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Mastering Executive Transitions with Navid Nazemian

June 06, 2025 • School of Hiring

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What determines whether a senior hire becomes a high-impact leader or a costly misstep? In this episode, we explore the critical period of executive transitions—the first 365 days when newly appointed leaders are expected to build relationships, deliver results, and shape strategy, often without a clear roadmap.

Our guest, Navid Nazemian, is the author of the international bestseller Mastering Executive Transitions and one of the world’s top executive transition coaches. He has coached more than 100 C-suite leaders across Europe, Africa, and North America, and held senior HR roles at global companies including Vodafone, Adidas, and Roche. Navid has been recognized as HR's Most Influential Practitioner and Coach of the Year.

We discuss:

Why clarity on success must start before the offer is made
The risks of misalignment between boards and executive hires
Why generic onboarding fails senior leaders
How to apply the Double Diamond Framework® to de-risk transitions and accelerate impact

This conversation is a must-listen for founders, CEOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers who want to improve hiring decisions and ensure new leaders thrive.

Connect with Navid Nazemian: linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian

Connect with Konstanty Sliwowski: linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik

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