The Retirement Insiders

Dean Niewolny spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms, finishing his career in the financial sector as a market manager for Wells Fargo Advisors in Chicago, where he oversaw a $100mm market. While in Chicago, he and his wife, Lisa, traveled many times to Africa and, seeing the abject needs of widows and orphans, made life changes that enabled them to get involved, such as helping to complete an orphan home and a hospice home in Durbin, South Africa.

In 2010, Dean left his marketplace career to help more people who, like him, wanted to expand their own first-half success and skills into passion and purpose for meeting human needs and making a significant difference. Dean joined the Halftime Institute as Managing Director and in 2011 became Chief Executive Officer. In 2021, after 11 years of faithful service, Dean stepped into the role of Chairman of the Board and Halftime Ambassador. He speaks at events around the world, encouraging business leaders to channel first half achievement into a second half defined by joy, impact, and balance.

In 2017, Dean authored his first book, Trade Up: How to Go From Just Making Money to Making A Difference. 

In today's interview, Dean shares candidly about his personal transition into a second half of meaning and significance and the learnings of the Halftime Institute over 20 years of helping marketplace leaders do the same. 

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Have you ever struggled with putting your value in what you do rather than realizing the intrinsic worth within who you are? As you start out the New Year this episode of The Retirement Insiders featuring Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Podcast Host Jeff Koziatek is one you’ll want to hear. Since 2014 Jeff’s been working with retirees and business professionals to get energized, equipped, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the world. We deep dive into his book, Blueprint for Value: 52 Habits to Discover and Strengthen Your Personal Worth, to provide practical tips and lessons. Jeff has impacted tens of thousands of people through performances as a comedian, actor, and executive film producer. He is passionate about seeing individual transformation and breakthrough.

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As we wrap up the year we are excited to bring a special Retirement Insiders episode called the Best of Retirement Insiders 2021. In this special episode, you’ll hear from some of our incredible guests such as best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist for Forbes.com Robert Laura, Derrik Kassebaum, an early retired leader that gives advice on handing the baton to the next generation, and FBI former informant Mark Whitacre. 

Our main foundation pillars are faith, family, fitness, finance, and fun. In each episode, we pursue dynamic retired leaders as well as thought leaders to give you the insider's view on building an incredible journey within retirement. 

The episode also includes:
Jeannie Underwood - Senior Vice President, Head of Global Atlantic-Consulting, a Practice Management Division of Global Atlantic Financial Group. Jeannie travels nationally presenting at conferences and special events helping financial professionals guide retired leaders through a curriculum she developed titled, “The Fragile Decade.” 

Steve and Diane Darr - A husband and wife team that built a top-performing national organization as a couple. They share insights on how to build a lasting family legacy through a thriving marriage. 

Finally, we conclude the show with Dr. Douglas Pogue, the President of BJC Medical Group. He leads more than 500 healthcare professionals who serve over 500,000 families in the St. Louis metropolitan area. He shares insights on general fitness and health that will provide practical tips and insights. 

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Tune into this special episode featuring Dr. Douglas Pogue, President of BJC Medical Group. He leads more than 500 healthcare professionals who serve over 500,000 families in the St. Louis metropolitan area. 

Dr. Pogue shares a vision for higher-quality, more personal, more convenient, and more cost-effective health care in the future.  He’ll suggest ways to raise your health and your immunity in a simple fashion.  In addition, his passion for serving others spills over to youth through mentoring, leadership coaching, and volunteering.  Dr. Pogue and his wife Lynne invest time in Thrive St. Louis, helping young mothers stabilize their families.  In this episode, you'll hear advice for staying healthy, whole, and the importance of purpose in retirement.

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In this episode of The Retirement Insiders podcast, you will meet Steve and Diane Darr. They are the founders of CTA Inc. Founded in 1990 CTA Inc has become a highly successful Christian gifts and resources company, which has resourced thousands of customers to encourage the world around them through Christ-centered gifts. 

Today we learn from their professional journey with the varying challenges and growth opportunities along the way. As well as the foundational principles that have continued to serve them as they've transitioned into their retirement journey. 

We also discuss the importance of giving back and the power of remaining teachable. Both Steve and Diane are avid podcast listeners and support various charities in a multitude of capacities. Steve has served on the board of directors for the Africa Vision of Hope Foundation for 10 years. 

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In this episode of The Retirement Insiders podcast, you'll hear from Robert Laura. In Part 1 we discussed key insights and lessons that few discuss around retirement age, its history, and takeaways on how to live an active lifestyle as a modern-day retiree in 2021. Now join us for part 2 of our interview with Robert Laura, best-selling author, and nationally syndicated columnist for our conversation surrounding key pitfalls to be aware of and avoid in retirement, how to avoid them, and taking hold of opportunities to grow in the second half. 


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Join us for another episode of The Retirement Insiders. In this interview, we feature part 1 of a 2 part series with best-selling author and nationally syndicated columnist for Forbes.com and Financial Advisor Magazine Robert Laura. His work has reached millions of readers through five books, twelve guides, and over 500 articles. Robert’s 2019 article “What’s Wrong with the Traditional Retirement Age” served in part as the inspiration for the launch of the Retirement Insiders Podcast. This is a conversation that provides key insights and lessons that few discuss around retirement age, its history, and takeaways on how to live an active lifestyle as a modern-day retiree in 2021.

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Mark Whitacre had the coveted seven-figure income and access to the corporate jet right before an unexpected “early” retirement. As a top up-and-coming executive at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM),  youth and brilliance were his assets. He was being groomed to take on the role as the president of the firm when in a turn of events he exposed one of the largest international price-fixing conspiracies for the FBI as a whistleblower. He wore a wire for almost three years. The case is well documented in hundreds of articles and was the subject of three books and a Hollywood movie starring Matt Damon.

Join us for this special interview on The Retirement Insiders that shares Mark’s story and how he went from prison to purpose after ADM

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Jeannie Underwood is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Atlantic-Consulting, a Practice Management Division of Global Atlantic Financial Group, she travels nationally presenting at conferences and special events helping financial professionals guide retired leaders through a curriculum she developed titled, “The Fragile Decade.” Join us for this special interview as she shares key lessons to impact your next season of life. 

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