Entering a new executive role is one of the most significant and challenging moments in a career.

It's not merely a job change, but a transition to a new leadership paradigm that demands adaptation, rapid learning, and the formation of a distinct leadership identity.

At PublicWise, we believe that effective leadership in a changing world demands more than just management skills. It requires a strong ethical backbone, a deep understanding of organizational and human dynamics, and the talent to navigate complex paths. We offer support and guidance to leaders at critical junctures, grounded in the understanding that impact begins with resolute, public-spirited leadership.

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PublicWise offers an intensive, personalized coaching program for executives entering new positions,

helping you navigate this transition successfully,

make your mark, and lead with confidence from day one.

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Our coaching will help you:

• Identify True Needs: Through comprehensive 360-degree feedback and stakeholder mapping, we'll distinguish between what you need to learn about the system and what you need to change. We’ll collaboratively set personal learning objectives and refine essential communication channels and routines.

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• Forge Your Leadership Style: We'll examine your unique leadership style against the existing organizational culture, and help you articulate a "Leadership Credo" that will guide your path. We’ll help you understand what you need to "hold" in problem-solving, containing anxieties and tensions, and projecting calm yet not indifference.​​

• Plan Your First 90, 180, and 365 Days: We'll co-create a detailed action plan with clear timelines – month, six months, and a year – defining what you need to achieve in each period. This includes managing meetings effectively, blending practical decision-making with fostering belonging and emotional needs (the "campfire" function).

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• Navigate Complex Relationships: We'll address challenges such as managing disappointed internal candidates, conflict resolution, organizational politics, and avoiding "organizational politeness" that hinders effective management. We'll refine influence tactics and develop diverse sensors to monitor the organizational pulse.​

• Address Staffing & Crisis Preparedness: We'll discuss critical hiring and staffing decisions – what to look for and how to manage the process. We'll prepare you for future crises, learning to shift from a "judicial" (justice-seeking) decision to a sound "managerial" decision, leading to optimal organizational outcomes rather than compromise.

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• Diagnostic Tools & Ongoing Support: We'll integrate relevant diagnostic tools and establish an advisory agreement that fosters a deep interpersonal connection, providing you with close support and guidance throughout your journey. We'll emphasize what to let go of and what changes during the transition, ensuring a clean and empowered start.