Kathryn Severns Avery is the author of Your Countdown to Retirement. She speaks about and coaches clients on how to create an inspirational plan for one’s Post-Employment Phase of Life., Kathryn has worked in interior design/staging, radio, television, marketing, public relations and taught piano for 20 years.

She is the author of two books on women’s empowerment and three books on crafts and interior design. She has written articles on interior design and crafts for national and regional publications including Romantic Homes, Log Homes Illustrated, The Rocky Mountain News and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles. She has appeared on numerous radio and television programs.

Christopher Avery is the initial inspiration behind Your Countdown to Retirement. His experience planning his retirement and the lack of information on the emotional aspects of retirement planning sparked the idea for the business. He now works side-by-side with Kathryn as a Your Countdown to Retirement coach and as the company’s administrative manager.