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Navigate Forward Renews Annual Charitable Giving Pledge

We believe in the power of people to truly make a difference for others. In Q1, we donated over $11,000 toward our annual goal; our team volunteered their time and expertise with deserving causes.

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Ready for a Career Checkup? Five Steps to Plan What’s Next

No matter where you are on your career journey, an annual “career checkup” is a great way to step back, reflect on your current situation, and move forward with confidence and intention.

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When (and Why) to Award Outplacement Benefits

Companies that actively support VP and C-Suite executives during separation can significantly improve cooperation during transition and strengthen your employment brand.

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Ready for a Career Checkup? Five Steps to Plan What’s Next

No matter where you are on your career journey, an annual “career checkup” is a great way to step back, reflect on your current situation, and move forward with confidence and intention.

Professional Woman Packing A Box Of Office Belongings After Being Let Go From Her Job

When (and Why) to Award Outplacement Benefits

Companies that actively support VP and C-Suite executives during separation can significantly improve cooperation during transition and strengthen your employment brand.

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Featured Consultant: Meet Tim Bot

Tim is a certified coach and former HR executive who excels at helping leaders achieve their full potential.

Package, Plan And Engage: Deb Frodl Shares Guidance For Aspiring Board Members

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.

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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’

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.

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Navigate Forward Staff In Aprons Preparing To Serve Buffet Lunch At American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge

Navigate Forward Renews Annual Charitable Giving Pledge

We believe in the power of people to truly make a difference for others. In Q1, we donated over $11,000 toward our annual goal; our team volunteered their time and expertise with deserving causes.

Navigate Forward Donates $40,000 In 2023; Exceeds Annual Goal For Philanthropy

Navigate Forward Donates $40,000 in 2023; Exceeds Annual Goal for Philanthropy

Using a portion of our profits back to give back is a core value at Navigate Forward. In 2023, we donated to more than 100 non-profit organizations around the country, with our valued clients, alumni, and supporters helping direct our philanthropy.

New Team Members At Navigate Forward: Heather Averbook, Karen Preston, Mary Stieber Reynhout

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

How To Prep Your Sense Of Identity For Retirement

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.

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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.

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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.

Executive Consultant Tim Bot With Two Grown Children And Wife In Front Of Christmas Tree.

Featured Consultant: Meet Tim Bot

Tim is a certified coach and former HR executive who excels at helping leaders achieve their full potential.

Protecting Business Assets

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

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.

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