Engage Your Faith, Finish Well, and Live Your More – because the best season of life is not just about the destination but also the impact and legacy you leave. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together, drawing strength from the timeless wisdom from the foundation of our faith, God’s Living Word, and looking at life from a different view.
Hi, I'm Vona!
Retirement is a remarkable gift, but like every gift God blesses us with, we need to approach it with purpose and intention, or it can be wasted. As you approach this beautiful season, I can help you utilize biblical wisdom and principles to guide your decision about when and how you will embark on your new path.
Do you yearn to wake up every morning, not just to a life you love but to one where you make a meaningful impact on the world? I longed for that, too, and realized that fulfilling my eternal purpose could happen anywhere God placed me if I’m willing to surrender to Him.
I call retirement the Best Season because, unlike earlier seasons of life, we have years of wisdom and experience as well as time, talent, and resources to help us fulfill our God-Given purpose while there is still time. And if you are breathing, there is still time.
As we approach retirement, let's remember the wisdom of Matthew 25:14-30. Every talent we've been given is meant to be used faithfully. Let's invest our time, talents, and resources wisely in the Best Season of our lives.
Vona Johnson
In the journey towards retirement, I struggled to embrace God’s call for a purposeful transition because I leaned on my own strength rather than His. After finally turning to Him for direction, I am now using my gifts, talents, and the skills I accumulated throughout my career (and my many ventures since I retired) to help others use theirs for God’s glory. The challenges I’ve faced learning what it takes to become an author, coach, and speaker has taught me a valuable lesson in trusting God; something I had been unaware was possible before.
If you’re on the cusp of your Best Season but are uncertain about the path ahead, let’s connect. I can guide you as you lean into your faith to make decisions that will empower you to confidently transition, finish well, and leave a lasting legacy.
Retirement is a canvas to blend God-given gifts with life experiences. My own journey includes:
- writing books,
- caring for aging parents,
- coaching believers,
- serving as a city commissioner,
- producing podcasts,
- starting a business,
- learning marketing, and more.
It’s about discovering how to trust God in every aspect of life, living my MORE, and helping you Live Your More, too!
The journey wasn’t quick or easy, taking years to realize my coaching mission: empowering believers to finish their career well while embracing biblical truths and standing against cultural norms so they can leave a legacy of faith wherever God has placed them and wherever God leas them.
For some, retirement is a time to pull back and drift through their final years. But you’ve worked too hard to establish a legacy just to let it go on autopilot. God seeks believers who are willing to courageously speak truth in love wherever He places them; sometimes boldly addressing critical life issues with wisdom and discernment. Get ready to create a plan that ensures you Finish Well by:
- Focusing on what truly matters,
- Leaving an empowered and prepared team,
- Realizing your God-given purpose, and
- Living a life of meaning and fulfillment.
Whatever God is calling YOU to, you can finish well and leave a lasting legacy.
The Best Season is...
a time to Finish Well...
And leave a Legacy of Faith.
My clients are crafting a timeless legacy of faith, and the decision to retire or continue working is a pivotal part of this narrative. By establishing boundaries, they ensure a balance between work and personal life, setting the stage for meaningful self-care and enjoyment. This intentional approach not only enhances their own well-being but also creates a positive ripple effect in the workplace, fostering productivity and happiness among colleagues that lasts well after they have moved on.
Beyond their professional lives, my clients are investing in deeper connections, both at home and in their work community. By focusing on what truly matters and living in alignment with their values, they are sowing the seeds of a lasting legacy. This legacy extends far beyond the boundaries of their career, as they carry their faith, wisdom, and influence into retirement.
Retirement becomes a continuation of this impactful journey, offering an opportunity to share accumulated insights, mentor others, and contribute to the well-being of their communities. Through the transformative impact of my program, I am honored to guide you in making the decision that aligns with your values and empowers you to leave a legacy that transcends your career, influencing generations to come.
With over 30 years in the corporate world, leadership roles, community service, and coaching certifications, I bring a unique blend of experience. Mentored by industry leaders and inspired by Jesus, I’ve found that everything we need is in the Bible, and I’m here to help it make sense for you as you near retirement so you can fulfill your God-given purpose.
This unique combination of faith, mastery in coaching, and practical mentoring sets me apart. Let me guide you to step out in faith and live your MORE, too!
How I am qualified to lead you on your journey?
Photos of Vona by Michelle Maupin Barrett Photography.
More about who I am and what I stand for...
I am a retirement coach, author, and speaker. I believe we all are accountable for our actions and can impact the world right where God has placed us if we are willing to engage our faith courageously. Often, our workplace is where God intends for us to show others His truth in love.
When retirement draws near, we often do one of two things: either drift through life or realize we’ve drifted too long and start taking our call to bring others to Him more seriously.
I am unapologetically pro-Jesus, pro-Truth, and pro-Life, and I believe that the Bible is our manual for life and God meant every word in it. This means that so long as we continue to live and breathe, He has a purpose for us.
Retirement is more than financial security and lounging on the beach (though I admit it is one of my favorite things to do!); it’s an opportunity to guide others in their faith journey even after you’re gone. As a speaker and Christian Retirement Coach, I help those considering retirement courageously engage their faith and Live Their More as they transition to “The Best Season,” and to do so with grace and ease. Then and only then, can you live in the peace and fulfillment God intended for us all.
