One way to plan for life after corporate is to think about it in the margins, watch your runway grow ever shorter, and then try to find something(s) of interest after the door closes.

Another is to give yourself the gift of time to dream and explore and plan your unique path in an immersive program with a highly-curated group of peers who are asking similar questions about soul-nourishing work and creating fulfilling lives in their next chapters.

The inaugural Big Work Private Retreat was held earlier this year.

There are two more cohorts scheduled, one for October 22+23, 2026 and one for February 25+26, 2027. 

Both are in Raleigh at a luxurious 5-star property located 10 minutes from the airport.

There are only six seats in each cohort to allow for the kind of exploration and camaraderie this magical retreat is known for.

Several are already taken.

And, right now, starting today, June 23, through Saturday, June 27 at midnight ET,  there is a special summer cyber sale of 20% off the *February 25+26, 2027 Big Work Retreat.

If you’ve been considering attending this intimate, immersive retreat for leaders planning a Second Act, there is no better time to join.  And save!

Go here to read what some are saying about attending the Retreat.

Come awaken dreams, stretch your thinking, get coaching directly from me tailored to your situation, find support among fellow travelers, enjoy gourmet meals, relax in beautiful surroundings, and, yes, make a plan.

Don’t wait until the door closes.

Get started now opening beautiful new doors.

To learn more about The Big Work Retreat, go here to apply and set up a pre-registration conversation with me.

*This special cyber sale does not apply to the October, 2026 cohort.

Questions?  Hit reply and I’ll get back to you shortly.

 

Additional Opportunities for Executive Development:

Senior Executive Coaching and Development:

Looking for private, confidential, bespoke executive coaching?  For more on working with me directly, go here for consulting and coaching offerings.  I work with CEOs, senior executives, and their leadership teams to change outcomes and results.  If you’re preparing to move into a bigger, more visible role or have just landed in one, accelerating your success is one of my specialties.
For senior executives looking for strategic guidance with real-time access to me, this remains one of the most popular – and accessible – coaching programs.
The next openings for all executive coaching offerings begin September  15.
Go here to read what clients are saying about working together.

Magnificent Leadership® Peer Learning Cohorts Inside Your Organization

One of the most cost-effective, high-return coaching programs for leveling up an entire group of leaders. 

  • You select who participates
  • Highly customized content and materials for your cohort that we plan together
  • Once-monthly virtual meetings to save on time and travel costs
  • Leverages my executive coaching with peer accountability and learning
  • Some of the most common curriculum topics: delegation and getting out of the weeds, increasing speed of execution, removing obstacles, enterprise leadership and influence across the organization, improving anticipation and accountability, effectively coaching team members for greater performance, Building a Self-Correcting Team®…
  • Practical tools and strategies for immediate use 
  • For your superstars and seasoned leaders, alike
  • Minimum 5 participants, Maximum 14
  • Custom add-ons available that can include private coaching from me and individual development planning

Popular, Extremely Cost Effective, and Fully Customized.  To learn more, contact me here.
My next openings for new cohorts begin September 15.

Elevate Your Team from High Performing to Self-Correcting:

Build a Self-Correcting Team® and you’ll build a team that is accountable, communicates and collaborates, is high trust and high results, pivots accurately, and generally makes you darn proud.
Get out of the weeds, stop being the hub of communication and chasing accountability and follow through. 
This is some of the most impactful work I’m invited to do with clients and is described by them as a game-changer.  My next openings begin September 15.

To read what clients are saying go here and to learn more and set up a conversation with me, go here.

Keynotes and Workshops for Your Conferences, Executive Retreats, and Events:

From elite executive retreats, to senior leadership team off sites, to association conferences and corporate events, I’ve been honored to speak to thousands.
From Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Harvard, from Caterpillar to the Association of Financial Professionals, from Women in Cable Telecommunications to the American Bankers Association, audiences describe me as engaging, interactive, inspirational, and giving them the practical tools and strategies they need for real-time business implementation.

For a full list of topics and descriptions go here.

Meeting planner resources are here.

Customized packages can include: pre-interviews with select attendees, leading a panel discussion, and social media promotion of your event.
For booking information, contact me now.  We’re currently booking 2027.

Moving into a Bigger, More Responsible and Visible Role?

Cost-Free Webinar: Leveling Up: “The 4 Most Important Actions for Success”

On September 15th at 10am ET, I’ll be discussing this and more during a 45-minute, cost-free webinar.

Who is this program best suited for?
– Leaders preparing to level up into bigger and more visible roles or those who have just landed in one
– CHROs, Directors of L&D, and other senior HR professionals who oversee the development of senior executives and are curious about ways to best support success in that first, critical year

Seating is limited to allow ample time for Q&A and for you to ask me your questions directly.

To join me, hit reply.

This cost-free program is the last of 2026 and is limited in attendance to allow for discussion and questions.

Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Just hit reply.  I personally read and answer each note.

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