoming, and I'll help you feel at ease from the very beginning.

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A LITTLE MORE PERSONALLY

Outside of leading the community, coaching and writing, I enjoy the quieter things in life — long conversations over coffee, cooking, walking my dog Flynn, and spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren here in Perth.

Like many women, I believe that retirement is not simply about stopping work. It is about finding a new rhythm, new meaning, and creating a life that still feels connected, purposeful and joyful.

That belief sits at the heart of everything I do and is what led me to create The Joyful Retirement Coach.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Retirement was a much bigger adjustment than I expected. I had spent many years in a busy career, supporting and coaching others, and suddenly that structure disappeared. Although I had plenty to be grateful for, I also found myself asking, Who am I now? What do I want this next chapter to look like?

    As I talked to other women, I realised I wasn't alone. Many were feeling excited about retirement, but also uncertain, disconnected or unsure how to create a life that felt fulfilling once work was no longer at the centre of it.

    The Joyful Retirement Coach grew from those conversations and my own experience. Today, through The Joyful Retirement Community, coaching, workshops and writing, I help women create a retirement that feels purposeful, balanced and genuinely joyful—one small step at a time.

  • Because women often experience retirement differently.

    Many of us have spent decades caring for others, building careers, supporting families and putting our own needs towards the bottom of the list. When retirement arrives, it isn't simply about stopping work—it can raise questions about identity, purpose, confidence, relationships and what we want this next stage of life to become.

    As a woman who has navigated many of these changes myself, I understand the conversations that often sit beneath the surface. That shared understanding allows me to create a warm, supportive space where women feel comfortable talking honestly and exploring what a joyful retirement means for them.

    While the ideas I share could benefit anyone, I've chosen to specialise in supporting women so that everything I offer is designed with their experiences and challenges in mind.

  • Yes. I hold a Diploma in Coaching from the Institute of Leadership and Management and have many years of experience supporting people through change and personal development. My coaching also draws on my own experience of navigating retirement, giving me both professional expertise and genuine understanding of the challenges and opportunities this life stage can bring.

  • I am based in Perth, Australia.

    My workshops and one to one coaching are available online.

  • Yes — although I am based in Perth, Western Australia, my work is available internationally (subject to time differences).

    My books and digital resources can be accessed from anywhere as can The Joyful Retirement Community, my online coaching sessions and online workshops.

  • You can reach me via the Contact page. I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.