About Patrice

Hi! I'm Patrice Jenkins, an organizational psychologist, retirement consultant, author, and keynote speaker. Over the past 18 years, I have devoted my career to working with companies to prepare their employees and clients for the social and psychological aspects of retirement. 

Through my writing, research, consulting and speaking, I've helped hundreds of people make an informed decision about when to retire; develop a personal identity beyond work; navigate the transitional stages of retirement; identify the non-financial benefits of work and how to intentionally bring these into retirement; and recreate conditions that contributed to happiness at work. 

Currently I'm taking a one-year sabbatical to explore an idea I had over 20 years ago: 5 Great Decisions--a simple yet powerful practice of making five intentional choices each day that align with your values and the person you want to become.  

For the next year, this will be my life's work—to fully explore and understand the depths of 5 Great Decisions. I want to uncover why this practice works, how it can help others, and what wisdom emerges when people commit to making just five intentional choices each day.  

5 Great Decisions tracking app is already available for iPhone and Android. 

5 Great Decisions: Your Future is Shaped by Today's Choices--Make Them Count  release date: May 2026.