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Planning with Purpose: Executive Insights into the Four Phases of Retirement

Date: February 18, 2026
Type: Online

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Planning with Purpose: Executive Insights into the Four Phases of Retirement

Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Riley Moynes, author of The Four Phases of Retirement, as we explore the emotional, social, and practical journey that shape a fulfilling life beyond your career.

Hosted jointly by APEX and the National Association of Federal Retirees, this webinar is designed for public service Executives and employees assessing their future in light of the workforce measures outlined in Budget 2025. Whether you are actively considering retirement or simply preparing for what’s ahead, this session will help you make informed, confident decisions.

Dr. Moynes will introduce the Four Phases framework and share strategies to:

  • Understand how retirement unfolds beyond finances.
  • Identify common challenges and avoid the “pitfalls” retirees often encounter.
  • Build clarity around purpose, identity, and structure in post-career life.
  • Plan intentionally to achieve well-being, connection, and satisfaction in every phase.
  • Address the psychological changes and challenges that almost always accompany retirement.

Event Details

Date & Time: February 18, 2026, 13:00 to 14:00 ET

Audience: All Public Service executives across Canada and internationally are invited to attend APEX’s learning events

Cost: Free

Language: This event will be bilingual where the speaker will alternate between English and French without repeating. Simultaneous interpretation will be available via Wordly, an AI-based interpreting service.

Platform: Participants will attend our virtual event via Teams webinar. A meeting link will be sent once you are registered.

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Riley E. Moynes
Author, TEDx Speaker, PROBUS Global Speaker
Certified Professional Retirement Coach (CPRC)

Dr. Moynes has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning four decades in both public and private sectors.

In public education, he served as a Department Head, a Superintendent and a Director of Education. He  also authored several textbooks including a History of Russia, and a World Religions text.

In the private sector, he was a Founding Partner of a major Canadian Wealth Management Firm, senior financial advisor, author of a book entitled The Money Coach which enjoyed sales of over 200,000 copies, and co-author of several editions of Top Funds.

Since stepping back from day-to-day involvement in financial services, Dr. Moynes researches and writes reader-friendly publications on topics of general interest, and presents Workshops across the country based on those publications.

One of his most recent books, The Four Phases of Retirement, became a national best-seller within 12 months of publication, was the basis of his TEDx Talk (which has received over 5.4 million views) and his presentation today.

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