Natalie Michael speaks with John Nicola, Founder and Chief Investment Office of Nicola Wealth and Chris Nicola, the newly appointed CEO.

Executive loyalty in the wake of a CEO transition is secured through radical thoughtfulness and the intentional validation of the runners-up's ambition. In the case of Disney, there were also some healthy retention bonuses.

Life after being a CEO can feel quiet. Don’t let your restless energy fill the void. Do this instead…

Fast bakers rise like quick rising bread. Slow bakers are more like sourdough. This explains why candidate pacing is an important indicator of CEO candidate readiness.

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

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).

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

Three tips for elevating ideas in an executive mentorship session.

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.

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.

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

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

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

The retreat phase is a predictable part of a transition. It can be marked by pain, but it passes. This article explains what happens and why it is important to not identify with it.

This post shares some insights on the best timing for CEO announcements and how to ensure that the process is well understood and does not lead to negative politics.

A short case study highlighting why you need years, not months, to do CEO Succession well.

CEO reviews are essential for business and personal growth, as they help CEOs thrive when done right. This post offers a quick summary of different approaches for various CEO situations.

Natalie Michael was recently quoted in a series of articles online. Read a few quick tips based on her fifteen years experience as a CEO Forum Chair and her experience chairing groups for ultra high net worth leaders.

This is an exercise to identify the values that are most important for your CEO Transition. Nuance counts. Values are what you choose to make important even when the transition gets hard.

An article exploring the beliefs that help prevent power struggles in a CEO Transition when the outgoing CEO is staying actively involved in the business.