Is 'Retirement by Design' for you?
Maybe retirement is on the horizon and the "what now?" is getting louder. Maybe you've already left work and find yourself drifting. Or maybe you're not even sure you want to retire - but you know something needs to change.
This is the program for women who don't want to leave this next chapter to chance.
- You're approaching retirement and the "what now?" question is getting louder
- You've stepped away from work and find the days harder to shape than you expected
- Your calendar is full but something still feels like it's missing
- You're not sure who you are outside of work - and you're ready to find out
- You're done waiting for clarity to arrive on its own
Not everyone who finishes this program decides to retire, and that's exactly as it should be. What every woman leaves with is a clearer sense of what she wants, and the intention and tools to go after it.
Let's go.
JOIN THE JULT COHORTWhat’s included in your journey
Weekly live online sessions
Join us every week for live sessions where we dive into key topics, share insights, and provide tools to help you thrive.
Complimentary coaching
Receive complimentary 1:1 coaching to personalise your retirement journey and bring your vision to life.
Community support
Enhance your learning by connecting with like-minded women in The Main Act community. Share progress, exchange ideas, and celebrate wins together.
In person gatherings
We believe in the magic of being together in person. For those based in Melbourne we host live events offering connection, inspiration, and shared moments, bringing your Retirement by design journey to life.
Practical tools & frameworks
Learn life-changing strategies from proven methodologies, including life design principles from Stanford University, goal setting and mindset work.
Flexible learning
Access course materials at your convenience and move at a pace that fits your lifestyle, with support available whenever you need it.
Inside the 8-week program - Your Weekly Journey
Week 0
Welcome and Introductions (60 mins)
Come ready to introduce yourself and meet your Cohort, share stories, and realise you're in exactly the right place - with exactly the right women.
Week 1
Start where you are today (60 mins)
Participants will use the Priority Tracker and the Core Compass to assess their current situation and identify areas for focus.
Week 2
Integration and reflection - setting the foundations (60 mins)
Group reflection and discussion of insights, followed by a 1:1 accountability call with The Main Act team to discuss personal retirement desires and fears.
Week 3
The art of Wayfinding (60 mins)
Participants will use the Life Log to identify activities and experiences that bring them energy and fulfillment.
Week 4
Integration and reflection - mining the Life Log (60 mins)
Group reflection and sharing of The Life Log followed by a 1:1 accountability call with The Main Act team to discuss personal insights and next steps.
Week 5
The power of what if - thinking big (60 mins)
Participants will use mind mapping and ideation exercises to explore possibilities for their retirement.
Week 6
Integration and reflection - endless possibilities (60 mins)
Group reflection and evaluation of possibilities, followed by a 1:1 accountability call with The Main Act team to discuss personal values and priorities.
Week 7
Your next chapter - crafting your Future Chapters (60 mins)
Participants will create three Future Chapters to design multiple possible futures for their retirement.
Week 8
Reflection and celebration – sharing your vision and looking ahead (60 mins)
Group reflection and celebration, sharing of Future Chapters, feedback and final farewells.
Upcoming Cohorts
Earlybird registrations for our July & October Cohorts are now open.
OCTOBER COHORT
$1,899 + GST
Starts Tuesday 5 October til 30 November - 6:30PM - 7:30PM AEST
JOIN THE OCTOBER COHORTRated 4+ out of 5 by every woman who’s completed the program
“I gradually began to view retirement in an entirely new light. I learned a great deal about myself - my values, my interests, and how to align them with the life I want to create. I feel excited and inspired now, with tools I can draw on when I need them.”
- Sue
Autumn Cohort 2025
“I'm pleased I took the plunge and took part in the Retirement by Design course - so much to learn from and opening up of ideas and opportunities. It really has created a pathway and some exciting changes."
- Jess
Autumn Cohort 2025
“The course wasn’t overwhelming or heavy-handed. It unfolded gently, week by week, with tools that encouraged honest reflection. Some helped me reconnect with what brings me joy and meaning. Others quietly revealed patterns and blind spots I hadn’t been able to see on my own. By the end of the course, I knew for sure... I am absolutely ready for the next stage of life. And I feel like I now have the roadmap and I am in the drivers seat."
- Jenny
Autumn Cohort 2025
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for such a fantastic programme - one that has challenged and stretched me in all the right ways. The tools, the conversations, and the shared experiences with fellow participants have been invaluable, prompting not just a shift in mindset but some lasting behavioural change as well. I now feel equipped to build a plan that is anchored in purpose and guided by my inner voice - with fun as a key ingredient, bringing energy, engagement, and inspiration along the way."
- Sarah
Spring Cohort 2025
Meet your future self
Imagine you've just finished Retirement by Design. You know what matters most to you, you have a clear sense of what's ahead, and for the first time in a while, you feel genuinely energised about it. Over eight weeks, you will:
- Uncover what truly matters to you — exploring the beliefs and experiences that have shaped how you see retirement, and what you want it to look like now
- Pinpoint what gives you energy using practical tools to map your energisers and drainers, and understand what to do with that information
- Explore new possibilities by designing three distinct future paths and testing the ideas that excite you most
- Build a clear, personalised plan that brings together your purpose, your energy, and the life you actually want to be living
- Leave with concrete next steps you can start acting on straight away
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