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"There's More to This Than Money!"
"An informative,
interactive
and fun-filled
seminar on retirement planning!"
“If retirement is supposed to be fun, why shouldn’t a seminar on retirement planning be the same!”
Learning, when presented in a humorous, uncomplicated, interactive way, can aid in the retention of information in a realistic and objective manner, more so than if the same information was presented in an overly serious, intellectualized approach.
This seminar has been field-tested before dozens of pre-retirement groups involving hundreds of employees. Portions have been presented at a national retirement planning conference, at the Saskatchewan Chapter of RPAC, for the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute and for the University of Regina.
Ideas from the seminar have been published in the Readers’ Digest, the Investment Executive and on the Readers’ Café, Public Employees Benefits Agency.
The seminar is really based on the accumulated wisdoms of Saskatchewan retirees who have preceded us in retirement and who offered their comments and suggestions as to what could be beneficial for us – not only in our financial planning but also in our physical and emotional health, in our family/ community activities and in the spiritual/life purpose parts of our lives.
The seminar discusses happiness, what we’ll miss and won’t miss from work, replacement ideas, common myths of retirement, current notions of retirement planning – all this embedded with up to date research, hilarious power point illustrations, relevant video clips and music!
It can be presented in three formats – a brief 60-90 minute presentation, a one-half day adjunct to a financial planning workshop or a stand-alone half-day or full-day event with time for group sharing and exchange of ideas.
The presentation employs the use of powerpoint, funny or unusual props, comedy magic, group discussion and lecture format – it is intended for employee groups of 20- 40 including spouses/partners who are not only welcome but invited to attend, as there will be opportunity for personal couple discussion.
The sponsoring employer will be responsible for seminar promotion/registration, arranging for an appropriate room location with internet access and for a healthy snack!
The seminar will be of interest to attendees who may be considering retirement from their current employer within the next three years and who would like more from their retirement than collecting a bag of money!
Reviews: |
"Great presentation... your humour in presenting the information will help me remember..."
D. Gress, Regina
"Helped me to really think what's important to me…health more than money."
H. Green, Swift Current
"We really enjoyed this seminar… very good, well prepared, humour, interesting, entertaining."
D. Morin, North Battleford
"I found the afternoon very enlightening, reducing the stress of the workday! There were new thoughts and confirmation of my thoughts and feelings. I very much enjoyed it. Thank you so much."
J. Dawson, Prince Albert
"Thank you so much for a fun and informative afternoon. Well worth it!"
B. McKay, Prince Albert
"The seminar has made us think about other matters besides financial."
D. M., Nipawin
"This truly was the best seminar I have ever attended!! Lots of good information and food for thought... time to start planning!"
S. Jarvis, Prince Albert
"I found the seminar interesting and entertaining. I don't think that I will find retirement so scary anymore. I know what I need to do to make the most out of retirement."
Laura M., Prince Albert
"Relaxing… easy to learn because of the good use of humour."
Anonymous
"Enjoyed the afternoon… you make your presentation fun!"
Audrey R., Prince Albert
"I had a good time this afternoon Don. Good information and presented in a unique way!
Rick A., Prince Albert
"Humour well appreciated... expected financial information but good emphasis on 'Retirement Planning' and the four chair legs (metaphor)... references to books and websites good… enjoyed the afternoon… good seminar…lots of food for thought… you're a great magician!"
Doris B., Prince Albert
"A great fun session! Heartwarming! I had a blast and thanks for the rose! Great tricks!
Loretta Stryde, La Ronge.
"What a great seminar! I left with lots of things to contemplate.
Anonymous
"Don, without sounding corny, this was much more than I expected. No financial numbers yet I feel better about my retirement... I do hope I have another opportunity to attend another seminar or two of yours in the future."
Gerry W., Melfort
"Honestly Great!! Lots to think about. The tricks were amazing."
Anonymous
"The seminar was very interesting. You advised us about things that people aren't telling us ... you are a very entertaining facilitator and made things easy to understand. You never lost my interest. Thank you – I really enjoyed this afternoon."
Anonymous
"The seminar was very interesting and informative. It has given me a lot to think about in the next few years. I found the information was easy to understand. I enjoyed the humour. The real life stories really added to it. Thank you."
Anonymous
"It was a fun afternoon. Thank you for your great sense of humour. I learned a lot today and will keep some of the advice. I like the idea of going to a retirement session that is not about money issues."
Anonymous
"This was a very fun and informative session. We need more of these types of sessions for employees. Retirement is more than money but planning for more years of life after work."
Donna Millard, Prince Albert
"You blew them away… of the 16 forms left at the session, you were rated as a ’5’ or '6' or '6+++++' (and that wasn't even a choice!)... wow... you just keep getting better... what a crowd pleaser you are… the feedback from the academic and admin group was just as glowing as before with added comments that they'd like to attend your regular session."
Darlene Marchuk, Director, Pension and Benefits, Human Resources, University of Regina
"Very entertaining - great comic relief! Thank you... Your presentation was very well recieved and much appreciated!"
Karen Lovelace, Administratice Co-ordinator, Canadian Pension Benefits Institute
"The Canada Pension & Benefits Institute Saskatchewan chapter recently held it's annual general meeting and Don Stevenson was one of our featured speakers. Don's Presentation was quite topical in the area of retirement planning, but it took a slightly different approach and focused on non financial matters, which many people don't consider. His presentation style was quite entertaining and a great way to kick off the morning. Don recieved good or very good responses on the evaluation summary and was greatly appreciated."
John Hallett, Assistant Director, Canadian Pension Benefits Institute
"Today I was reviewing my notes from our RPAC meeting last week and I wanted to send you a note to say how mich I enjoyed and appreciated your presentation. I plan to use some of the ideas around "head and heart" and "entertaining and humorous props" in my future presentations to clients and staff. I look forward to working with you on the RPAC exective."
Terry Shields, Financial Planner/Investment Advisor, Credit Union
Bookings: |
Don Stevenson @ dsbbmagic@sasktel.net or (306)789-8753 | (306) 539-2184
