Retirement isn't simply the end of a career—it can be the beginning of a profound personal transformation.

In this episode of On the Brink, Andi Simon welcomes transformational facilitator Leslie Traub for a thoughtful conversation about identity, purpose, and life's "liminal spaces"—those uncertain moments between who we've been and who we're becoming.

Drawing on decades of leadership development and coaching, Leslie explains why so many people struggle with transitions, how external achievement can give way to deeper purpose, and why learning to embrace uncertainty opens the door to growth. Whether you're approaching retirement, experiencing an unexpected career change, or simply asking "What's next?", this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for designing a meaningful next chapter.

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Together we can continue to see, feel, and think in new ways.

Retirement Isn't About Stopping—It's About Staying in the Game | Bob Hurley Sr.

What happens when one of the greatest basketball coaches in America steps away from coaching?

For Bob Hurley Sr., retirement wasn't the end of his purpose—it was an opportunity to live it in new ways.

In this inspiring episode of On the Brink, I sit down with legendary St. Anthony High School basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr. to explore what it really means to create a meaningful next chapter. While many know Bob for his 1,100+ career wins, national championships, and extraordinary coaching legacy, his greatest victories have always been measured by the lives he changed.

Together we discuss:

• Why purpose doesn't retire when your career ends

• The importance of building community throughout every stage of life

• How structure creates freedom after retirement

• Why volunteering, mentoring, and staying connected keep us energized

• The wisdom we gain through experience—and why the world still needs it

Whether you're preparing for retirement, already retired, or simply thinking about your next chapter, Bob's practical wisdom and lifelong commitment to helping others will leave you inspired.

Retirement isn't about leaving life behind.

It's about discovering where your experience, purpose, and passion can make the greatest difference next.

"Your career may end. Your purpose doesn't."

What transforms expertise into influence?

In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I sit down with Bill Sherman, one of the leading voices in thought leadership and co-author of The Thought Leadership Handbook. Together, we explore what it really means to become a thought leader—and why it has very little to do with titles or self-promotion.

Bill shares how curiosity, passion, and a commitment to helping others are the true foundations of thought leadership. We discuss why writing a book is only the beginning, how ideas grow into movements, and why your expertise can continue to make a difference long after you've left an executive role or retired.

We also examine the role of AI. While artificial intelligence can summarize what has already been discovered, it cannot replace the human curiosity, judgment, and lived experience that drive innovation and meaningful change.

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, consultant, coach, author, or someone beginning your next chapter, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about the value of your ideas—and the impact they can have on others.

In this episode you'll discover:
• What thought leadership really is—and what it isn't
• Why curiosity is the engine behind every great idea
• How to turn expertise into lasting influence
• Why your next chapter may be your most impactful one

As always, my goal is to help you see, feel, and think in new ways so you can turn your observations into innovations.

Andi Simon, PhD, is a corporate anthropologist, author, speaker, and executive advisor who helps leaders, organizations, and individuals see, feel, and think in new ways so they can navigate change with confidence. She is the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants and the author of Rethink Retirement, On the Brink, Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business, and Women Mean Business.

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• Website: https://www.simonassociates.net
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