Established Leaders

You Made It

You are an established leader who enjoys the respect of peers and colleagues. You have lead through tough times and your teams have risen to the occasion because of your ability to implement and drive change. You likely have awards and plaques that are a testament to your success. So, what’s next? A lot…if you are willing to embrace your status and share what you know with others.

Gone are the days, when people retired at sixty-five, got their watch or bracelet and attended a party in their honor. More and more, the desire to work and stay active into one’s seventies and beyond is keeping leaders engaged. Whether you or fifty or sixty-five chances you are likely thinking about your second act and how to parlay your success into your next venture.

As an established business leader, you have a portfolio of experiences and achievements that provides you with a unique vantage point. In the multi-generation workplace, you have the unique opportunity to share your wit and wisdom with your colleagues. This stage of leadership can be rich and rewarding.  You have nothing to prove and very little to fear if you use the skills you have developed to guide your next steps. At this stage in your life, planning for what’s ahead is just as important as it was when you were staring your career. How do you prepare your team for your departure? How do you ensure that your legacy includes making a path for those still in the workplace? As you think about your next chapter, let me assure you that I have been where you are.  I have “re-invented” myself twice since I turned fifty. In one case I had the opportunity to plan the way forward.  In the other case, I was not prepared for the next step in my career. The good news, is that the skills I developed over a successful career continue to serve me well as a consultant and coach.  Let Waypoint help you build a legacy and a launching pad for what comes next.

Why does someone get a coach, and how do I know if I should have one?
Individuals seek coaching for many reasons. The common element is that prospective clients want to improve their ability to achieve the goals they choose. Coaching provides a “safe place” for setting goals, being held accountable and being heard. Effective coaching relies on the client being able to become acquainted with their “inner” leader. At the core of the coaching relationship is the coach’s belief that the client is capable of achieving the desired outcome.

How can I be sure that the conversations remain private?

Waypoint voluntarily complies with the ICF Code of Ethics. Section 4(24) requires a coach to “maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all clients and sponsor information unless release [of information] is required by law”.