Leadership Succession
Helping families work out what’s next – clearly, calmly, and with care.
Succession planning is where clarity and emotion often collide. Not because there’s a lack of options but because what’s at stake isn’t just the business. It’s identity. Family roles. And the weight of what’s been built.
At TWYD, we help families think it through – honestly, openly, and without unnecessary drama.
Whether you’re planning years ahead or in the middle of a live transition, we help you shape a plan that works for the business and the people behind it.
When to call us
- A founder says they’re stepping back but nothing has really changed
- The rising generation are waiting in the wings, but no decisions have been made
- You’re unsure whether the next leader is already inside the business or needs to be found
- There’s growing unease about roles, timing, or fairness in the process
- A leadership handover has begun but direction and expectations still feel unsettled
Succession isn’t about filling a seat.
It’s about working through what’s really next and making sure everyone’s on the same page.
How we help
We help families talk through what’s often avoided and turn it into something useful and shared.
That might include:
- 1:1 conversations with family members and executives
- Clarifying what the business really needs for the next stage
- Creating alignment on roles, timing, and expectations
- Supporting founders to step back in a way that feels considered not abrupt
- Helping successors grow into the role, not just land in it
- Using our TWYD Clarity™ framework to highlight where you’re strong and where you’re exposed
Why TWYD
Because succession is never just a leadership issue. It’s a family one.
It brings up questions people haven’t dared ask and dynamics no one wants to disturb.
We bring a calm, steady hand.
We listen. We draw things out. And we help you build a plan that everyone can understand, support, and believe in.
When no one’s quite sure what happens next, we help families work it through together.
“Stepping back from the business after 30 years wasn’t easy, but TWYD helped me do it the right way. They guided me through the transition, supported my successor, and helped me find purpose beyond the business. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in the process.”
Michael T., Former CEO & Family Business Owner
Our Promise
When leadership feels complex, we bring structure, clarity and calm so families can move forward with confidence.