Last week, I had the privilege of attending Silver Economy Forum 2025 (SEF 2025) in Manchester — a powerful gathering of global leaders, policy‑makers, investors and innovators united around the theme of “Age‑Friendly Cities: Reimagining Life, Work and Community.”  The forum was convened by the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and brought together ideas and momentum that are directly aligned with the mission of

This is the moment where insight becomes action. The Implementation stage is where your Retirement Transition Plan moves from theory into lived experience.

With your RTP scoped out and road-tested, the next critical step is Discussion. This is the point where your personal vision meets shared dialogue.

The Road Test phase is where theory meets reality. This is your opportunity to act on your ideas, test your assumptions, and gain insight from lived experience.