The Family Business Executive Forum™ Presents
Next-Gen Readiness
Facing the Uncertainty of Succession
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
12pm - 1pm ET
Save Your Spot for June 18th, 12pm ET, Live via Zoom
Why Attend?
Succession planning is a delicate dance. When you’re unsure if the next generation is ready, it’s crucial to assess not just technical competence, but also readiness, alignment, and personal purpose.
In this session, we’ll explore how to approach these conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
🟡 Many families feel stuck in limbo—uncertain how to evaluate readiness without damaging relationships or making assumptions that backfire.
🟡 Whether you’re preparing to step back or simply want to start the conversation, this forum will help you move from doubt to direction.
🟡 It’s not just about “passing the baton”—it’s about making sure the next runner is willing, prepared, and aligned with the path ahead.
You’ll walk away with:
✅ Tools to navigate complex family dynamics while keeping the future of the business—and the family—intact.
✅ Insights to recognize potential, address blind spots, and support development without forcing a fit.
✅ Strategies to build trust and connection across generations, even when the future feels uncertain.
This is a rare opportunity to hit pause, reflect, and gain clarity on one of the most personal—and pivotal—decisions you’ll ever make as a family business leader.
What You Will Learn
- Right People, Right Seats: Learn how to evaluate next-gen readiness beyond job titles — ensuring the roles align with their true capabilities and passions.
- Uncovering Strengths & Purpose: Discover frameworks to reveal innate strengths and how they can be channeled into aligned roles within the business or outside of it.
- Developmental Gaps vs. Misalignment: Understand the difference between someone who needs support to grow versus someone who’s simply not the right fit.
- Having the Hard Conversations: Gain tools to navigate sensitive discussions when a family member may not be ready or aligned — while preserving trust and connection.
Learn From Industry Experts
Meet our host and guest speaker.
Host
Chris Yonker, CFBA
Chris Yonker is a Certified Family Business Advisor, speaker, and author who specializes in helping family enterprises navigate succession, leadership transitions, and family conflict. Known as a “Life Journey Sherpa,” Chris integrates trauma-informed leadership, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and expertise in Organizational Health to support personal and professional transformation. His holistic approach helps families address generational patterns and create sustainable strategies for business continuity and harmony. Chris’ unique methodology as an agent for change blends heart and mindfulness, fostering lasting, profound results in both family and business dynamics.
Guest Speaker
Raquel Spring
Raquel Spring helps individuals uncover their unique strengths and align with their purpose in work and life. With a background in astrology and psychology, she brings a powerful, intuitive approach to personal development that resonates with leaders navigating transition and growth. Drawing from her own remarkable life experience and years of practice, Raquel supports clients in building clarity, confidence, and alignment. She works with families and individuals who are ready to step into their full potential through a blend of insight, structure, and purpose-driven coaching.
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Guest Speaker
Stephen Altair
Stephen Altair is an experienced advisor and coach supporting high-performing individuals and families in developing clarity, alignment, and resilience. With a career spanning business, education, and well-being, he has authored ten books and launched global learning programs that integrate emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and leadership development. Stephen’s work with multigenerational families centers around connection, legacy, and unlocking potential across generations. His grounded, thoughtful approach helps clients bridge the personal and professional to create meaningful impact.
Who Should Attend?
This forum is ideal for:
- Family business owners and leaders seeking clarity on succession planning and next-gen readiness.
- Next-generation family members preparing to step into leadership roles and desiring guidance on aligning personal purpose with business responsibilities.
- Advisors and consultants working with family enterprises who wish to deepen their understanding of the human dynamics involved in succession.
- Anyone committed to fostering open communication, trust, and alignment within their family business to ensure a harmonious and successful transition.
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.