Estelle Clark created a portfolio of non-executive roles and says, “It is important to get your first role while still working – it is an anchor for future roles.”

Everyone in my network knew I didn't want to retire the traditional way so I got my roles from my network.

Next-Up supports employers with a range of services for directors, partners and employees to help them understand the impact of retirement on mental health and create a plan to use their skills and experience in new ways to ensure wellbeing.

A key part of our role is to inspire people to use their skills in new ways.