About Best Plan Retirement

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About Janie

I’m Janie Irwin. I’m 51 and I’m retired. I’m also a wife, mother of a teenager, daughter of elderly parents, a sister, an aunt, a friend and an entrepreneur. My husband Rick and I live in Vancouver, Canada with my daughter Sara and our dog, Wilson.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University, 1981
• Foundation Program in Management for Women, SFU, 1995
• Certified Professional Coach, Erickson College, 2006
• Certified Retirement Coach, RSP and Life Options Trained, Retirement Options, 2008

Most of my career was in customer service and community and aboriginal relations and focused around building relationships with clients and customers.

I took early retirement from my employer of 25+ years in 2008 not because I wanted to stop working but because I wanted to do something different, something with more personal meaning. I also wanted more flexibility and freedom.

About the Leprechaun

Growing up my Irish grandmother was a strong influence and a good example of aging well. Her stories of the leprechaun and his treasure and his mischievous nature were captivating. I named my business Eye on the Leprechaun Coaching Ltd. because it reminds me that focus and fun are important in achieving my own goals.

Keeping your eye on the leprechaun at Best Plan Retirement

Based on my observations, education, and now my own experience, I believe that how well we plan and prepare for our retirement life will directly affect how well we age and how happy we are in our later years.

In addition to the resources available here, I believe I have some insights that can help others prepare and plan for the transitions that retirement brings and anticipate the changes with confidence.

Contact Janie

Please contact me directly at Best Plan Retirement if you have any questions or would like further information. Again, thank you for visiting Best Plan Retirement.

We do not provide financial information or advice.

Eye on the Leprechaun Coaching also offers non-retirement Life Coaching to support individuals to live their best life. Please contact Best Plan Retirement directly for more information.

Retirement Planning — Life Coaching — Planning Early Retirement