When was the last time you thought about what you’d like to accomplish before retirement? The steps you make in the last 10-15 years of your career may have greater impact than earlier professional moves. Career coaching can be a smart investment in yourself.

Career transition can feel like uncharted territory. A one-on-one engagement with Navigate Forward helped James Pierce find ‘newfound clarity and confidence’ to land his ideal role.

See photos and insights from the 2024 Author’s Breakfast where we explored the importance of aligning work with our personal values, passions, and life goals.

When was the last time you thought about what you’d like to accomplish before retirement? The steps you make in the last 10-15 years of your career may have greater impact than earlier professional moves. Career coaching can be a smart investment in yourself.

Career transition can feel like uncharted territory. A one-on-one engagement with Navigate Forward helped James Pierce find ‘newfound clarity and confidence’ to land his ideal role.

Hiring decisions may slow through year-end, but that’s no reason to put your job search activities on pause. Fall is the ideal time to connect with busy executives.

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

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

Hear firsthand from this former CEO at General Mills—now on two boards—on the value of his Board Readiness engagement.

See photos and insights from the 2024 Author’s Breakfast where we explored the importance of aligning work with our personal values, passions, and life goals.

This Minnesota Star Tribune article explores the benefits of working one-on-one with a leadership coach and how to make a great coaching match.

We’ve donated $25,000 toward our 2024 philanthropic goal. See how we’re involving our team, our clients and our alumni in supporting our communities.

Your LinkedIn profile is essential for professional networking, but also a desirable target for hackers. Take a few minutes to protect your account (and your reputation) with two-factor authentication and a strong password.

With these helpful LinkedIn tips, even the busiest executives can find time to grow your network and improve your online presence.

Get the most out of LinkedIn with these tips to research target companies, engage the right people and find your next career opportunity.

See photos and insights from the 2024 Author’s Breakfast where we explored the importance of aligning work with our personal values, passions, and life goals.

See how working with Navigate Forward in the months before retirement helped this former CEO define a fulfilling next chapter.

Investing in your professional network now pays off in the future because meaningful relationships are the top predictor of a long, happy life. Here’s how to start.

No business intends for an executive’s experience to end poorly, yet as many as 60 percent of leaders hired externally leave within the first 18 months. Structured onboarding provides insurance to protect your talent investment.

How well a company onboards a senior leader—particularly one hired externally—directly correlates to that executive’s tenure and success. The right approach avoids these common pitfalls and can accelerate a new executive’s results and contributions by six months or more.