The Next Phase The programme for senior leaders considering their future steps
Vlerick Business School
People Management & Leadership
About Programme
Your professional track record is strong. Now you’re ready to shape what comes next – intentionally and confidently. Your future could include options such as a portfolio career, advisory roles, mentoring, entrepreneurship and social impact projects. You could be planning a step up, step sideways – or a career redesign.
This executive career transition programme is for experienced managers and leaders who want to reflect on their success, define their impact – and design their career transition.
Programme Content
This hands-on experience is where you reconnect with your values, think differently – and explore your personal purpose. Supported by executive coaches, industry leaders and expert faculty, you’ll reframe your personal story and explore late career design.
The programme is spread over 3 months and comprises two intensive days on campus, informal evening networking, one-to-one coaching and a comeback day. You leave with a clear action plan, renewed confidence – and a senior network to support your next step.
Module 1: Build a deeper understanding of yourself
Reflect on your personal purpose, values and strengths
Understand the psychological impact of major changes, and how legacy thinking may impact what you do next
Explore patterns that may be holding you back and discover the emotional dynamics of transition
Take part in a fireside conversation with professionals who’ve already made transitions
Module 2: Explore options and build your action plan
Develop your personal brand and value proposition
Map your network and identify gaps and opportunities
Discover a landscape of career opportunities
Explore career scenario planning through peer-to-peer coaching and a creative challenge
Module 3: Personal coaching
Develop a personal roadmap
Focus on confidence – and anticipate obstacles
Translate your roadmap into action
Module 4: Impact check-in
Reconnect with the Next Phase network
Share reflections and actions taken – and be inspired by a keynote
Develop your network further over dinner
Programme Audience
Experienced managers and senior leaders with 25 + years of experience and a strong professional track record
Professionals who feel they have outgrown their current role or are approaching a natural transition point
Leaders who want to explore a broader range of options and a career switch
Senior leaders ready to invest time in purpose-driven reflection, practical scenario planning and honest peer conversation in a trusted group setting
Leaders who are committed to self-improvement and personal mastery
Programme Benefits
Understand what drives your success
Learn from real stories and experiences of career transitions
Sharpen your personal brand and network strategy
Benefit from two personally tailored coaching sessions
Join a trusted network of professionals who are navigating similar transitions
Stay connected to the Next Phase network through exclusive dinners
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