With three decades in the insurance industry and 15 years as an executive coach, Frank Berardi understands first-hand the challenges and opportunities that professionals at all levels face during career transitions. As an Executive Advisor for MyNextSeason since its inception, he applies his experience to mentor others as they discern and explore the next chapters of their life.

After accepting early retirement from a fulfilling career at Allstate, Frank launched his second career as an executive coach and founder of the Callahan Group. He later joined ALULA, where he specialized in advising leaders on long-range strategy development and leveraged his knowledge of Applied Behavioral Science to help executives implement change and improve performance. He has coached nearly 300 CEOs and C-suite executives at organizations such as the H.J. Heinz Company, Chevron, Bayer, Highmark, General Electric, and Enterprise Ireland.

Frank’s unique combination of candor, warmth, and effective communication style puts his clients at ease when discussing sensitive issues. In the past, he has worked with executives at Stanford University’s Emerging Financial Officer Program, providing executive coaching and 360 feedback during their time on campus and remotely assisting them with implementation challenges.

Over the years, Frank has also been involved in various not-for-profit endeavors, including local school board activities and church service. He currently supports the Main Street Organization, which encourages business leaders to transform small town main streets into environments where local businesses can thrive. Frank graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Language and Education. He and his wife Jan live in Ormond Beach, Florida and have three children and nine grandchildren.