What does a good week actually look like after you stop working?

In this episode of What Happens Next, Chris Daems explores one of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning: how you'll spend your time. Most people carefully plan their pensions, investments and retirement income, but far fewer think about the weekly structure, purpose and wellbeing that work used to provide.

Chris explains why retirement is not just a financial transition, but a lifestyle transition too. He breaks down five key pillars of a well-balanced retirement: financial wellbeing, physical health, intellectual stimulation, social connection and community contribution.

You'll learn how to design a practical "good week" in retirement by building in movement, learning, friendships, volunteering, financial confidence and space for freedom. Chris also shares why preparation can make the difference between feeling fulfilled after work and feeling lost, lonely or unstructured.

What could derail your business and your future when everything seems to be going right?

In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems sits down with business protection expert Nathaniel Lee to uncover the hidden risks that many business owners overlook. From shareholder disputes to losing key people, this conversation dives deep into the real-world threats that can destroy business value overnight.

Chris and Nathaniel explore practical strategies to safeguard your company, including shareholder protection, key person insurance, and income protection. They also break down why planning for the worst isn't pessimistic, it is essential if you want to protect your wealth, your team, and your long-term exit strategy.

Retirement should bring freedom, energy and a better quality of life, but stopping work can also remove the routines that quietly support your physical health. In this episode of What Happens Next, Chris Daems explores why retirement can affect movement, strength, sleep, social connection and long-term wellbeing.

Chris shares five simple experiments to help you protect your body in retirement, including walking daily, strength training, exercising with others, improving sleep and designing a healthier morning routine.