Seeing your comments to my airport musings made me a little embarrassed for "letting it all hang out", as we used to say in the 60's. I'm sure there are some of you who are more private who were shocked by my candor. But two things: 1) the purpose of this blog was to be open about our thoughts and feelings regarding this transition and 2) as you coach our retiring partners be aware that they may be having similar, powerful fears that they aren't articulating.
I was in the airport coming back from a meeting of the Executive Coaching Council for the Conference Board--a group of 22 multi-national companies that are on the leading edge of coaching practices. We are on the front edge of that edge! Altho I didn't create it alone, there is a lot to be proud of at EY. I contrast that to my post-retirement nightmares of doing Sudoku puzzles in my sweats while checking Facebook postings hoping for a virtual conversation.
It really helped to name my fear. I was afraid that when I left this amazing group of creative, caring and passionate people, I'd surrender those personal qualities with my laptop. Thanks for your thoughtful remarks. (I agree with Vera that Jim is one hell of a writer!) Having named the fear, it lost its grip. I won't stop being who I am. I'll just apply those things to a different "canvas". Might even be fun to see what's next!
Thank you. And don't believe for a minute that I'm done with the fear. :)
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