Coaching The Elephant

Highlights how inheritance issues can threaten family unity, stressing that true family wealth lies in relationships and shared experiences.

Describes how unresolved family conflicts led to dysfunctional board meetings in a family-owned company, impacting decision-making processes.

Addresses the emotional and relational challenges faced by those inheriting family wealth and businesses, emphasizing the inevitability of tensions and the need for intentional communication and guidance.

A true story about the devastating consequences of unresolved family conflicts, where long-held tensions and suppressed emotions tore apart relationships and business stability.

Uses Ford Motor Company as a case study to explore the critical role of succession planning in preserving family control and continuity in legacy businesses.

Highlights how family enterprises must create value, stay relevant, and manage generational transitions to thrive—drawing lessons from both internal family dynamics and global business strategies.

Shares personal experience from working with Citibank Private Bank to support Latin American family businesses in building dynasties that unify families over generations and ensure business longevity through coaching and governance.