What I Do
For many people, retirement can bring a loss of direction and the unsettling question, “Now what?” I knew the feeling all too well. Then I found The Passion Test. It helped me rediscover what truly lights me up – so much so that I became a certified Passion Test Facilitator. In my high-impact workshops, I help retirees and those approaching retirement uncover what really matters to them, and develop actionable, real-world strategies to bring those passions to life. The result? A personalized roadmap to make the second half of life not just meaningful – but extraordinary.
Meet Peter
I guide people—especially those in transition—through The Passion Test and give them practical, actionable tools to create lives of deeper meaning and joy.
After earning my PhD in Community Health Sciences, I spent 35 rewarding years as an epidemiologist at both local and state levels. (Yes, epidemiology is about tracking epidemics and what causes them.) Along the way, I taught at two universities, gave over 200 talks, and published more than 150 scientific articles. It was a wild and wonderful ride.
But after years of loving my work, I found myself in a new chapter where free time felt more like a void than a gift. Then, by chance, I was introduced to The Passion Test—a simple yet powerful process for identifying what truly lights you up. The clarity it gave me was electric. So electric, in fact, that I became a Certified Passion Test Facilitator.
Now retired from full-time epidemiology, I’ve launched a speaking business to help others find the same spark. I guide people—especially those in transition—through The Passion Test and give them practical, actionable tools to create lives of deeper meaning and joy.
I’m also a lifelong learner and adventurer. In recent years, I’ve explored India, Peru, Egypt, and Southeast Asia. I’ve trained as a hypnotherapist, I serve on the board of a national nonprofit, and I still get a thrill from public speaking. I treasure time with family and friends.
I’m in my late 60s now. I figure I only have about 60 good years left. So why not make them spectacular?
Peter's Talk
Retirement: From Aimless to Awesome
Studies have found that retirement is often linked to losing a sense of purpose in life, leading to feelings of being lost or aimless. This workshop helps current and upcoming retirees chart a clear course toward what truly matters to them, and offers actionable, practical strategies to achieve that. By taking them through The Passion Test, participants will discover: their top 5 passions; ways to overcome obstacles that may prevent them from living their ideal life; the secret to guarantee a more passion-filled life, starting as soon as they finish the workshop.
"I am so grateful for Peter and the opportunity to attend one of his Passion Test workshops. The experience has been nothing short of life-changing for me, and things around me continue to evolve as I move deeper into the results of the exercises we did. So many major positive shifts and life changes have taken place in just a couple of months!"
Danielle B
"Very grateful that I took The Passion Test with you several years ago. It helped me focus my retirement energies! It [has] motivated me to contact a friend, which launched my career in radio."
Robert D
"Doing The Passion Test with Peter helped me hone in on what I really want my life to look like, and helped me quantify those wants into concrete goals. It was an easy and fun process, and Peter was great at guiding me through it!"
Jeff J
Coaching
The Passion Test: One-on-One Coaching
This takes place in two simple, immersive sessions – each spanning approximately 2-3 hours and seamlessly integrated into your schedule. This approach lets Peter focus on you and any questions you may have, as well as on the final wording of your passions to give them maximum impact going forward. Best done in-person, but can be done virtually.
