LEADERS IN
TRANSITION

A 10-session program to help you make sense of where you’ve been and where you’re going

CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE IT?

Transitions are everywhere.
Some are minor, but others have the potential to cause major disruptions to your life.

Mission Relay is here to guide you through these seasons of major transition – helping you navigate the challenges and prepare well for what’s next.

The 3 Phases of

TRANSITION

What they are &
What you need to do

WHAT THEY ARE

Not all transitions are bad, but they all involve change. Some may feel minor, while others challenge our basic sense of identity and purpose.

Endings are, in many ways, experiences of dying. The way we experience the world shifts, and we must adapt.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Finish Well

  • Honor the Past. Celebrate what has been accomplished.

  • Identify Milestones. Create a clear exit plan with meaningful goals.

  • Bring Necessary Closure. Mark and symbolize your experiences.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Mind the Gap

  • (Re)Discover Identity. Have a clear picture of who you are.

  • Nature/Nurture/Choice. Understand your tendencies and impact.

  • Tendencies and Perceptions. How do you show up with others?

WHAT IT IS

Like a field laying fallow, there is a necessary season between our endings and re-birth.

This season can be a seemingly unproductive time. But that’s the point. The Messy Middle is the space where our self-concept catches up to our reality.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Start Strong

  • Passions, Burdens, Values. Move towards what you care about most.

  • Life on Purpose. Be clear on your unique purpose and calling.

  • Future Vision & Story. From these, what is your unique vision & future.

WHAT THEY ARE

True beginnings come from an inner shift, not just external changes. This is when we realign with our deep desires and clear purpose, bringing back motivation, energy, and vision.

Not every step forward will be perfect. This is about noticing new opportunities and where they may begin to intersect with our hopes and values.

Note: The core ideas for these three stages come from William Bridges.

Testimonials

  • Our organization went through a major transition, merging two boards of directors as one entity. Mark guided us the entire way over the past two years. His knowledge, experience and wisdom was indispensable. We honestly could not have done this without his support.

    Augusto, PhD
    Board Member & Professional Economist

  • My husband and I went through a significant transition this past year, stepping away from a senior pastor role of 17 years. While it was remarkably challenging, Mark’s walking alongside me allowed us to walk through the hardest parts feeling ready and equipped to make the transition.

    Christine
    Nonprofit Executive Director

  • I recently stepped into a CEO role of a multinational non profit. My ability to be successful and continue to grow into this role has been significantly supported by Mark’s coaching and experience in the international non-profit role.

    Jen
    Nonprofit Executive Director

Need Help In Your Transition Season?

 Change can be hard, but these disorienting periods always present opportunities for growth. Walking through it with a coach can help ensure you make the most of it.

Schedule a call with us today and we’ll help you determine if our program is a good fit for you.