Reduce Conflict and Gain Clarity with
Next Gen Peer Groups
Next Gen Leaders Have Too Many Challenges
They must assess their strengths, prove their capacity, drive succession and continuity decisions, support their elders, model their cherished company and/or family values, celebrate innovation, profitability and legacy, all without conflict.
Many Next Gen Leaders feel lonely and exhausted. Does this sound familiar? The good news is most current leaders want to invest in the next generation of key leaders.
In response to requests from our valued clients, we are thrilled to announce our Next Gen Peer Groups – an exclusive and transformative professional development experience designed specifically for emerging leaders.
These peer groups provide a unique and confidential platform where you can connect, collaborate, and share insights with like-minded peers.
Apply Now
Complete an application for your own participation in a Next Gen Peer Group.
- Connect with other leaders
- Fill in your knowledge gaps
- Prove your leadership capacity
- Share your unique expertise
Apply
Nominate
Invest in your Next Gen Leaders with the gift of a Next Gen Peer Group.
- Reward your loyal talent
- Invest in senior leadership
- Develop your leadership pipeline
- Protect your cherished legacy
Nominate
Associations
Learn more about bringing Next Gen Peer Groups into your association as a value add to your members.
- Measure and increase your member retention
- Deepen your member networking
- Combine expert leadership development facilitators
- Access our confidential branded digital content and community circles
Family Business CEO
“All members of my executive leadership team need to learn from this peer group program over the next 2-3 years. I’ll invest almost anything in the success of my children and our senior leaders.”
2nd Generation Leader
“Our key people, the talent who represent the future of our business, have been asking for these peer groups for many years. This is the professional development we have been missing. Now is the time!”
Next Gen Peer Groups are an investment in the future of your legacy.
Community
Access to an exclusive and private digital network for one-on-one and team conversations.
Hybrid
A secure virtual and in-person hybrid program design to make coming together accessible.
Expertise
Led by expert consultants using case studies, assessments and member chosen topics.
Accountability
A group of committed, like-minded peers to support your individual growth over time.
Learning
Personalized learning plans and ongoing re-enforcement to help you meet your specific goals.
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Your Facilitators
Doug Gray, Ph.D.
Dr. Doug Gray Ph.D. specializes in leadership development, succession planning, and fostering family unity in enterprising families. With expertise in positive psychology, outcome-based consulting, and executive coaching, he provides assessments and strategic solutions to family-owned firms and leadership teams. Doug excels in conflict resolution, family meeting facilitation, and succession planning, aiming to establish collaborative relationships between generational leaders. He has extensive experience across various business sectors and holds the Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation.
Richa Singh
Richa is a consultant at The Family Business Consulting Group, specializing in conflict resolution, communication, organizational behavior, and human resources. With extensive experience in educating and facilitating business families, designing family charters, and fostering collaboration, she gained valuable insights while working in India's diverse family business landscape. Richa's expertise extends from her prior role as Executive Director for a group of colleges, overseeing operations and administration for thousands of students and staff. Her 14 years of consulting and teaching in organizational development, human resources, and entrepreneurship inform her knowledge in family governance, leadership coaching, and constitution building.
Martha Sullivan
Martha Sullivan is a consultant with The Family Business Consulting. She is a seasoned expert in facilitating ownership transitions within family businesses. Recognizing that these transitions extend beyond financial transactions, Martha emphasizes their profound impact on relationships, legacy, wealth, reputation, and livelihoods. With a unique blend of industry and advisory experience, Martha has held various financial and leadership roles, including CPA, Controller, CFO, COO, and owner, providing her with invaluable insights into the challenges of running successful family enterprises. What sets Martha apart is her ability to simplify complex financial concepts, empowering family members to collaboratively make informed decisions during this transformative process. Martha's extensive experience encompasses exit readiness assessments, ownership transitions, ESOPs, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, strategic planning, and governance structure creation, ensuring holistic support for families navigating the complexities of generational change in their businesses. Prior to her role at FBCG, Martha served as a Succession Planning Leader, focusing on the family's needs alongside transaction mechanics, showcasing her commitment to comprehensive and family-centric advisory services.
Emily Bouchard, MSSW
Emily is a family advisor, speaker, author, and facilitator of unique, transformative experiences for women executives, inheritors, Next gen family business leaders, couples, and blended families. She guides families with complex enterprises through the intricacies of multigenerational wealth and succession planning. With extensive experience since 2004, Emily specializes in family governance, the emotional impact of wealth transition, and techniques to foster family cohesion and alignment. She is the co-author of "Estate Planning for the Blended Family" and “Beginners Guide to Purposeful Prenups”. She also holds multiple certifications in philanthropy, engaged ownership, and money coaching.
Apply Now
Complete an application for your own participation in a Next Gen Peer Group.
- Connect with other leaders
- Fill in your knowledge gaps
- Prove your leadership capacity
- Share your unique expertise
Apply
Nominate
Invest in your Next Gen Leaders with the gift of a Next Gen Peer Group.
- Reward your loyal talent
- Invest in senior leadership
- Develop your leadership pipeline
- Protect your cherished legacy
Nominate
Associations
Learn more about bringing Next Gen Peer Groups into your association as a value add to your members.
- Measure and increase your member retention
- Deepen your member networking
- Combine expert leadership development facilitators
- Access our confidential branded digital content and community circles
