Unmasked: The CEO Files

What Makes or Breaks a CEO Transition With Guest Navid Nazemian and Host Alan McLaren

Episode Summary

A new CEO role can make or break a career. So why do so many executives enter their next leadership transition without a roadmap? In this episode of UNMASKED: The CEO Files, Alan McLaren sits down with award-winning executive coach and international bestselling author of Mastering Executive Transitions to uncover what it really takes to succeed in a new leadership role. Discover the Double Diamond Framework, the critical first 90–120 days, and the 5 Cs of successful leadership transitions. From building credibility and navigating organizational politics to knowing when to listen, act, and inspire change, this conversation offers practical insights every CEO and senior executive needs. Plus, discover the one question every CEO should ask before accepting their next role. The takeaway? Invest in preparedness, not prediction. 🎧 Watch now and learn how to turn leadership transitions into lasting success. ______ UNMASKED: The CEO Files. The mic is on. The masks are off. UNMASKED: The CEO Files explores the leadership journeys you don’t see on LinkedIn. The turning points, the real pivots, the moments that shaped who these leaders became beneath the title. We sit with executives as they talk candidly about building trust at scale, shaping culture, and staying visible without selling out who they are. Why it matters: In a world of curated content and algorithm-chasing brands, UNMASKED offers something rare: a human signal that resonates. These are the stories behind the success. The decisions made in uncertainty. The moments that rewired how a leader shows up. If investor trust isn’t building fast enough, your raise may require more conversations than it should. Try the Capital Room Scan: https://stratacapitalroomscan.s.gy/origRm 🔗 Connect with STRATA Website: www.strataoriginals.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strataoriginals/posts/?feedView=all