Top Promotion – Nina’s Journey from CFO to CEO
Nina was an extremely competent and confident CFO of a European software company. When the CEO position became vacant, she decided that a Leadership Excellence programme was right for her, as it gave her focussed individual sessions with me, initially to map her competencies, experience and development needs – as well as an independent perspective of the pros and cons of pursuing the CEO role.
Mapping Competencies for Success
Together, we mapped her professional, business, and interpersonal competencies. Nina needed a stronger strategic mindset as well more in-depth knowledge about corporate governance and some technical business challenges. Based on the competency map, we devised an intensive and effective strategic mindset and business knowledge acquisition plan.
Read more about Lani’s combination of business acumen and leadership coaching approach HERE
Preparing for the CEO Role
Simultaneously, she offered her candidacy to the CEO Recruitment Committee. Prior to her interviews and assessments, we rehearsed various angles and potential questions.
Nina was selected amongst several candidates and is now thriving in her new role as CEO. She has also accepted her first board position.
Nina’s Positive Testimonial
Nina says:
“I wasn’t sure whether a) I had it in me to be a CEO and b) whether I really wanted to take on the CEO challenge. Lani evaluated my competencies in a very analytical and objective way. Then, we worked jointly on my career strategy, including an individual assessment of ‘my leadership truth’. Lani’s approach really resonated with me and it illustrated clearly to me, that I was well equipped to be a CEO. Once convinced and with Lani’s guidance during the process, I just went for it. It was a tough and fair process, but I was selected, offered, and have accepted the CEO role. I am so glad I did!! Thank you, Lani!!”
– Nina B., Swedish CEO
