Life is full of transitions. As a college graduate who recently moved from small town Mississippi to the city of

Corporate boards have their own personality, culture, and reputation. A board’s need for particular director

A client recently told me they were having buyer’s remorse about a project they had agreed to when asked by a

Sometimes, the most valuable tool you have is your intuition. Some may call it the little voice in your head, or a gut

I am retired! Announced, forms filled, parties hosted, hands shaken, tears shed, and hugs exchanged. I have retired

Occasionally My Next Season has the opportunity to match a client with the needs of an innovative non-profit

May marks the conclusion of my yearlong role as a Charlotte Fellow and My Next Season Intern. This year has

As an undergraduate, declaring a major induced a bit of anxiety, given the pressure college students feel

“So, what have you been up to?” This casual question can freeze even the most accomplished executive who has

My oldest daughter, Ashley, was preparing for her first internship. How could I help her? I was bursting with

John Thiel, My Next Season Partner and Senior Advisor, will join a distinguished roster of thought leaders at Social

On paper, it struck me as an odd match. When I was first paired with John Thiel—former Head of Merrill Lynch…

Choosing to change courses slightly and pursue an internship after graduating college has proven to be very beneficial

Every day I have conversations with young professionals who are working hard to figure out what their next career

When I retired from Bank of America, a question kept nagging at me: “Are my best days behind me?” At the time, I

John Thiel, widely admired financial services leader who steered iconic investment firm Merrill Lynch…

Recently I was sitting with my 24-year-old son and his two closest friends. All three young men are in their first jobs…

“People don’t appreciate that a big part of their legacy is how successful their successors are.”

“I’m a finance person – I can’t start a non-financial company.” This is what first went through my mind…

From my 30-year career at Delta Airlines, I fondly remember an interaction I had with our CEO…

Lori was married to Liam McGee. Liam was the Chairman/CEO of The Hartford when he retired prematurely…

A legacy is a generous thing to leave behind. It is a gift given by an ancestor or predecessor.

In mid-2012, I reflected on the past five years. At the time, I was Treasurer of Bank of America…

A psychology professor in British Columbia wondered if having money aided or impeded perceived happiness.

One of the challenges I faced during my job transition was the feeling that people were trying to “put me in a box.”

How will you decide who receives the benefit of your hard-earned skills and experience in your first season…

As the growing body of research indicates, volunteering benefits people physically and leads to a longer, happier

We absolutely need to find a new word for retirement! “Retirement” conjures up images of endless vacations and

Why do we feel so good when we volunteer? What is the basis for our sense of fulfillment, accomplishment

How does it feel to be in charge…of yourself? For better or worse, you are now managing your own calendar.

On a golf trip to Hilton Head South Carolina I was paired with a recently-retired executive who lived in the area.

Just think of all the work you’ve done, the new people you’ve met, and the effort and time you have given thus far to

As an executive, you’ve spent sleepless nights mentally preparing, planning, or worrying about big meetings, big

Now you are three or four months down the road: sleeping better, eating better, overall feeling better, and you have lots

At My Next Season, we have found that real stories from executives, who have already successfully transitioned, are

So now you’ve had some time to “soak,” relax, breathe, and truly appreciate all the accomplishments of your career.

A notable trend is afoot in the not-for-profit world: skills-based volunteering. While I’ve known about the trend for

Whether you’ve known for a year or two, six months, or only a week, imagining the last day in your current role will

Recently I was having lunch with a colleague who worked with me at Allstate Insurance for many years…

It is with much love, sadness, and gratitude that we post this blog following the recent passing of Liam,,,

If we had to pick just one thing that we knew would be incredibly helpful in expediting the development…

One of the best pieces of advice that I have received was while I was at a crossroads in my career.

One of the most common things I hear from folks as they prepare to transition out of their FT corporate roles…

Throughout my 27 years at Bank of America, I often thought about how I could “give back”?

I spent the past twenty plus years consulting to senior-most executives of the Fortune 500. A non-remarkable thing

Life is full of transitions. As a college graduate who recently moved from small town Mississippi to the city of

May marks the conclusion of my yearlong role as a Charlotte Fellow and My Next Season Intern. This year has

As an undergraduate, declaring a major induced a bit of anxiety, given the pressure college students feel

My oldest daughter, Ashley, was preparing for her first internship. How could I help her? I was bursting with

Choosing to change courses slightly and pursue an internship after graduating college has proven to be very beneficial

Every day I have conversations with young professionals who are working hard to figure out what their next career

John Thiel, widely admired financial services leader who steered iconic investment firm Merrill Lynch…

Recently I was sitting with my 24-year-old son and his two closest friends. All three young men are in their first jobs…

One of the challenges I faced during my job transition was the feeling that people were trying to “put me in a box.”

Corporate boards have their own personality, culture, and reputation. A board’s need for particular director

A client recently told me they were having buyer’s remorse about a project they had agreed to when asked by a

Sometimes, the most valuable tool you have is your intuition. Some may call it the little voice in your head, or a gut

I am retired! Announced, forms filled, parties hosted, hands shaken, tears shed, and hugs exchanged. I have retired

Occasionally My Next Season has the opportunity to match a client with the needs of an innovative non-profit

“So, what have you been up to?” This casual question can freeze even the most accomplished executive who has

John Thiel, My Next Season Partner and Senior Advisor, will join a distinguished roster of thought leaders at Social

On paper, it struck me as an odd match. When I was first paired with John Thiel—former Head of Merrill Lynch…

When I retired from Bank of America, a question kept nagging at me: “Are my best days behind me?” At the time, I

John Thiel, widely admired financial services leader who steered iconic investment firm Merrill Lynch…

Recently I was sitting with my 24-year-old son and his two closest friends. All three young men are in their first jobs…

“People don’t appreciate that a big part of their legacy is how successful their successors are.”

“I’m a finance person – I can’t start a non-financial company.” This is what first went through my mind…

From my 30-year career at Delta Airlines, I fondly remember an interaction I had with our CEO…

Lori was married to Liam McGee. Liam was the Chairman/CEO of The Hartford when he retired prematurely…

A legacy is a generous thing to leave behind. It is a gift given by an ancestor or predecessor.

In mid-2012, I reflected on the past five years. At the time, I was Treasurer of Bank of America…

A psychology professor in British Columbia wondered if having money aided or impeded perceived happiness.

How will you decide who receives the benefit of your hard-earned skills and experience in your first season…

As the growing body of research indicates, volunteering benefits people physically and leads to a longer, happier

We absolutely need to find a new word for retirement! “Retirement” conjures up images of endless vacations and

Why do we feel so good when we volunteer? What is the basis for our sense of fulfillment, accomplishment

How does it feel to be in charge…of yourself? For better or worse, you are now managing your own calendar.

On a golf trip to Hilton Head South Carolina I was paired with a recently-retired executive who lived in the area.

Just think of all the work you’ve done, the new people you’ve met, and the effort and time you have given thus far to

As an executive, you’ve spent sleepless nights mentally preparing, planning, or worrying about big meetings, big

Now you are three or four months down the road: sleeping better, eating better, overall feeling better, and you have lots

At My Next Season, we have found that real stories from executives, who have already successfully transitioned, are

So now you’ve had some time to “soak,” relax, breathe, and truly appreciate all the accomplishments of your career.

A notable trend is afoot in the not-for-profit world: skills-based volunteering. While I’ve known about the trend for

Whether you’ve known for a year or two, six months, or only a week, imagining the last day in your current role will

Recently I was having lunch with a colleague who worked with me at Allstate Insurance for many years…

It is with much love, sadness, and gratitude that we post this blog following the recent passing of Liam,,,

If we had to pick just one thing that we knew would be incredibly helpful in expediting the development…

One of the best pieces of advice that I have received was while I was at a crossroads in my career.

One of the most common things I hear from folks as they prepare to transition out of their FT corporate roles…

Throughout my 27 years at Bank of America, I often thought about how I could “give back”?

I spent the past twenty plus years consulting to senior-most executives of the Fortune 500. A non-remarkable thing