Navigating the Waters of Succession Planning: A Guide for CEOs and Founders
Succession planning is an essential, albeit often overlooked, aspect of leadership and organizational development. For many CEOs and founders, their business is not just a job—it's a part of their identity. This makes the prospect of stepping down or handing over the...
Strengthening Business Partnerships Through Executive Coaching
In the dynamic world of business, even the best partnerships are not immune to challenges. Whether you're co-owners or executives in a partnership, it’s essential to continually evolve and strengthen your working relationship. Angela Sasseville, MA, LPC, from Flourish...
How To Create A Sabbatical For Your Succession Plan: Ten Steps for Success
As a CEO or founder, planning a sabbatical can be a daunting task. However, a study chronicled by Inc. Magazine (2017) suggests sabbaticals have the power to help stress test an organization to prepare for a leadership succession. A sabbatical is more than just taking...
Nurturing Workplace Culture in the Age of Remote Work
In an era where remote and hybrid work models have become the norm, business leaders are faced with a unique set of challenges. Among the most pressing is how these models impact organizational culture. While remote work offers flexibility and potential productivity...
The Pivotal Role of Psychology in Executive Coaching
In the realm of executive leadership and performance, the mental and emotional landscapes are as crucial, if not more so, than the strategic or the operational. An article from Forbes underscores a vital, yet often overlooked, aspect of executive coaching: the...
Facilitating Team Retreats for Breakthroughs in Trust and Engagement
In business, where every decision can be critical and every relationship counts, the difference between success and stagnation often lies in the strength and cohesion of your team. At Flourish Executive Counseling and Coaching, we specialize in transforming team...
Weathering the Storm: Leading Your Organization Through Change
Change is inevitable. In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations must constantly adapt to new technologies, market shifts, and evolving customer needs. As an executive leader, navigating these changes effectively is crucial for ensuring your organization's...
Hard Hats & New Horizons: A Story of Leading Through Change
The roar of bulldozers and the clang of steel were the familiar symphony for lead foreman, Jack, at a local construction company. For years, the company had built its reputation on sturdy brick-and-mortar structures, a symbol of reliability in the Denver skyline. But...
Crossroads? Why Executive Coaching Is Your Map to Career Clarity
They say with great ascent comes great responsibility. For high-flying executives, navigating the upper echelons often leads to a critical juncture: stay or climb? While both paths hold rewards, the decision can be fraught with confusion and uncertainty. This is where...
Navigating the Exit Maze: How Executive Coaching Can Lead You to Success (and Sanity)
For driven executives and entrepreneurs, envisioning a lucrative exit can be exhilarating. But the reality? Turning that vision into reality often stretches across 3-5 years of meticulous preparation. Suddenly, excitement can morph into anxiety, with the long...