Navigate Forward

Navigate Forward’s 2024 Author’s Breakfast was a great success, and now we’re sharing our insights. Author Christopher Wong Michaelson inspired us, and our community of executives pooled their wisdom on what makes “worthy” work. #Networking #CareerAdvice #LegacyPlanning You can download our summary (and consider your own perspectives) on our website: https://lnkd.in/g_cZZtcN

Executives, are you restless in your current role? Ready for new challenges? Considering “what’s next?” as you think about the next few years of full-time work? If this situation sounds familiar, a career coaching engagement can help clarify your options and determine next steps. (And it doesn’t mean you’re leaving your current role!) Our SVP of Client Services, Yolanda Ellerbe-Brown, shares some great reasons why for Baby Boomers and Gen X, investing in yourself is a smart choice. #TransitionServices #CareerAdvice #CareerPlanning Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gMgVN2KX

As a PDA partner and sponsor, we can invite up to 3 people to join this event as our guest. We encourage our Board Readiness clients to consider membership in PDA. If you are interested in attending this event feel free to register using the code SPONSOR.

Did you know? Nearly 75 percent of first-time directors on S&P 500 boards are actively employed. In this article, Patti O’Leary shows how corporate board service can benefit both employers and senior leaders with new insights, broader relationships and greater understanding of governance roles. #CorporateBoards #BoardOfDirectors #CareerAdvice Here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/gGM7Vx64

HR leaders, don’t miss this firsthand account of what it’s like for executives to work with the amazing consultants here at Navigate Forward! We helped this HR leader with tailored outplacement during her career transition, resulting in two job offers and a new appreciation of the power of professional networking. #HumanResources #TalentManagement #Outplacement Read the case study here: https://lnkd.in/eZgtFwrN

Senior leaders spend all day thinking strategically and achieving corporate goals. But, how often do you apply that same discipline to your own career development? It’s a common pattern we see with even the most savvy executives—neglecting your own professional development and assuming executive recruiters, HR and others are actively looking for your next opportunity. As you enter the latter half of your career, taking a proactive approach to your own career takes on greater importance. It’s a great time to invest in yourself, work with a career coach, and maximize your last 10-15 years of full-time work. This Navigate Forward article outlines some of the key considerations. #LegacyPlanning #CareerAdvice #CareerPlanning Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMgVN2KX

Giving back to our communities is a core value at Navigate Forward. We’re pleased to announce that we’re well on our way to achieving our philanthropic goal for 2024. As Minnesota Keystone members, we pledged to donate at least 5 percent of our pre-tax earnings to deserving causes this year. Our Charitable Giving Update highlights some of the ways we’re involving our team, our clients and our alumni in supporting our communities, everything from making “Charity of Choice” donations to honor our clients who land new roles, embark on board service or launch their next chapter, to volunteering our time and talents. #CharityOfChoice Below, a photo from one of our recent charitable activities. Link to the article in Comments.

As former CHROs and HR leaders ourselves, the team at Navigate Forward know firsthand how difficult it is to terminate a peer, plan an organizational restructuring or worse, be the executive notified that your role is no longer necessary. How your organization handles these crucial transition points within your senior leadership can make an outsized impact on company culture, future hiring, and even your legal responsibilities. Our Guide to Executive Transition and Outplacement compiles our team’s years of wisdom with a practical resource to help you navigate these challenging situations. #HumanResources #TalentManagement #Outplacement Download your free copy now: https://lnkd.in/gNkVnr8n

Executives, have you considered your legacy—the impact you’ll leave through your work and service? We spent an inspiring morning discussing that provocative question at Navigate Forward’s recent Author’s Breakfast. Thanks to Christopher Wong Michaelson, author of the book Is Your Work Worth It?, for helping us rethink and redefine what makes work “worthwhile.” #CareerAdvice #CareerPlanning If you missed it, we highly recommend this book for a great read. These articles offer a good “sneak peak” at Michaelson’s perspectives: Forbes article: https://lnkd.in/gwTWq9nW Twin Cities Business article: https://lnkd.in/g-22Rg52

One of the things we explore with all our executive clients at Navigate Forward is personal discovery. Taking time to pause and reflect on your unique skills, your passions and your career goals helps guide the job search process with impressive end results! For example, ask yourself: ~ What type of work really energizes you? ~ What drains you? ~ Where do you make the biggest impact? ~ What are the peak experiences that you want to duplicate going forward? #CareerPlanning #ExecJobSeekers #CareerTransition Get started in this helpful article: https://lnkd.in/e4UDU_Jt