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Over 50? You’re a Hot Ticket in Today’s Labor Market
Shifting demographics give older workers a leading edge with employers who are looking for a strong work ethic and experience. Here are three ways to dive in.
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Common Professional Networking Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Effective networking can make or break an executive job search. Author and recruiter Marcia Ballinger shares her formula for impactul professional networking.
Welcome Heather, Karen and Mary
With recent growth, we’re welcoming Heather Averbook in a new role on our leadership team, and adding Karen Preston and Mary Stieber Reynhout to our roster of seasoned executive consultants.
What a Night! Boomerang 2023 Event Recap
After a three-year hiatus, we were thrilled to welcome back our amazing clients, alumni and community to a festive and fun Boomerang celebration on October 25, 2023.
EXECUTIVE TRANSITION SERVICES
Common Professional Networking Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Effective networking can make or break an executive job search. Author and recruiter Marcia Ballinger shares her formula for impactul professional networking.
Featured Consultant: Jill Harmon
A former executive recruiter and HR leader, Jill joined Navigate Forward in 2011. She brings an assertive yet empathetic attitude and a spirit of collaboration to all her engagements.
Over 50? You’re a Hot Ticket in Today’s Labor Market
Shifting demographics give older workers a leading edge with employers who are looking for a strong work ethic and experience. Here are three ways to dive in.
BOARD READINESS
Package, Plan and Engage: Deb Frodl Shares Guidance for Aspiring Board Members
Through her board service, Frodl has explored numerous aspects of the energy and transportation industry and helped guide companies large and small through critical transformations.
Interested in Board Service? Start Your Search Before You Retire
Landing a corporate board seat can take 12-18 months. The more current your experience, the more potential value you bring to a board.
Jodi Hubler: From HR Leader and Investor to Independent Director and ‘Force for Change’
Moving from an investor seat to an independent director required a change of perspective. A Board Readiness engagement helped her pivot and land board roles supporting women-led organizations.

COMPANY & ALUMNI NEWS
Welcome Heather, Karen and Mary
With recent growth, we’re welcoming Heather Averbook in a new role on our leadership team, and adding Karen Preston and Mary Stieber Reynhout to our roster of seasoned executive consultants.
What a Night! Boomerang 2023 Event Recap
After a three-year hiatus, we were thrilled to welcome back our amazing clients, alumni and community to a festive and fun Boomerang celebration on October 25, 2023.
Help Us Give Back! Navigate Forward to Match Client, Alumni Charitable Donations in October
You can join us with donations to four respected non-profits. Navigate Forward will match the first $2,000 in contributions to each organization.
LINKEDIN FOR EXECUTIVES
Best Practices to Safeguard Your LinkedIn Account
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.
6 LinkedIn Hacks for Busy Executives
With these helpful LinkedIn tips, even the busiest executives can find time to grow your network and improve your online presence.
How to Use LinkedIn for Executive Job Searches and Professional Networking
Get the most out of LinkedIn with these tips to research target companies, engage the right people and find your next career opportunity.
LEGACY PLANNING
How to Prep Your Sense of Identity for Retirement
This Star Tribune article shows the benefits for Baby Boomers of including your passions and purpose in retirement planning.
Considering Retirement or a New Chapter? Legacy Planning Preps Tenured Leaders for What’s Next
Navigate Forward’s newest service helps seasoned executives in the months leading up to retirement or a planned departure. Leaders envision their future, celebrate career milestones, then launch their next chapter with confidence and intention.
Ready For a Career Pivot? Consider Non-Profit Work
Whether it’s a paid role, volunteer effort or board seat, non-profit work allows senior leaders to apply the talents, skills and expertise built during a corporate career to a meaningful cause.
FAST START ONBOARDING
As Cost of Hiring Climbs, More Companies Invest in Executive Onboarding for Senior Leaders
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.
Common Reasons Why New Executives Fail
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.