"It's time for women to drop the gloom and doom attitudes towards getting older. Now is the best time ever to be a woman on the upside of 45!" IJ McIntyre proclaims.
A lifestyle planning expert for the second half of life, IJ studies, teaches and celebrates the art of living remarkably well, as women age. IJ is lawyer smart and farm girl friendly. She has a smile that lights up a room and draws people in to learn and laugh. Her audiences love her unique blend of heart-spun wisdom and real-life research. Her upbeat and amusing presentations help the women in her audiences stride with confidence into the future and embrace the good fortune, fulfillment and fun of the Queenage™.
IJ is certified in Personality Dimensions® and Extended DISC®, holds her Professional Retirement Planner designation plus Bachelor degrees in Arts (Sociology) and Law.
Popular Keynotes and Workshops:
Secrets of Women Who Do Tell: how to leverage the power of your age
IJ invites women on the upside of 45 to acknowledge the realities of aging; to learn from the secrets of women who do tell how old they are; and, to seize the possibilities that appear to women who know and feel that they are more than what they see in mirror! Regaling stories of her 88 year-old mom and other remarkable women, IJ reveals that "old" truly is in the mind of the beholder.
Break Out the Good China!
Queenage™ is a time of personal power, poise, and possibilities. A time to break out the good china and celebrate who you are. A time to do the things you've always dreamed of, but may have put on hold for too many years. Queenage™ is a time of confidence, contribution and contentment. Revel in the great opportunities of life today and look forward to all your future has to offer.
Retire to the Life You Design
Getting close to retirement with your financial plan in place, if you're feeling nervous and at the same time excited about the freedom that will be yours when you retire, you're not alone. If you think that continuing to work or leading a life of leisure are the only options available to fill your time in retirement, think again. This workshop will help you begin to plan for retirement from the inside out, so that you will know the values that drive your choices, the natural strengths you bring to the world, and the interests you wish to pursue to provide the personal meaning and fulfillment you want in your future.
AND, others on request
Testimonials - from audience members:
February 22, 2012 - Hugh Culver
If you want to reach for greater heights in work and life you need to stretch yourself (see my blog posting “R is for Risk”.) But, in the end, nothing happens without a little urgency. Don’t get me wrong—I’m a big advocate of planning and proper execution. The MBA…February 22, 2012 - Patricia Morgan
I confess! Exercise has been one of my least favourite activities. I did it because I knew I’m healthier doing so. For six years I went to yoga classes. Then there was the morning walk up and down a nearby hill, followed by step classes, Pilates classes and aquacise.February 21, 2012 - Susan Abbott
Polyvore lets you browse their collections of gorgeous clothes and assemble outfits. Like my feeble attempt shown below, or seen on Polyvore here.The brilliance of this site is that I can now actually shop on line for this entire outfit (for a couple of thousand).February 21, 2012 - Patricia Morgan
Patricia and her first born, Benjamin. Moms, whether employed or dedicated to working at home, can feel unnecessary distress. Take the following quiz to help you with some proactive and protective steps. Out of the Mommy Stress Bucket Answer Yes or No to the followi…
