Board Readiness

Executive image is often mistaken for style, wardrobe, or polish.

Executive Transition ServicesBy Linda Menar

Why Executive Image Matters More Than Ever During Times of Career Change

Career change at the executive level is never just about a new role; it is an...

2025 Outstanding Director Award Winner Paula Phillippe

Board ReadinessBy NF Team

Strategic Guidance Supports Paula Phillippe’s Path to Board Leadership

When Paula Phillippe left her executive career to launch a portfolio career, she knew that board...

Author Derek Coburn speaking about meaningful work, retiring retirement, and $50,000 moments.

Executive Transition ServicesBy Lauren Littlefield

Rethinking What’s Next: Finding Meaningful Work at Every Stage

At Navigate Forward’s 2025 Author’s Breakfast, guest speaker Derek Coburn challenged us to rethink what “retirement”...

Kathryn Bohl and Diana Purcel join our team preparing executives for board service

Company & Alumni NewsBy NF Team

Expanding Our Team to Prepare More Executives for Board Service

At Navigate Forward, our Board Readiness practice is experiencing an increase in interest as many executives...

A senior leader discussing board service ambitions with their executive consultant

Board ReadinessBy Anne deBruin Sample

Board Service in Retirement: The Best Time to Join a Board Is Before You Retire

A version of this article first appeared on Kiplinger.com. For many senior executives, corporate board service lives...

An executive participating in leadership development through board readiness services

Board ReadinessBy Lauren Littlefield

The C-Suite Still Has Room to Grow, Just Not in the Way You Think

Contrary to popular thought, leadership development doesn’t stop when someone reaches the C-suite. It becomes even...

Success StoriesBy NF Team

Thoughtful Planning Before Retirement Helps Former Ecolab Exec Fast-Track Her Goals

Working with Navigate Forward helped Beth Simermeyer match her talents and experience to the right corporate...

Success StoriesBy NF Team

Expert Guidance Preps Operations Exec for Public, Private Board Service

See how learning to interview as a thought leader and strategist helped Kent Larson land three...

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