Why I Am Offering Second 50 Life Design Again
This isn’t a sales page. It is a personal invitation to pause and consider what comes next.
Over the past year, through Second 50 and our first Life Design workshops and multi-week program, I have had the privilege of sitting alongside women who sensed that something important in their lives was being quietly postponed.
Not because they lacked desire, capability, or commitment, but because life had become full, complex, and demanding, and it never seemed to be the “right time” to pause, reflect, and intentionally design what comes next.
What I witnessed in women who participated in Second 50 Life Design was a powerful shift.
Women moved from “one day” thinking to intentional reflection, experimentation, and positive action.
They stopped trying to balance everything, and began designing (and living) lives that integrated more of what truly matters.
They paused long enough to reconnect with their own inner compass, started trusting it, and found their own profound answers.
They saw how small, well-chosen shifts (after big “aha moments” could meaningfully change how their lives felt immediately.
That experience is why I asked Gill McLaren if we could offer Second 50 Life Design one more time in a high-touch, small-group format, beginning in February 2026.
Why this version — and why now
This will be the final live, high-touch cohort of Second 50 Life Design.
Because of Gill’s generosity and our shared commitment to legacy, we can offer this one more time before moving to a self-paced, on-demand version that we hope will support many more women over time.
Before taking that step, I wanted to create space for one final cohort of Second 50 women to experience Life Design together, in a way that is deep, enriching and powerful, in community.
For me, this isn’t about running another program. It is about doing this as well as we can, to transform women’s lives, and make the on-demand version as good as it can be.
It is about gathering a cohort of women who are genuinely ready to make the most of this opportunity,and to refine the way we capture Gill’s expertise as our guiding expert in authentic life design.
I have seen what happens when the right women stop postponing and start designing their lives, with Gill’s brilliant methodology and energy and the collective insights of a community of Second 50 women. This work deserves to be repeated one more time. ❤️
Who this invitation is for
Only you can design your future life. Second 50 Life Design is for women who feel ready to do that now. If so, you may recognise yourself here:
You are thinking seriously about your next chapter and want it to be meaningful
You are navigating personal or professional transitions and want to do that intentionally
You sense that what once fit no longer does, or that work and family are consuming your energy
You are ready to give yourself permission to stop postponing what comes next and design it in a way that fits who you really are
You value self-reflection, expert guidance, and a supportive community, and don’t want to do this work alone.
This is not about reinventing yourself overnight. It is about creating the space and support to make thoughtful choices that align with who you are now.
Who it may not be right for (and that is A-okay)
This may not be the right experience or time for you if:
You are looking for quick fixes or ready-made answers
You don’t have the capacity to show up reflectively and consistently to most of the live workshops
You want to be told what to do, rather than supported to do the inner work to design your own unique and energising path.
You will know if you are ready.
What women experienced in the first cohort
Women who participated in the first Second 50 Life Design cohort consistently shared that they:
Moved from thinking about what they would do “one day” to intentional planning (and action)
Were surprised by how small, conscious choices created meaningful change
Let go of trying to balance everything and began designing lives that actually fit
Became more aware of — and began trusting — their own inner compass
Felt deeply supported by Gill and the collective wisdom of the group.
Each woman’s work was personal and unique, but there was real momentum, joy, and connection in our shared experience.
What this experience involves
This version of Second 50 Life Design is a 12-week, small-group journey, beginning with a live Zoom workshop on the evening of Monday 9 February.
It includes:
6 x live Zoom workshops guided by Gill (with recordings)
Gill’s proven Life Design methodology, which explores, connects and integrates values, strengths, and energy in a unique and transformative way
Accountability trios for reflection, encouragement, and momentum
Time and space to test your insights in real life and create your first Life Integration Plan
The pace and hybrid structure gives you time to deeply reflect, apply the tools, and integrate what you are learning into your real life, not just take in information and forget it. You will continually connect the dots and make shifts along the way to developing your unique Life Integration Plan.
Full program details, schedule, and inclusions are available here: Second 50 Life Design: Begins 9 February 2026 — Second 50
How to respond
We are not trying to fill this program with as many participants as possible. We are seeking a cohort of curious, motivated women who feel ready to step into this work — intentionally and in community.
If this invitation resonates, and you want to know more, please feel free to reach out to me by email (Carolyn@second-50.co) with a question or reflection, so we can explore whether this feels like the right fit for you.
You don’t need everything figured out; just a sense that it is time to stop postponing and start designing the life you really want.
I look forward to connecting with you if you are interested in this.
With warmth,
Carolyn Betts
Community Leader, Second 50
About Gill McLaren
Gill McLaren is a global expert in authentic life design, a coach, author, speaker, and former C-suite executive who made a bold pivot after realising that outward success does not always equal inner fulfillment. Today, her passion is helping others unlock their unique potential and design lives that are energised, authentic, and aligned.
She is the creator of the Think.Plan.Live. methodology. At the heart of Gill's work is Uniqology, the idea that each of us is one in 8 billion, with a life fingerprint unique to each of us. By understanding our core values, strengths, energy patterns, and lived experiences, we can make more conscious, confident, and fulfilling choices.