What to Do After Your Executive Career

Five former CEOs on the loss of status, purpose, and identity after stepping down. The external evidence for why the First Act ending is harder than executives expect.

A practitioner's honest account of the frustrations that precede an executive departure. Useful context for understanding what drives First Act endings before the transition work begins.

The people around you have opinions about your Second Act. Ibarra on how to honor real responsibilities without letting others define what comes next for you.

Self-sufficiency, overthinking, procrastination, and premature closure. The obstacles that prevent accomplished people from even beginning to examine what a genuine Second Act would look like.

Leaving the C-suite is expected to be a welcome change, but many CEOs struggle with the hard truths about retirement. Learn what's in store.