About Tammy
Tammy Martins is an executive leader, author, and speaker who helps people plan the next stage of their life and work with greater clarity and purpose.
After more than twenty-five years leading transformation and strategy in complex organizations, she now supports others in navigating their own transitions with confidence.
Her approach blends practical tools with thoughtful reflection. She guides people to understand where they are today, imagine what could come next, and take small steps toward a life that feels aligned and meaningful.
25 + Years Leading Transformations
Deep Insight Into Life Transitions
Practical Tools for
Real Change
Designing Your Second Act™
Available November 4, 2026 | Pre-orders open October 14, 2026
Designing Your Second Act is a practical, research-informed guide for mid-career professionals who feel the growing pull to rethink their relationship with work and intentionally shape what comes next.
Unlike traditional retirement planning books that focus almost exclusively on financial readiness, this book reframes the second act as a multidimensional life phase defined by purpose, wellbeing, creativity, contribution, identity, and freedom.
Drawing on design thinking, Lean management principles, and real-life stories, the book introduces a structured Life Design framework for people aged 40 to 60. Through clear tools, reflective exercises, and real examples, you will learn how to imagine, prototype, and implement a second act that fits your values, strengths, and aspirations.
Published by Routledge | Productivity Press
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Speaking on Purpose and Change
Tammy speaks at conferences, leadership events, and professional gatherings about purpose, transition, and designing what comes next. Her talks are warm, engaging, and grounded in real experience.
Designing Your
Second Act
Turning Mid-Career Restlessness into Purposeful Reinvention
Beyond
Financial Planning
Designing the Life You Actually Want
The Power of
Small Experiments
One Percent Better, Every Day
Supporting
Purposeful Transitions
Helping Organizations Support People Through Change
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