Career Graduation and Modern Retirement Planning

Join us for an enlightening event that redefines retirement as a graduation to a new, exciting phase of life.

Our panel discussion, moderated by financial planner Luke Voyce, will delve into the intricacies of modern retirement planning. Luke will simplify complex financial concepts, empowering you to take control of your financial future with confidence. Chris Moon, a prominent figure among C-suite executives, will share his expertise on transitioning to non-executive roles, emphasising the importance of networking and continuous learning. Annie Tsoi's compelling narrative of transforming from a corporate lawyer to a life filled with passion projects will inspire you to align your career with your personal values. Finally, Carmel Armstrong, performance coach will draw on personal experience to provide essential coping strategies and performance-enhancing techniques to help you build resilience and thrive in your post-career life.

This event promises to equip you with practical strategies and the confidence to redefine your second career.

Panelists:

• Luke Voyce (Moderator) As a financial planner with an emphasis on creating good financial habits, Luke Voyce brings expertise in financial management and retirement planning. With a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of retirement, Luke will guide the discussion with insightful questions and practical advice. By adopting a different approach to retirement, and thinking instead of graduating from your career, he will help introduce a new way to grasp the complexities of modern retirement strategies. Luke will simplify financial concepts to empower participants to consider their own financial futures with confidence.

• Chris Moon is a prominent figure among C-suite executives in Hong Kong and is renowned for hosting events that empower professionals to transition into non-executive roles. With a rich background in career development and training, Chris can share valuable insights on how to navigate the shift from full-time employment to a more flexible, advisory role. His experience in fostering discussions around career transitions will provide attendees with practical strategies and the confidence to redefine their second career. Chris's perspective on the importance of networking and continuous learning will help participants understand the critical steps necessary for a successful career graduation.

• Annie Tsoi Having spent over 30 years in a prestigious law firm, Annie Tsoi's journey to stepping back from corporate life offers a compelling narrative about personal transformation. She recognised five years ago the need for change and has since laid the groundwork for a fulfilling post-career life focused on causes close to her heart. Annie's experience will resonate with attendees who may be contemplating similar transitions, as she can share her own strategies for successfully navigating this pivotal moment. Her insights into the psychological aspects of career graduation and the importance of aligning one's work with personal values will inspire participants to reflect on their own paths.

• Carmel Armstrong, Performance Coach and most recently the Chief Operating Officer at Love 21 Foundation, a charity dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities through sports and healthy living initiatives. After a distinguished 36-year career with HSBC, Carmel transitioned to a role that aligns with her passion for community service and personal fulfilment. She will introduce coping strategies and performance-enhancing techniques that can help individuals adapt to new challenges in their post-career lives. By emphasising the mental and emotional aspects of transitioning away from full-time work, Carmel will provide attendees with tools to build resilience and maintain motivation. Her expertise ensures that the panel discussion addresses not only the practicalities of planning for retirement but also the psychological readiness required for a successful career graduation.