After years in a structured job, stepping into self employment can feel like learning a new language. In this episode, I talk openly about my own experience and the support I received from Robin Waite at Fearless Business. He helped me understand my audience, shape a clear story for INDY, and trust my own strengths. We look at why the corporate mindset can be hard to shake off and how you can find your feet when you start working for yourself. A gentle and honest conversation for anyone who is thinking about making the same move.

In this episode, Andrew talks with Yvonne, a former Mercer partner and one of the most respected voices on ageing workforce strategy. Fresh from her own rewirement, Yvonne shares how she has built a balanced life that mixes art, yoga, creative education, board work, family, and the simple pleasure of quiet days.

They explore the biggest shifts in longevity, the need to retain older workers, and why raising employment among people aged fifty to sixty four could unlock more than one hundred billion pounds for the UK. Yvonne explains how flexible retirement could work in practice, drawing on her recent testimony to the House of Lords and her conversations with global employers.

The pair also shine a light on the power of creativity. Yvonne tells the story of how arts and crafts support wellbeing, community, and purpose, and why anyone can begin at any age. They wrap up with reflections on purpose, ikigai, staying focused, and creating a life that feels rich far beyond the workplace.

If you are curious about longer lives, later careers, and building a meaningful next chapter, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

For many INDYs, one-to-one coaching no longer fits. In this inspiring INDY Story interview, Rebecca, CEO of Vistage UK, explains how joining or leading a Vistage group can offer something far more powerful: shared wisdom, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Whether you want to explore new ideas, grow your business, or lead others as a Chair, this conversation reveals how peer learning can open the door to your next chapter.