This week we’re diving into a topic that is one of my all time favorites! Having hard conversations is simultaneously one of the most important AND more challenging parts of owning & operating a business with your family.

In this episode, I outline my 5-steps to having difficult (yet meaningful) conversations in your business, your family, and your life – and how to use these steps to set yourself (and your loved ones) up for a successful outcome, whatever that may look like. 

This isn’t one that you want to miss! 

You did the thing! YAY!!     Now what?

Join us as Andrea and I round out our 4-part series about the process of transition with Bruce Feiler’s final step from his book Life is in the Transitions: “The New Beginning.” It’s what Martha Beck refers to as “Square Three” and “Square Four” in her “Change Cycle” and, as you may have guessed, it’s not quite as simple as just checking a box and moving on. We dive into “The New Beginning,” the feelings, challenges, and opportunities that arise in this last step and provide some thoughts & suggestions on how to best support yourself and your work as you complete the transition process and acclimate to your new surroundings.

P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about Human Design, I recommend starting with a reading from my dear friend & certified coach, Erica Voell, https://bio.site/ericavoell – and also I love following @erinclairejones on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinclairejones/ 

This is a little longer than the previous ones (lasting nearly 1 hour) but bear with us because it’s full of such good stuff! We continue our four-part series talking all about the process of transitions by moving into the next phase and delve more deeply into Square 2 of Martha Beck’s “Change Cycle” and what Bruce Feiler calls “The Messy Middle” (in his book Life is in the Transitions.) For most of us (including myself!) this can be one of the hardest parts of the transition process – but trust me when I say it can also be full of surprise, delight, exploration, and opportunity. You don’t want to miss this one!

In this Episode, we dive more deeply into the first phase of any transition – it’s what Bruce Feiler calls “The Long Goodbye” (from his book Life is in the Transitions)  and what Martha Beck calls “Square One” in “The Chance Cycle.” Letting go can be challenging but understanding how essential it is to the transition process can really help. Plus we offer some tips & tools to make navigating The Long Goodbye a little smoother (if not easier!)

Welcome to The Legacy Podcast! Join me (and our amazing podcast producer, Andrea Coombs) as we dive into all things related to Family Business transitions. Whether you’re transitioning from one generation to the next or looking to take your business in a new direction, the process of transition can be as uncomfortable as it is unavoidable! But understanding a bit about how transitions unfold (as well as remembering the potent opportunities that are available within them!) can make the whole process a bit smoother & easier. 

Join me, Anne Bauer, as I chat a bit about why I created The Legacy Podcast – and why I wish I’d had something like this when I took over my own 6th Generation family business over a decade ago! I’m also joined by our podcast producer & researcher extraordinaire, Andrea Coombs, as we dive a little deeper into some of the challenges (and opportunities!) that arise for family businesses – especially as we go through transitions. 

Family businesses make up nearly 2/3rd of all businesses worldwide and despite that staggering number, the families who own & operate those family businesses can feel deeply lonely and unsupported as they navigate the intricacies & challenges of running a business with those closest to you. The Legacy Podcast is here to change all that! Join me, Anne Bauer, as I chat a bit about why I created The Legacy Podcast – and why I wish I’d had something like this when I took over my own 6th Generation family business over a decade ago!