For Individuals
& Couples
The transition from full-time work to what’s next deserves more than a gold watch and a slice of cake. Retirement is one of the biggest shifts of your life—and it’s rarely as simple as we pretend.
We talk about retirement as if it’s natural or easy. But you know better. Inside this one big transition are dozens of smaller ones: redefining time with a partner, setting boundaries with adult children, and figuring out who you are when work no longer sets the rhythm.
The workshops and experiences below are designed for this part of retirement—the human side that doesn’t show up on a balance sheet.
Each offering stands on its own or can be combined with others, depending on where you are and what you need most right now.
Take one. Take them all.
You’re not behind. You’re not alone.
Join the movement to rethink retirement—intentionally, honestly, and together.
Short, Focused Workshops
Virtual experiences designed to spark reflection and meaningful conversation around a specific transition or topic. Ideal for individuals or organizations seeking insight and practical ideas to guide what's next in a quick-hit format.
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What's Next, Really?
A VividNext Introduction to Life After Work
You’ve planned for the money. Have you planned for the life?
What’s Next, Really? A VividNext Introduction to Life After Work invites participants to reframe retirement as a meaningful life transition—not simply an exit from work. In this 90-minute session, we explore why the non-financial aspects of retirement—identity, purpose, relationships, health, and structure—play such a powerful role in long-term fulfillment.
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Tuesday, May 12, 11:30am-1:00pm Central
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Wednesday, May 20, 3:00pm-4:30pm Central
$49 per person; Spouses attend free.
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Retire Confidently: Three Conversations Every Couple Should Have
Navigating Life’s Next Chapter Using the VividNext® COMPASS
At VividNext, we believe retirement is not just a life stage—it’s a life transition that deserves intention, conversation, and thoughtful design.
For couples, this transition is especially important. You are not just stepping away from work—you are re-shaping how you live, connect, and move forward together.
The VividNext® COMPASS provides a way to navigate this transition with clarity, alignment, and purpose.
$249 per person; Spouses attend free
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Retire Confidently: Women Choosing What Comes Next
Retirement brings freedom—and a new set of expectations, especially for women.
In this interactive 2-hour workshop, we’ll create space to name the often-unspoken pressures around time, caregiving, and identity that accompany this transition. Together, we’ll explore practical frameworks to help you clarify what you’re ready to leave behind, what you want to protect, and what you want to claim in this next chapter.
You’ll leave with shared language, renewed confidence, and a clear sense of the questions—and choices—that matter most as you move forward.
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Tuesday, April 28, 3:00pm-5:00pm Central
$249 per person
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Retire Confidently: Starting Conversations We Tend to Avoid
Retirement is full of twists, turns, and unexpected crossroads—and suddenly the conversations you’ve been avoiding demand your attention. This session gives you the compass you need to navigate these tricky talks with confidence, clarity, and a touch of humor.
In this lively 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn an easy-to-remember framework for approaching sensitive topics—everything from where you’ll live, to boundaries around babysitting or caregiving, to how much time you want with your spouse.
Through real-life scenarios and interactive exercises, you’ll chart a course for conversations that strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and keep everyone on the same page. Serious skills, real results—and yes, a few laughs along the way.
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Wednesday, May 20, 11:00am-1:00pm Central
$249 per person
Cohort Experience
Designing a Vivid Life
Designing a Vivid Life is a research-informed workshop experience that helps individuals intentionally prepare for the non-financial aspects of retirement. Retirement is one of life’s most profound transitions—not simply because work ends, but because familiar structures, identities, and communities often shift or disappear.
This experience focuses on the emotional, social, relational, and lifestyle dimensions of life after full-time work.
Through guided reflection, facilitated conversation, and practical tools, participants explore purpose, relationships, health, and daily rhythms that support long-term well-being.
The experience begins with a virtual welcome session to help participants prepare for the journey ahead. Across six interactive sessions, participants reframe retirement as a beginning, clarify what matters most, and design a personalized roadmap for a vivid and fulfilling next chapter.
Participants leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a practical action plan—ready to step into retirement with intention rather than uncertainty.
Group meets via Zoom on the first date; the following six sessions meet in-person in Omaha, Nebraska.
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3:00pm-5:00pm Central
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Tuesdays: September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1
$1,549 per person; Couples attend for $2,495.