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Natalie Michael Profile | CEO Next Chapter

With over 20 years of award-winning CEO succession experience our core value is to partner with our clients. We are committed to understanding your unique vision and culture, and delivering value to you.

Client Accolades

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Elana Rosenfeld
Co-Founder Kicking Horse Coffee

I approached my succession as a project,  and with every project you need a team. Natalie was an exceptional support and guide in my successful transition. Her process exceeded expectations and what I learned personally and professionally was invaluable. Natalie has a gift for holding one accountable with just the right amount of compassion that holds you in moving forward.

  • CEO Succession is a multi-year process that starts with connecting with your why.

    Kristina Williams
    CEO, Alberta Enterprise

  • Natalie's astute evaluation of situations, risk analysis, and knack for unearthing innovative solutions was incredibly valuable.  

    Evan Allegretto, President
    BC, Intracorp

  • Natalie provided impactful coaching support at a trying time in my career and personal life. 

    Roxanne Dubé
    Former Inspector General at Global Affairs Canada,
    Former Ambassador of Canada

  • Natalie guided my journey to CEO seamlessly and with confidence.  The knowledge that she possesses about the process is priceless. 

    Adrian Fluevog
    CEO John Fluevog Shoes

  • Natalie is truly is one of a kind!

    Lauren McKinnon, COO
    Glotman

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Natalie Michael of CEO Next Chapter

CEO Transitions

With over a decade Chairing CEO Forums and coaching CEOs in transition, Natalie Michael offers expertise combined with personal care.

A trusted Approach
Introspection to Impact

✓ CEO transition Toolkit

A highly refined CEO Transition toolkit that starts with the CEO and extends to the organization and executive talent pool.

✓ Emotionally intelligent Coach Approach

A range of services from coaching to advisory services all linked by the belief that legacy starts with listening.

✓ Confidence Building CEO Succession

A proven process and set of strategies that put people and culture at the center and lead to positive (not political) results.

✓Tailored Education programs

A suite of expertly designed and facilitated workshops to get you started on your journey.

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CEO Next Chapter Program, Live Retreat Galiano Island
Apr 9
CEO Next Chapter Program, Live Retreat Galiano Island

Many CEOs approach their organizational transition with careful thought and consideration, yet they treat their own future as an afterthought of intuition. The CEO Next Chapter program applies a proven, CEO-tested methodology to help you introspect on your life and design a “next chapter” so fulfilling you’ll never want to retire from it.

Building Your CEO bench strength, Live workshop
May 15
Building Your CEO bench strength, Live workshop

This intensive is designed for Boards, CPOs, and leaders who want to stop second-guessing their succession plan and instead create a systematic approach for building CEO and executive bench strength (without the distracting politics).

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Our Books

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Your CEO Succession Playbook: How to Pass the Torch So Everyone Wins
The Duck and the Butterfly by Natalie Michael - CEO Next Chapter

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Insights about CEO Transitions and CEO Succession.

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Do you have a one Page review for the new CEO?
Do you have a one Page review for the new CEO?

An article highlighting essential elements for a CEO review. A key success factor for a CEO transition.

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Beyond the Exit: A CEO's Journey to His Next Chapter
Beyond the Exit: A CEO's Journey to His Next Chapter

This is a quick story of how Robert navigated the human and talent side of his CEO transition after a private equity earn out (and some worry).

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CEO Next Chapter - Transformation
CEO Next Chapter - Transformation

An inspiring case study of a CEO who deeply introspected before designing their next chapter.

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Mentoring when you see thinking gaps
Mentoring when you see thinking gaps

Three tips for elevating ideas in an executive mentorship session.

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CEO Succession & Social Purpose
CEO Succession & Social Purpose

What is the link with CEO Transitions and Social Purpose? Here we explore what it means for us at CEO Next Chapter. We aspire to make a positive impact on our clients, people and the communities in which we live and work.

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How the CFO Supports the CEO
How the CFO Supports the CEO

An Article on 17 ways for the CFO to collaborate with the CEO on strategic initiatives with a featured piece by Natalie Michael, Managing Partner CEO Next Chapter.

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Whole Person CEO Coaching
Whole Person CEO Coaching

A client case study showcasing the true value of whole person CEO Transition Coaching.

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CEO Succession Panel Vancouver
CEO Succession Panel Vancouver

Natalie Michael will be participating in a panel discussion on CEO Succession for Mackay CEO Forums on October 7, 2025.

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What’s the Role of Emotional Intelligence in CEO succession?
What’s the Role of Emotional Intelligence in CEO succession?

For a CEO Transition Team to effectively implement governance, it is important to address the relationship health in the organization.

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