Designed to Profit Stories - Summer Series - Part 11 of 13
What will life look like after retirement? Have you ever thought about that?
Many people spend decades planning financially for retirement—but very few prepare for the emotional, personal and identity shift that comes with it.
In this episode of the Designed to Profit Stories Series, I'm joined by Human Design teacher, musician and coach Karen Robertson for a conversation that goes far beyond Human Design charts.
Karen shares what it means to build a meaningful life after 60, how Human Design can help us reconnect with purpose after a lifetime of conditioning, and why retirement isn't the finish line we've been taught to expect.
We also explore one of the rarest Human Design charts—having all nine centres defined—and why what looks powerful from the outside comes with its own unique challenges.
Whether you're approaching retirement, navigating a major life transition, or simply wondering how to create a life that feels deeply aligned, this conversation offers practical wisdom grounded in lived experience.
In this episode you'll learn:
What it actually means to have all nine Human Design centres defined
Common misconceptions about fully-defined Human Design charts
Why Human Design conditioning isn't only found in open centres
How Triple Split Definition influences decision-making and relationships
Why some people process best through movement and conversation
Human Design and meditation: finding practices that actually work for your design
The relationship between music, sound and healing
Why Generator satisfaction matters at every stage of life
The challenges many people face when transitioning into retirement
How to create purpose after leaving a career
Why many retirees struggle more with identity than finances
Following your Human Design instead of social expectations
The difference between living longer and truly living well
Why six-line profiles often become guides through lived experience rather than formal expertise
This episode explores questions like:
What is retirement really like?
How do I find purpose after retirement?
Can Human Design help during major life transitions?
What does it mean to have all nine centres defined in Human Design?
What is a Triple Split Definition in Human Design?
How do Generator types make better decisions?
Can Human Design help me understand aging and purpose?
Why do I feel lost after leaving my career?
Is it too late to reinvent myself after 60?
How do I build a meaningful next chapter?
About Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson is a Human Design guide, retired university music professor, lifelong musician and meditation enthusiast who specializes in helping people reconnect with themselves during life's biggest transitions.
Her work blends Human Design with decades of teaching, deep self-inquiry and practical wisdom to help people discover what comes next—not just in business, but in life.
Karen works extensively with adults approaching or living in retirement, helping them move beyond old conditioning and create a future that feels meaningful, purposeful and fully their own.
Connect with Karen Robertson here
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