CareerYour Legacy Isn't Behind You. It's What You Do Next.
CareerNinja helps accomplished C-suite leaders transform corporate success into meaningful fractional roles, board positions, and purpose-driven encore careers.
CareerNinja helps accomplished C-suite leaders transform corporate success into meaningful fractional roles, board positions, and purpose-driven encore careers.
After decades climbing the corporate ladder and achieving C-suite success, many leaders face the pivotal question: "What's next?" The transition from traditional corporate leadership to meaningful encore careers presents unique challenges:
Specialized programs designed for C-suite leaders transitioning to fractional roles, board positions, and meaningful encore careers
Discover how transition services can transform your corporate expertise into purposeful impact.
À la carte career services for targeted support during your transition.
Position yourself as a top-tier "rent-a-CXO" for startups and growing organizations.
Fast-track your journey to influential corporate and nonprofit board positions.
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Comprehensive evaluation of your skills, values, impact goals, and transition readiness
Identify and evaluate optimal encore career pathways matching your criteria and market opportunities
Develop tools, messaging, positioning, and connections needed for successful transition
Support your transition into fulfilling encore career with ongoing services and network access
Expert Guidance for C-Suite Leaders Navigating Retirement, Unretirement, and Part-Time Roles
A comprehensive guide for accomplished C-suite leaders transitioning from traditional corporate roles to meaningful encore careers, board positions, and fractional work.
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Notify Me at LaunchCommon questions about encore careers, fractional roles, and board placement for C-suite leaders
An encore career represents a purposeful transition where accomplished leaders leverage their experience in new ways - through fractional roles, board positions, advisory work, or mission-driven ventures that combine income with impact and personal fulfillment.
Most C-suite transitions require 6-12 months for meaningful repositioning. The Fractional Launch program accelerates this to 4-8 weeks, while board placement typically spans 4-9 months depending on target roles and preparation level.
Fractional leaders typically serve multiple organizations simultaneously with project-based leadership, while part-time roles involve dedicated hours to a single organization. Both offer flexibility but require different positioning and client management approaches.
While not always required, certifications like NACD Directorship Certification significantly enhance credibility and competitiveness for corporate board roles. Our Board-Ready Accelerator includes preparation for these certifications.
Transitioning from high-powered corporate roles to encore careers involves more than professional change—it's an identity transformation. Many leaders struggle with the loss of status, routine, and professional identity that defined them for decades. CareerNinja provides the framework to rebuild identity around purpose rather than position.
After achieving traditional success metrics, leaders often confront the "purpose gap"—the space between what they're accomplished at and what gives them meaning. Our services bridge this gap by aligning proven skills with personal values and market opportunities for sustainable impact.
We help leaders shift from measuring success by achievements and titles to finding fulfillment through impact, purpose, and personal growth. This mental transition is crucial for successful encore career integration and long-term satisfaction.
As a leader considering career transition services, you deserve professionals adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards. CareerNinja maintains ICF certification and follows rigorous confidentiality protocols for C-suite clients.
We follow the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information, recognizing the sensitive nature of transitions.
Our commitment to excellence means transparent pricing, clear expectations, measurable outcomes, and enterprise-grade security for every engagement.
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