"The worst thing you can do for your health is retire” – Lyndsey Simpson on longevity, work and reinvention

What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question most of us stop asking after childhood. Lyndsey Simpson thinks that's a mistake. In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with the founder and CEO of 55/Redefined to discuss why longer lives are changing everything we thought we knew about careers, ambition, retirement and success. Lyndsey reflects on a career that has taken her from the world of banking and entrepreneurship to becoming one of the UK's most influential advocates for age inclusion and later-life careers. Along the way, she shares lessons from navigating the financial crisis, leading businesses through periods of uncertainty, challenging conventional thinking and building a company around one of society's biggest untapped opportunities The conversation covers everything from resilience and leadership to purpose, longevity and why many people may be retiring far too early. Lyndsey also explains why businesses that overlook older workers are leaving talent, experience and value on the table, and why the traditional model of education, work and retirement no longer reflects how most of us will live our lives. In this episode, you'll learn: ▪️ Why retirement may be one of the most outdated ideas of modern life. ▪️ How to think differently about ambition, reinvention and personal growth. ▪️ What the 2008 financial crisis taught Lyndsey about resilience and leadership. ▪️ Why experience is one of the most undervalued assets in business today. ▪️ How changing your mindset about ageing can change your future. Whether you're building a business, considering a career change, approaching retirement, or simply curious about what comes next, this is a thought-provoking conversation about possibility, purpose and making the most of the opportunities still ahead.