Insights

Insights for founders, family businesses & SME leaders navigating transition. 

These articles explore the human, cultural and strategic decisions that shape long-term value — especially during periods of transition.

Drawing on decades of leadership experience across family business, construction and SaaS scale-ups, I write about what really matters beneath the numbers: people, capability, identity and risk.

You’ll find clear thinking, practical tools and thoughtful reflections to help you lead with confidence — before, during and after change.

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How Founders Can Step Back Without Disappearing

In many family businesses, the founder’s presence never really leaves the boardroom. Their influence can inspire confidence — or create a shadow that makes it hard for successors to lead in their own right. This article explores how founders can step back without disappearing and how families can move from shadowed to empowered.

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