• The Still Needed Assessment Centre™

    Discover your strengths, identify new opportunities and begin your next chapter with confidence.

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    The Still Needed Assessment Centre™

     

    Discover Your Still Needed Score™

     

    The Still Needed Score™
    Your Personal Retirement Readiness Profile
    Most retirement planning focuses on financial preparation.

    The Still Needed Score™ has been designed to help you reflect on six important foundations of a fulfilling retirement, including purpose, identity, connection, wellbeing, planning and confidence.

    There are no right or wrong answers.

    Simply answer honestly and, at the end, you'll receive your personalised Retirement Readiness Profile together with practical suggestions to help you prepare for the next chapter of your life.

    Estimated completion time: 10 minutes

     

     

     

    "Your career was one chapter. Your story is still being written."

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    The Still Needed Assessment Centre™

     

    Discover Your Still Needed Score™

     

     

     

    "Your career was one chapter. Your story is still being written."

  • Purpose

     


    "Every fulfilling retirement begins with a reason to get up in the morning."

     

    Before We Begin...
    Let's personalise your report
    To provide you with a more meaningful Retirement Profile, we'd like to know a little about you.

    Your information will remain confidential and will only be used to prepare your personalised report.

  • Age group, click on the correct one:
  • What is your employment status?*
  • What is your relationship status?*

  • I'm delighted you've chosen to stay connected.

    Over the coming months I'll occasionally share practical ideas, stories and resources to help you prepare for life beyond work with greater confidence, purpose and connection.

    In the meantime, I hope your Retirement Readiness Profile provides encouragement and practical ideas for your next chapter.

    Welcome to The Still Needed Community™

    Your career was one chapter.

    Your story is still being written.


    Martin Stow

    Founder

    The Still Needed Academy™

  • Your privacy matters.


    Your responses remain confidential and are used only to prepare your personalised report. We will never sell or share your personal information.

  • FOUNDATION ONE


    Purpose


    Introduction


    Purpose gives direction to our lives.

    For many people, work naturally provides purpose through responsibility, contribution and achievement. Retirement offers the opportunity to discover new sources of meaning, but that journey often requires thought and intention.

    Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements:

  • I have something meaningful to look forward to most days:*
  • I feel that my experience and skills still have value.*
  • I regularly contribute to something that is important to me.*
  • I feel optimistic about the opportunities this next chapter of my life may bring.*

  • Purpose isn't something we lose when we retire.

    It's something we rediscover.

  • FOUNDATION TWO

    Identity

     

    Introduction
    Many of us spend decades introducing ourselves by our profession.

    "I'm a police officer."

    "I'm a teacher."

    "I'm a manager."

    Retirement invites a new question:

    Who am I beyond my job title?

  • I am comfortable describing myself without referring to my previous career.*
  • I have developed interests that reflect who I am today, not just what I used to do.*
  • I believe my value as a person is greater than the work I once performed.*
  • I am comfortable describing myself without referring to my previous career.*

  • Reflection


    Retirement changes what we do.

    It doesn't change who we are.

  • FOUNDATION THREE


    CONNECTION

  • Introduction


    Retirement often changes the people we see each day.

    The workplace conversations, shared experiences and friendships we've built over many years may naturally become less frequent.

    Strong connections with family, friends and the wider community play an important role in helping us enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding retirement.

    Take a moment to reflect on the following statements.

  • I regularly spend quality time with people whose company I enjoy.*
  • I feel connected to my local community or groups that are important to me.*
  • I have people I can talk to when I need support or encouragement.*
  • I make an effort to build and maintain meaningful relationships.*

  • Martin's Reflection


    One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves in retirement is staying connected.

    During my years in the Police and through decades of volunteering with Rotary and community organisations, I've learned that people thrive when they feel valued, included and connected. Retirement doesn't mean stepping away from people—it can be the beginning of building new friendships and discovering communities where your experience is still needed.

     

    Reflection


    Friendships don't happen by accident.

    They grow through time, kindness and shared experiences.

  • Foundation Four

    WELLBEING
    "Looking after yourself allows you to enjoy the years ahead."

  • Introduction

    Our wellbeing influences every aspect of our retirement journey.

    Good health is about more than avoiding illness. It includes our physical health, emotional wellbeing, mental resilience and taking time to enjoy life.

    Looking after yourself isn't selfish—it's one of the greatest investments you can make in your future.

    Take a moment to reflect on the following statements.

  • I make time to look after my physical health through regular activity or exercise.*
  • I generally feel positive and optimistic about my life.*
  • I have healthy ways of managing stress, change and life's challenges.*
  • I make time to relax, recharge and enjoy the things that bring me happiness.*

  • Martin's Reflection
    I've learned that wellbeing isn't about being perfect. It's about making small choices each day that help us enjoy life a little more.

    Living with Multiple Sclerosis has reminded me that we don't always control the challenges life presents, but we can often choose how we respond to them. Retirement gives us the opportunity to slow down, appreciate what matters most and invest in our own wellbeing—not only for ourselves, but for those we love.

    Reflection
    Looking after yourself isn't a luxury.

    It's the foundation that allows you to continue living with purpose, confidence and joy.

  • FOUNDATION FIVE

    PREPARATION

    "Retirement is about preparing for life, not just finances."

     

  • Introduction

    Financial preparation is important, but it is only one part of a successful retirement.

    Planning for tomorrow also means thinking about how you would like to spend your time, where you would like to live, the relationships you want to maintain, the activities you hope to enjoy and the contribution you still wish to make.

    A thoughtful plan does not remove every uncertainty. It gives you direction, choices and greater confidence as life changes.

    Take a moment to reflect on the following statements.

  • I have thought carefully about how I would like to spend my time in retirement.*
  • I have discussed my expectations for retirement with the people closest to me.*
  • I have considered how my home, health and lifestyle needs may change over time.*
  • I have identified activities, goals or experiences I would like to pursue in the years ahead.*

  • Martin’s Reflection

    A plan does not have to predict every detail of the future. It simply gives us a place to begin.

    Throughout my working and community life, I have learned that circumstances can change unexpectedly. Planning helps us respond with greater confidence, while still leaving room for new opportunities, relationships and experiences we may not yet have imagined.

    Reflection

    The future does not need to be perfectly mapped.

    It simply deserves some thoughtful preparation.

  • FOUNDATION SIX

    LOOKING FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE


    Confidence grows when we believe the future still holds possibilities.

  • Introduction

    Confidence is not about knowing exactly what the future will bring.

    It is about believing in your ability to adapt, grow and continue living a meaningful life, whatever the years ahead may hold.

    Retirement is not the end of your story—it is the beginning of a new chapter. The experiences, knowledge and resilience you have developed throughout your life remain valuable and can continue to make a difference.

    Take a moment to reflect on the following statements.

  • I feel confident about my ability to adapt to the changes retirement brings.*
  • I believe the years ahead still offer opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment.*
  • I feel hopeful about the future and the possibilities it holds.*
  • I believe I still have valuable contributions to make to my family, community or the wider world.*

  • Martin's Reflection

    When I retired from the Police, I discovered something that changed my life. My career had ended, but my purpose had not. Through volunteering, writing, speaking and creating The Still Needed Academy™, I realised that our experience never loses its value—it simply finds new ways to serve others.

    Whatever your journey has been, I hope this assessment reminds you of one simple truth: you are still needed.

    Final Reflection


    Your career was one chapter.

    Your story is still being written.

  • Congratulations!


    You have completed "The Still Needed Score"™.

    Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your retirement journey.

    We're now preparing your personalised Retirement Readiness Profile, including your strengths, opportunities for growth and suggested next steps.

    Please click Generate My Personal Report to receive your results.

  • Thank you for completing The Still Needed Score™.

    I hope this assessment has encouraged you to pause and reflect on the exciting opportunities that still lie ahead. Remember, retirement is not about becoming less—it's about becoming different. Your experience, wisdom and kindness remain valuable, and the world continues to need people like you.

    I wish you every success as you write the next chapter of your story.

    Warm regards,

    Martin Stow
    Founder, The Still Needed Academy™

  • This profile is a snapshot in time, not a label.

    As life changes, your priorities, confidence and readiness may change too. We encourage you to revisit The Still Needed Score™ every 6–12 months and celebrate the progress you make along the way.

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