You’re a launch controller.
You actually didn’t need a quiz to tell you, you’re burnt out.
You’ve been carrying the weight — of responsibility, of performance, of showing up strong — and somewhere along the way, your idea of retirement became more about relief than imaging the fun of what comes next.
Instead, you’re fantasizing about an escape hatch. That’s why you took this assessment. And now? Now, you have a name for what you’re feeling.
Who is a launch controller?
Named after the very important people that countdown rocket launches, Launch Controllers are high-functioning, deeply responsible individuals who’ve invested so much in doing the right thing for everyone — but now find themselves in a silent countdown.
You might recognize this.
You’ve stayed in a high-stress role out of loyalty, habit, or fear, but you’ve got one eye on the calendar, knowing retirement is your get out of jail card.
You’re dreaming of freedom, but unsure what to do with it when it comes. “I just need to get to the finish line,” you think, “then I’ll figure it out.”
You’re not really planning for a day-to-day life you enjoy after retirement, you’re just thinking about not having the daily pressure of your responsibilities.
You measure your time by the days, weeks, or years until you can collect your retirement.
But here’s the catch: Old habits die hard.
If Launch Controllers don’t create a vision for what’s next, they tend to bring the stress and frustration of hyper-responsibility into retirement. We’ve seen time and again, without a plan, Launch Controllers end up feeling lost when their job ends.
It’s time to design a life worth launching into!
The BIG CHALLENGE for Launch Controllers?
What do you do when all the pressure of your title dissapears, but the pressure you feel on the inside, doesn’t.
You need a plan for your energy, your identity, your time - not just your bank account.
That’s why we created Furthermore.
Furthermore is a live, in-person training for people who are ready to move on, but aren’t entirely clear about where they’re headed. And, it’s free.
Furthermore is a free retirement planning experience where we talk about what no one else does:
How to recognize the self-limiting beliefs about your value that get in the way of your freedom.
How to redefine the identity that’s tied to your job.
How to move forward when your only plan was “anything but this.”
How to imagine a future that feels exciting — not just empty space.
“It was so helpful to hear other people talk about their uncertainty. I realized that this is so much more than just money. We have to have something to move toward. Furthermore got my husband and me talking.”
— Karen, Age 52
By the end of the day, you’ll have:
A strategy for planning what’s next — beyond “just retire.”
Clarity about what you’re walking away from and what you’re walking toward.
Tools to design a life that feeds you instead of drains you.
Connection with others who are reinventing, not retreating.
Confidence that you’re not escaping — you’re just beginning.
What you’ll walk away with.
Meet your instructors.
Furthermore is a unique opportunity designed by Kathleen and Jim Connell who’s professional talents combine mindset and money, vision and planning, heart and strategy.
Kathleen is a personal transformation coach and speaker, known for helping people unlock clarity, courage, and connection to what matters.
Jim is a seasoned financial advisor with over 30 years of experience guiding people through meaningful life transitions.
As newlyweds who married in their late 50s, they realized that dreaming of the future and planning for new beginnings as they approached 60 was not only unusual, it seemed to defy the expectations of a world that thought they should slow down.
They developed Furthermore for people who believe that a post-career life can be whatever they want it to be with the right planning and support.
Retirement is more than an escape hatch, it’s an opportunity to live differently.
“I was so focused on leaving my job that I forgot to think about what I wanted for my life. Furthermore helped me see that I can still have big dreams and follow a path to make them real.”
— Denise, Age 61
What’s inside Furthermore?
How you started to believe that your choices in retirement are limited.
The simple ways that you actually can make big changes around money, age and health.
How to get on the same page with your spouse and your family.
How to make your finances and your dreams work together.
Key blind spots and opportunities for each retirement persona.
Furthermore includes group discussion, a workbook and materials designed for your unique persona.
FAQ’s
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Perfect! Most Launch Controllers are still working - but ready for a shift.
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Furthermore is about helping you live your best life no matter where you are in your retirement journey.
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General advice is available but this events blends emotional clarity with financial awareness.
Furthermore attendees qualify for a FREE personalized financial plan that considers your goals, dreams and aspirations.
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Yes, please! Furthermore is provides a framework for important conversations with loved ones. However, anyone who attends must first take the assessment and register separately.
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Perfect! We’ll help you make sure it’s aligned with the life you actually want to live.