Originally Published 11/4/25.
Wow, it’s been six months since my last update on my continued failure at retirement! Spoiler alert: time doesn’t slow down just because you hit that milestone. I’ll let you decide if I truly qualify as “retired.”
As I write this update, exactly one year ago today, I was on a plane to Hawaii with family and my dearest friends to celebrate my retirement. I can still picture the ocean waves lapping up to the pool of the house we rented. Our group gathered on the big porch each evening quenching our thirst, laughing and reflecting on the day’s adventures. If I could just transport myself there at the end of each day to watch the sunset over the ocean and reminisce, it would be the perfect way to end my “retired” days back here in Austin.
Fast-forward to now, and I’m still joyfully busy with the incredible team at WorkCompCollege.com. My passion for claim advocacy in workers’ comp continues to grow as we turn vision into reality. The ability to promptly offer industry solutions without barriers excites and motivates me as I learn the new skill of business development. Since my last post, we’ve:
- Launched WC Docwise (education for healthcare practitioners and their staff)
- Released two modules on AI in workers’ compensation (AIWC and AIMWC)to create more time for human-to-human connections within the recovery space of an injury. I earned the AIMWC certification and find the information beneficial to a busy claims team.
- Built workersCOMPliance.com, a state-specific workers’ comp quick reference and comparison tools for all 50 states + DC
- Launched the Workers’ Comp Mental Injury Claims Specialist (WCMICS) certification program to relay best practices when it comes to these challenging claims.
Beyond that, I’ve stayed deeply involved with Kids’ Chance of Texas, helping fund scholarships for 32 amazing students. We recently wrapped up two big fundraisers a Sundance Head concert during the Texas DWC conference and our annual golf tournament. We grossed over $182,000 from both events. Texas is big and the support is necessary to fund our continuously growing list of students in need. Huge thanks to everyone who sponsored, volunteered, and showed up to support the cause!
And, oh yes, there’s also a new man in my life! His name is Harry Trotter. He’s tall (at least to me), dark, and a little on the plump side… but he’s working on that. We spend time together every day, and our bond grows stronger with every moment in each other’s presence.
That’s right, I finally found a new horse! Thanks to Gracie Moreland with Rising M Horsemanship, Harry and I are building trust, communication, and confidence one lesson at a time. Don’t worry, Randy will ALWAYS be the love of my life. He fully supports my “other relationship” and even laughed at the title of this post. The Steger household is happy, healthy, and full of love (and hay).
My earlier posts may have left you a little curious, so I thought I’d reveal a bit of what I have planned. I’m channeling my horse world into the workplace exploring how working with horses mirrors working with teams. Both require patience, communication, respect, and trust. I’ve even started offering presentations to employers and leaders using real stories, videos, and lessons from the barn to help strengthen people skills and build success in the workplace.
The best part? Every session is unique because just like with horses (and humans), I’m continuously learning too.
So, here’s to another year of “retirement” filled with purpose, laughter, and new adventures.
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