The Family Business Executive Forum™ Presents
Family Business at a Crossroads
Navigating Relationships, Governance & Legacy
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
12pm - 1pm ET
Save Your Spot for September 17th, 12pm ET, Live via Zoom
Why Attend?
Every family business reaches a crossroads. Generational differences spark tension, relational dynamics complicate decision-making, and succession looms with uncertainty. One generation values stability, while the next pushes for innovation. Add personal history and unspoken conflicts, and what should be a business decision becomes emotionally charged.
Without intentional dialogue and governance structures, these crossroads can fracture both family harmony and the business legacy.
This forum provides a safe, practical space to address these challenges head-on, blending family systems insight with governance expertise.
Key Takeaways
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Clarity on how family dynamics and generational differences shape decision-making.
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Strategies to bridge divides and create alignment across generations.
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Frameworks for governance that bring stability during times of transition.
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Tools to approach succession while safeguarding family harmony.
Learn From Industry Experts
Meet our host and guest speaker.
Host
Chris Yonker, CFBA
Chris works with some of the wealthiest families in the world, helping them navigate succession readiness, governance, and leadership transitions. His unique approach integrates deep inner work with strategic business frameworks. With a background as a 7th-degree black belt, NLP practitioner, and former corporate executive, Chris equips families to strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and align on a shared vision for continuity and legacy.
Guest Speaker
Ruschelle Khanna, LCSW
With over 20 years of experience, Rachelle specializes in helping families resolve conflict and enhance communication. She brings a trauma-informed, relational lens to family enterprises, guiding families toward healthier interactions and stronger bonds. Her expertise helps families create the emotional foundation needed for governance and succession to succeed.
Who Should Attend?
This forum is ideal for:
- Family business owners and leaders seeking to foster a culture of openness, trust, and healthy communication across generations.
- Next-generation family members who want to build stronger relationships, express themselves authentically, and navigate sensitive topics with clarity and confidence.
- Advisors and consultants working with family enterprises looking to deepen their understanding of the emotional and relational dynamics that impact communication and decision-making.
- Anyone committed to improving communication and connection within their family business, especially when conversations feel high-stakes or emotionally charged.
The Family Business Executive Forum
The Family Business Executive Forum is a series of exclusive virtual gatherings designed specifically for family business leaders and their advisors. These forums serve as a platform to bring together the best expert advisors from around the world to share their insights on the most important topics in family business leadership. Addressing family business challenges requires a different approach. We recognize that without addressing the human dynamics within family businesses, it's nearly impossible to touch the strategic side effectively.
Confidentiality and Anonymity
We understand that matters pertaining to family and business can be especially sensitive. Hence, we host these forums as a webinar so that no one in attendance outside of our team has access to the name of any other attendees and there is no option for attendees cameras to be seen. We will open the question box for questions at various times throughout the forum, and no one outside of our team can see or access the questions. We are committed to the privacy and confidentiality of our attendees.