The Pinnacle Program
Retirement can be quite daunting for career professionals who have dedicated their lives to their work. If you’ve postponed your retirement or avoided planning for your next chapter – you’re not alone.
Our Pinnacle Program is designed specifically for high-achieving professionals who are ready to embark on a fulfilling retirement journey. Over three days, you’ll gain new perspectives and access to essential tools, resources, and a supportive community to transition into this next chapter with clarity and confidence.
Join us at a Pinnacle retreat to prepare for an incredible retirement.
How the Pinnacle Program Can Help
Hosted in a luxury retreat setting over a weekend, our Pinnacle Program provides invaluable insights about how to prepare for a satisfying life in retirement. We encourage spouses and life partners to attend so that shared plans can be solidified. Not only will you will meet other professionals approaching retirement in a group setting, but you’ll also have personalized guidance regarding your desired lifestyle and goals. Follow-up coaching is available after the Pinnacle Program to ensure a smooth transition into retirement.
- Gain Expert Insights: Learn how to envision and plan a fulfilling retirement tailored to your aspirations from lawyer turned author Elizabeth Zelinka and David Parsons, a board certified coach.
Craft Your Personalized Plan: Develop a custom roadmap for post-retirement contribution and enjoyment based on your interests and goals.
Connect & Collaborate: Navigate the complexities of succession planning for your business or practice, ensuring a smooth transition for your legacy.
If you are committed to creating an actionable plan for the next phase of your life, the Pinnacle retreat is the perfect opportunity for you.
What’s Included in the Pinnacle Program:
- Facilitated Exercises:
Dive deep into exercises where you’ll gain practical insights, learn proven methods, and develop custom strategies to navigate your retirement journey. - Exploration of Preferences & Aspirations:
Delve into self-discovery activities to explore your personal preferences, strengths, and passions, laying the foundation for a purpose-driven retirement. - Goal Setting:
Define your retirement goals and aspirations, envisioning the life you want to lead and the legacy you wish to leave in your professional life. - Defined Transition Milestones:
Identify the key milestones necessary for a seamless transition from your current career to retirement, ensuring you stay on track toward your goals. - Action Planning Guidance:
Receive personalized action planning guidance to turn your retirement vision into actionable steps, empowering you to take strides towards your goals. - Clarity, Confidence, and Perspective:
Through expert guidance from our experienced team, you’ll gain clarity and a fresh perspective on what your retirement can look like. - Networking with High-Performers:
Engage with like-minded professionals over three days of networking, fostering valuable connections and support networks that extend beyond the event. - Access to Follow-Up Coaching:
Benefit from ongoing support with access to follow-up coaching, ensuring you have the guidance and accountability to stay on course towards your goals.
About Your Hosts
Elizabeth Zelinka and David Parsons have helped hundreds of law firm partners, business owners and executives transition from practice to engaged, meaningful lives after retirement.
Elizabeth Zelinka
Principal
Elizabeth Zelinka has worked with law firms and individual lawyers in the areas of professional development and transition for more than 15 years. After a rewarding legal career at Milbank, she designed the methodologies underlying programs provided by Zelinka Parsons, which have been validated by industry experts and satisfied participants.
Elizabeth is a published author, an active member of her community, and a Board Certified Coach. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, magna cum laude, and her B.A. in Economics and Political Science, summa cum laude, from James Madison University.
David Parsons
Principal
David Parsons is a business leader and entrepreneur with a history of helping successful people succeed in new spaces. Throughout his career, he has worked with executives in real estate development, management consulting, and publishing to develop strategies and optimize business performance.
David graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colorado College in the US and worked in Japan for five years as a key liaison on large infrastructure projects for trading company Itochu Corporation. Fluent in four languages, he is a Board Certified Coach.
Featured Sessions
Pinnacle Program - Tucsan
Thursday April 16 5:30 pm
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Sunday April 19 12:30 pm
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Dive deep into facilitated exercises where you'll gain practical insights, learn about proven tools, and develop customized strategies to navigate your retirement journey with confidence.
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Pinnacle Program - East Coast (TBD)
Thursday October XX 5:30 pm
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Sunday October XX 12:30 pm
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Dive deep into facilitated exercises where you'll gain practical insights, learn about proven tools, and develop customized strategies to navigate your retirement journey with confidence.
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Hear what our clients have to say about their transformative experiences with our strategic planning sessions.
“I absolutely and enthusiastically recommend that every partner considering participating do so. I am so happy that I did… Elizabeth and David are superb in helping you identify those things that you truly most value and love and the range of post-retirement opportunities that could be genuinely fulfilling – and how to utilize your skills and relationships to pursue those opportunities.”
– Miriam H., Partner, AmLaw 50 Firm
“Encoraco is a wonderful resource for committed professionals who need to find additional meaning in their lives. I attribute a whole bunch of my comfort and joy in retirement to the time I spent with them.”
– John B., Partner, AmLaw 10 Firm
