Executive Transition and Newplacement
Leaving a top position is a leadership project in its own right. The separation is decided or foreseeable, and what matters is an orderly exit, your own narrative and the next step. I support you in positioning yourself in the market and in deciding what the next role must deliver. You pay for measurable results: you negotiate from strength, exit with clarity and start the next career step with a clear target picture.
Book a Strategy CallTypical Situations
- CEO whose mandate ends and who needs to position themselves in the market
- Executive who has been asked to leave and needs to negotiate the exit terms
- Leader who wants to leave voluntarily but has not yet clarified the next step
- Executive who has been in the same role for too long and senses it is time to move
- Leader who wants to transition from corporate to board, advisory or entrepreneurial roles
How the Mandate Works
Exit navigation
We clarify the exit terms, your narrative and the signals you want to send in the transition.
Market positioning
We define your positioning: what you offer, who needs it and how you communicate it.
Target picture
We clarify what the next role must deliver – and what you are not willing to compromise on.
Negotiation preparation
We prepare the critical conversations: with your current employer, with potential new employers and with your network.
Measurable Criteria and Limits
Success is measured when you have a clear positioning, negotiate from strength and start the next step with a defined target picture. Not suitable for leaders who have not yet decided to leave.
A Practical Example
A CFO of a listed company was asked to leave after a board change. In coaching, we clarified the exit narrative, prepared the separation negotiation and defined the positioning for the next role. Six months later, he had signed a new CFO mandate with better terms than his previous role.
Questions and Answers
How quickly can coaching start after a separation?
Usually within one to two weeks. The first session focuses on the immediate situation and the most urgent decisions.
Do you also help with the separation negotiation?
Yes. I prepare the negotiation in detail – your position, your interests and the exact wording.
What if I do not know what I want next?
That is often the starting point. We work on clarifying your target picture before positioning you in the market.
Do you have a network of potential employers?
I do not place executives. I help you position yourself so that the right opportunities find you.
How long does a transition mandate take?
Usually 6 to 12 months, depending on the complexity of the transition and the market.
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