A CHALLENGING TRANSITION WITHOUT INTENTIONAL ACTION AFFECTS PERFORMANCE

You are a professional who is…

Joining a new team and wanting to make the most of the opportunity.

Exploring an exit or job transition (c-suite, board or senior executive).

Taking on new responsibilities, programmes or starting a business.

What might be going through your mind…

Wanting to succeed and be intentional about pre-boarding, the first 100 days, the first 6 months and the first year.

Being unclear where to go next or what to do whilst having a sense that something needs to change. .

Understand the vision but asking how to get us there.

Transition does not require that you reject or deny the importance of your old life, just that you let go of it.

William Bridges, author of ‘Managing Transitions’.

PERFORMANCE AND LEADERSHIP FOR PEOPLE AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME.

I could write an essay on how I work with people and teams in transition. I combine a whole array of approaches that straddle psychology, science, conflict resolution, art and design – embracing that change requires ‘flow’. Getting out of your own way is a constant dance. I support high performing professionals on that dance below the surface.

I love the below saying that I learned at an exhibition:

“Biting the finger of amazement” is a gesture known in Persian which indicates intense feelings of wonder or shock.

If you or your team are in transition and need help with dealing with your own wonder or shock, do get in touch.

“It’s not only the question, but the way 
you try to solve it.”

Dr. Maryam Mirzakhani, Stanford Math Professor + Fields Medal winner

WHAT PEOPLE SAY.

“Maeve Rutten is an exceptional and talented coach who uniquely combines psychological insight with practical application. Her ability to connect deep personal development to real-world challenges is remarkable. Maeve expertly balances long-term growth strategies with immediate problem-solving, making her coaching invaluable for navigating business ownership and entrepreneurial pursuits. I highly recommend Maeve to anyone seeking transformative, action-oriented executive coaching.”

Lauren Culbertson Greico has 15 years of experience in prominent roles across major organizations and founded a successful advisory firm. Lauren has been tapped as a trusted advisor to government officials, high-profile CEOs, and startup leaders. She is a creative and pragmatic problem solver and strategic leader who thrives in advancing priorities with her global mindset and battle-tested public affairs, communications, and corporate affairs skills.Most recently, Lauren served as Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy for the United States and Canada at Twitter.

“Maeve is a Rock Star! She has the amazing ability to get to the heart of problem – break it down, and build the solution with you. Without her guidance I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

Michael is Managing Partner at Madano. His experience and expertise is focused around energy and infrastructure sectors. Michael provides advice to clients on strategic communications, market entry, government relations stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

Before joining Madano, Michael was Principal Private Secretary to the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser and spent five years providing advice across a range of issues ranging from climate change and energy policy to health and biotech issues. Michael has also authored a number of reports on energy for the University of Oxford and Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Inflect empowers senior leaders with the skills, styles and systems to move through and master challenging inflection points.

Increase clarity

Speak cleanly and clearly, to unlock accountability and alignment.

Maintain focus

Keep your eye on the prize so you can work towards systemic change.

Stretch listening

Listen deeply in order to learn,
understand and develop as a leader.

Exercise humility

Increase diversity of thought, enhance empathy and combat group think.

Expand creativity

Inject creative curiosity, to empower decision making and leverage differences.

Encourage boldness

Bring an open mind and be willing
to question the status quo
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