In this insightful episode of Chapter Two: Creating New Beginnings, Dan welcomes Wayne Cafran back for Part 2 of their deep dive into the real-world journey of launching an executive coaching business.
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From KPMG Partner to Executive Coach, Part 1
In this episode, Wayne Cafran, a former partner at KPMG, shares his journey to becoming a certified executive coach. Wayne talks about the importance of certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the distinct roles of an executive coach. HE emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, active listening, and challenging clients to find their own solutions. The conversation highlights coaching’s role in personal and professional transformation, its flexible nature, and its impact on business leadership and employee connection in the era of rapid technological growth.
Strategies for Nonprofit Impact and Leadership Excellence
In this episode, David Rhode, Eleven Canterbury Consultant and nonprofit board expert, delves into the essential skills needed to run a successful nonprofit. He emphasizes the importance of professional management, strategic and creative thinking, and the ability to attract and manage scarce resources effectively. He also discusses the critical role of the board in governance and resource mobilization, the need for clear roles and responsibilities for board members, and the importance of robust measurement and evaluation to ensure long-term impact. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit or considering joining one, this video offers invaluable insights you won’t want to miss.
Opportunity Knocks: Navigating Career Transitions
In this episode, Eleven Canterbury Consultant Bill Mayberry shares his experience of transitioning from a long, successful career at AT&T to building a portfolio of activities. He emphasizes the importance of pausing and reflecting on career achievements and future goals before making such a transition. Bill details his journey through smaller companies and consulting, eventually finding a fulfilling balance between part-time work and family commitments. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities of stepping away from a major corporation, the necessity of structured daily planning, and the significance of finding personal meaning and enjoyment in post-corporate life.
Crafting a Purpose-Driven Next Chapter
Crafting a Purpose-Driven Next Chapter features Seth Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of Eleven Canterbury, who shares his experiences transitioning from a senior leadership role at UBS to founding his own company. Seth discusses the challenges and thrills of moving from a structured corporate environment to an autonomous entrepreneurial role. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining routines, setting personal goals, and networking during such career transitions. Seth offers advice on finding a balance between freedom and structure and stresses the significance of understanding one’s passions and skills. The conversation also highlights the value of networking and the proactive efforts required to build and sustain meaningful professional relationships during transitions.
Older and Wiser: It’s a Great Time to Switch Careers
By Marc Rayfield Despite what the adage claims, mature dogs can learn new tricks (note I did not write ‘old.’) According to the Committee on Economic Development, mature workers outscore younger workers in managerial, sales, educational, and legal professions. Roughly...
Transitioning to Your Dream Career: Family Support Equals Business Success
By Seth Cohen Making a shift in your career is hard. This is true if you’re changing companies or industries. It’s equally valid if you are moving from full time to retired or a second career — it’s all a little bit scary. As someone with experience helping executives...
The Art of the Being Interviewed
By Seth Cohen What you know is important. But in many cases how you express it, can be even more critical. There’s no place where this is more evident than in an interview. Executives moving from the C-Suite to a portfolio of activities in a second career are at risk...
Routines of Success: Business Habits and Your Second Career
By Seth Cohen From the time I was little, until the time I was 21, I was a severe stutterer. I was the type of stutterer who struggled to put together even one fluent sentence and feared speaking on the phone. Speech pathologists did not know how my stuttering began,...
Taking Time To Task: Your Calendar and Your Second Career
By Seth Cohen You generally don’t get to be senior management in a global fortune 500 company without being incredibly hard working. I was no exception. When I worked for UBS for example, I managed a large team. One day, HR came to me and asked why my direct reports...
