The founder was sharp, committed, and highly respected. But everything still ran through him.
Despite having a strong MD and senior team, no major decision was made without his input. Emails copied him in. Late-night calls were common. The board had grown quiet, and the team had stopped taking initiative. Succession hadn’t started.
A concerned NED introduced TWYD.
We began by working privately with the founder to shape his next chapter — one that maintained his influence but reduced dependency. Then we supported the board in establishing a structured leadership transition with clear decision rights and timelines.
The founder stayed involved but no longer held everything. The team stepped up.
“You helped us move from dependency to leadership. The change wasn’t dramatic. But it was exactly what we needed.”
Non-Executive Director