Meet Your Retirement Coaches

Guiding Your Next Chapter & Empowering Your Retirement Journey

  • PCC - ICF Certified Coach

  • Confidence Coach 

  • Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator

  • Emotional Intelligence Coach

  • Currently Shaping MY Retirement

  • Executive Coach & Co-founder at GetCourageous

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Leslie Mizerak,

Retirement Coach

“I have been working with leaders for 30 years and retirement coaching started when 2 of my executive coaching clients came to me and said they wanted to work on what's next.

‘What's next’ is different for each of us.”

Based in the Orlando, FL area, Leslie works with individuals and organizations to manage and lead through change, build enhance their leadership competencies, and build emotional intelligence. 

Having been in the leadership development space for over 30 years, “it has been such an honor to see the growth and change in people through their actions.”

In coaching, she uses a thoughtful and focused approach to helping clients achieve their goals. 

She supports her clients as they navigate strategic, organizational, and interpersonal challenges/ opportunities. A little about her coaching style. She’s been described as a straight-shooter with a relaxed, conversational style to my coaching. Which really means, “I say what’s on my mind, but I’m nice about it.”

Leslie lives by the values of Learning, Growth, and Fun - her personal motto is: Life is too short not to have fun!


Jess Mizerak,

Retirement Coach

“As someone who has built a life on transition, I’m passionate about helping people navigate their own 'next chapters' with confidence and clarity.”

  • ACC - ICF Certified Coach

  • LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Certified Facilitator

  • Wellbeing & Confidence Coach

  • Business Goals & Accountability Coach

  • Emotional Intelligence Coach

  • Currently Shaping MY Retirement

  • Executive Coach & Co-founder at GetCourageous

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Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Jess works with individuals to build confidence, start new endeavors, and live the lives they’re passionate about. 

In coaching, she uses a playful approach to serious self-work. 

Having lived abroad for over 15 years and following over a decade of consulting for small and medium businesses, Jess is passionate about partnering with clients through life's transitions and global relocation. Jess Mizerak with individuals to set goals, step into and embrace the unfamiliar, build confidence, and improve their overall well-being. 

She has lived a life that she is passionate about, having lived in amazing cities like Budapest, Prague, Seville, and now Lisbon, and understands the importance of hobbies and passions for well-being. 

Language learning is one of those hobbies; she speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Russian, and English. 

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You guessed it!

We are Mother & Daughter Executive Coaches
We are energized to support our client's goals
We are passionate about lifting others up
We are Shaping Your Retirement!

We each follow a unique life path full of discoveries, changes, and self-discovery. This journey shapes our personality and makes us who we are. Shaping Your Retirement invites you to embrace the next stage of your journey, strengthen your individuality, express your desires, and leave the legacy you desire.

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