A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement
If the prospect of retirement sparks anxiety, fear not—this comprehensive guide, crafted for high-achieving professionals, redefines retirement as a gateway to new opportunities, meaning, and accomplishment.
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About the Author
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons
Former Milbank Lawyer | J.D. from Georgetown | Published Author | Board Certified Coach
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is a highly experienced lawyer and expert in professional development and career transitions who has worked with law firms and individual lawyers for over 20 years. After a successful legal career at Milbank, she co-founded Zelinka Parsons, a firm that specializes in succession planning and partner retirement solutions for AmLaw 50 firms and other professional services organizations.
In addition to her work at Zelinka Parsons, Elizabeth maintains an active law practice as the founder of Elizabeth Parsons PLLC, where she advises clients on corporate and transactional matters. As a corporate and transactional lawyer, she has a reputation for her commercial approach to solving problems and leveraging legal structures to drive growth and enable opportunity.
Elizabeth is a published author, an active member of her community, and a Board Certified Coach. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, magna cum laude, and her B.A. in Economics and Political Science, summa cum laude, from James Madison University. Her upcoming book, Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement, will be released in February 2025.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Elizabeth is an active member of her community, offering board service and pro bono representation to a number of local nonprofits. She also leverages her platform to give back to society and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession through mentorship, advocacy, and thought leadership.
As Les Brown says, “you can't see the picture when you're in the frame.” We help people get out of their own frames. Then they see themselves and what they want so much more clearly.
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Embark on a Journey to a New, Energizing Chapter of Life.
At the crossroads of professional and personal life, Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons struggled to find purpose after a high-powered career. Searching for answers, she embarked on a transformative journey to discover new approaches to purpose, balance, and resilience.
In “Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement,” Elizabeth:
The book presents actionable exercises to help you:
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.
A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement
Throughout this book, Elizabeth draws heavily from the stories of clients who have attended the Encore Program, created to help high-achieving professionals design a purposeful and energizing plan for their next chapters. She is deeply grateful to them all for placing their trust in her and for the lessons that come out of their experiences. Her hope is that the lessons shared in this book help many others as they approach and navigate the monumental inflection point known as “retirement.”
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