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For Families

As a seasoned coach for families initiating—or stuck in—transitions, I understand the high stakes involved. I can help your family achieve its potential, boosting the success of your relationships and your business.

Transition towards greater family harmony

There is no more difficult place for a family than being trapped: in conflict, in indecision, in emotional turmoil. I have experienced it firsthand in my own family business, and seen it countless times in my close to four decades of business and family coaching experience. There is a way forward.

Manage the details but focus on the big picture

I understand deeply the strengths and challenges inherent in family relationships—especially when business, power and money are involved. By looking at the larger family dynamics, I am able to resolve specific issues within the context of larger objectives: the growth, prosperity and harmony of the family and the business. The result? A cohesive, communicative family with shared goals and methods to build a prosperous future together.

Facilitate family meetings
Resolve conflicts and use disagreements constructively

I can help your family:

  • Resolve conflicts and use disagreements constructively

  • Plan effectively to create a multi-generational business

  • Bring your family values and vision into the business

  • Successfully negotiate family and business challenges

  • Develop effective governance structures

  • Facilitate family meetings

  • Communicate constructively on a consistent basis

  • Frameworks towards family harmony and business success

Common Cases

While no family is typical, here are a few scenarios that outline 
common situations where families come to me for help.

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Ian Macnaughton

MOVING BUSINESS FAMILIES FORWARD

Based in Vancouver, BC, serving business families across Canada.

Ian Macnaughton, Ph.D.

info@ianmacnaughton.com

604-681-4599

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