Encore Book

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Simply fill out the form to receive your complimentary chapters from "Encore." These sections will give you valuable insights into:

Why successful professionals struggle more with retirement transitions
Proven frameworks for discovering your authentic purpose beyond your career
Strategic approaches to designing a fulfilling next chapter
Practical implementation strategies for lasting change
Real-world examples from accomplished legal professionals

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Giovanna Mandel

Fantastic book! Smart, actionable ideas ... easy to read but keep a highlighter close by…you’ll want to highlight so much!

Priyanka Kedia

Refreshing ... full of stories of real people she had guided on their retirement journey.

Eugene E.

Totally changed my attitude toward retirement... "Encore" effectively dispelled my fears.

Raisa M

An empowering perspective, reframing retirement as a new chapter of growth.

Richard

Well written and informative. Great author!

Sven Voelcker

Delivers for high achievers who find traditional "retirement" lifestyles unfulfilling. Well-written and well-structured, and a pleasure to read. Highly recommended!

Lisa Krueger

It's a master class for high achievers on how to thrive in retirement. Truly a treasure trove of advice.

Iron John

She understands the mindset of driven individuals ... highly recommended for anyone who sees retirement as a fresh start rather than a finish line!

Adrienne

A well thought out and researched book!

Mac64

Outstanding! Captures the unique challenges that high-achieving professionals face when stepping away from their careers.

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons

Elizabeth Zelinka has worked with law firms and individual attorneys in professional development and transition for more than 15 years. Following a successful legal career at Milbank, she created the methodologies behind Zelinka Parsons’ programs, now validated by industry experts and clients alike. Alongside her husband, David Parsons, she co-facilitates programs, leads customized firm workshops, and supports succession planning for leaders. Elizabeth is a published author, a Board Certified Coach, and holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, magna cum laude, and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from James Madison University, summa cum laude.

In “Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement,” Elizabeth:

Shatters stereotypes, offering strategies for embracing change and strategically navigating transitions.
Emphasizes carrying your existential motivators into retirement.
Advocates ditching quantitative success measures for qualitative ones.
Encourages leveraging strategic instability for continuous growth.
Guides you to develop the mindset of a creator instead of a reactor.

The book presents actionable exercises to help you:

Expand your relationship portfolio.
Adopt a strategy of confident control.
Design a satisfying new life with meaningful engagement.

Unlike conventional retirement guides, “Encore” reframes retirement as a dynamic transition, akin to a graduation or promotion, positioning it as an opportunity for personal growth. For professionals seeking a productive, engaged, and purposeful next chapter, this guide is your go-to resource, offering a wealth of possibilities for resilience, reinvention, and a fulfilling encore.

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