Cervello Financial Planning

16/06/2026

You've sorted the pension. But who do you become when the work stops?

For most of us, retirement planning stops at the money. The diary, the purpose, the people, the part of you that work used to fill, nobody really prepares you for that.

Day One is one focused day to sort the life part.

In a small group in Central London, with a chartered financial planner and a leadership coach, you'll get clear on:

🟠 Who you are beyond your job
🟠 What you actually want from this next chapter
🟠 Your first practical step, across all six areas of a life well lived

You'll leave with real clarity and a plan you'll actually use.

📍 Central London
📅 Saturday 11 July 2026, 9am to 5pm
👥 Just 12 to 15 places, small by design
🎟️ £249 launch price (normally £499)

Your next chapter won't write itself. Come and start it.
Book your place

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-happens-next-day-one-tickets-1990815080497

16/06/2026

What happens when the life, career, or identity you built no longer feels like the right fit?

In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems speaks with leadership mentor Nicola Vortes about self-leadership, personal change, and how to navigate the next chapter of life with greater clarity and courage.

Together, they explore why change often starts from the inside, how old beliefs can keep us stuck, and why letting go of a previous identity can feel so difficult especially in our 50s, 60s, and beyond. Chris and Nicola discuss the emotional side of retirement, business exits, career transitions, financial independence, and finding a new sense of purpose.

They also explore the importance of inner circles, coaching, relationships, resilience, emotional intelligence, and learning to stop abandoning yourself for external success. If you’re asking “What do I want next?”, “Who am I now?”, or “How do I make a meaningful change later in life?”, this conversation will help you take the first step.

What happens when the life, career, or identity you built no longer...

15/06/2026

In this video Alistair shares why he decided to seek financial advice to make the most of his growing savings, how Cervello helped him define his aspirations, and why he values the honesty, friendliness and genuine connection he’s built with the team over the years, turning financial conversations into a trusted and enjoyable relationship.

15/06/2026

What happens when you’ve spent decades building a career, growing a business, saving into pensions and ISAs, and planning for financial security… only to realise the plan stops the moment you get there?

In this episode of What Happens Next?, host Chris Daems introduces the foundational framework from his new book, What Happens Next, designed to help people navigate the next chapter of life after work, career, or major transition. Chris explains the NEXT Framework: Navigate, Evaluate, Execute, and Track.

This simple but powerful process helps you explore what you want from your future, honestly assess where you are today, take small low-risk actions, and reflect on what you learn along the way. Rather than treating retirement planning as purely financial, this video explores the emotional, practical, and personal side of life after work: identity, purpose, structure, relationships, wellbeing, and meaningful next steps.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/48xh2AGCwgM
Buy the book now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1918097720
Take the quiz now: https://whathappensnext.life/quiz/

What happens when you’ve spent decades building a career, growing a...

11/06/2026

Retirement isn’t the end of the story.

It’s where the next one begins, if you know how to write it.

My new book, What Happens Next, is designed to help you think clearly about life after work, find fresh purpose, and start shaping the next chapter with confidence.

Whether you’re approaching retirement, already there, or supporting someone who is, this book is about more than money. It’s about meaning, direction, identity, and building a life that still feels full of possibility.

Clarify what matters most.

Design a life that fits you.

Discover new purpose and direction.

Live well and leave impact.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1918097720

10/06/2026

Episode 79 – 6 Questions To Ask Before Retirement | Planning A Better Next Chapter

Most people spend years planning how to retire financially, but far less time thinking about what they are actually retiring to. In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems shares six powerful questions to ask before retirement that go beyond pensions, spreadsheets, and retirement age.

Chris explores why identity, purpose, relationships, wellbeing, and daily structure matter just as much as financial independence. From asking “Who am I when I’m not working?” to understanding what a good week really looks like, this video helps you think more deeply about retirement planning and the next chapter of life. You’ll also learn why knowing your number is not just about having enough money, but understanding what the life you want to live will actually cost.

Most people spend years planning how to retire financially, but far less time thinking about what they are actually retiring to. In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems shares six powerful questions to ask before retirement that go beyond pensions, spreadsheets, and retirement age. Ch...

09/06/2026

What happens when the life, career, or identity you built no longer feels like the right fit? In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems speaks with leadership mentor Nicola Vortes about self-leadership, personal change, and how to navigate the next chapter of life with greater clarity and courage.

Together, they explore why change often starts from the inside, how old beliefs can keep us stuck, and why letting go of a previous identity can feel so difficult especially in our 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Chris and Nicola discuss the emotional side of retirement, business exits, career transitions, financial independence, and finding a new sense of purpose. They also explore the importance of inner circles, coaching, relationships, resilience, emotional intelligence, and learning to stop abandoning yourself for external success.

What happens when the life, career, or identity you built no longer...

08/06/2026

In this video Pete and Jo explain how they first sought advice to consolidate pensions and build financial confidence, why their connection with Chris and the Cervello team went far beyond money, and how their continued support and clarity have helped them grow their business and feel part of a family they would happily recommend to others.

08/06/2026

In this personal and powerful episode of What Happens Next, Chris Daems shares the story behind the work he does, the values that shaped him, and why his late mum remains the inspiration for everything that comes next.

Chris reflects on a childhood moment involving a blue willow pattern plate, a proud mum, and an early lesson about the importance of being helpful and useful to others. He also explains how years of financial planning conversations revealed a bigger question many people face in their 50s, 60s and beyond:

once the money is sorted, what happens next?

This episode explores why retirement planning is about far more than pensions, savings and financial independence. Chris shares two practical ideas from the What Happens Next book, including the NEXT framework and the power of rapid, low-cost experimentation when designing your next chapter.

Get the What Happens Next book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1918097720

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KEOu-a_eE

05/06/2026

There is a blue willow pattern Chinese plate sitting in my memory that, in a roundabout way, explains exactly why What Happens Next exists.

Let me take you back. Primary school, East London, mid-1980s. I was the sort of kid who noticed if someone was sitting on their own at break time. Not because anyone told me to, just because it seemed like the obvious thing to do. One day, the school mentioned it in assembly. Stood there in front of what felt like hundreds of other children, my first thought was straightforward: what am I getting?

This was the era of He-Man and Transformers. The gift I actually received was a blue willow pattern Chinese plate. Probably grabbed from the back of a teacher’s cupboard in a hurry. I thought it was a bit rubbish, honestly.

https://www.cervellofp.co.uk/2026/06/04/the-blue-willow-pattern-plate-and-the-question-that-started-everything/