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Advisory for senior leaders

C-Suite Compass^™

Q: How is C-Suite Compass™ different from Executive Coaching?

C-Suite Compass™ differs from what is typically offered as Executive Coaching in that it pairs clients with peers who themselves have had many years of high-level management and direct P&L experience necessary to truly empathize with and advise top executives.

Q: Who is C-Suite Compass™ designed for?

C-Suite Compass™ is designed for CEOs, presidents and other top officers who have few individuals with whom they can openly discuss organizational concerns and lack agenda-free confidants on the board or within the management team.

Real-world insight. Agenda-free counsel.

One significant contributor to senior leader failure is that they often lack trusted “agenda-free” confidants with whom they can openly discuss organizational concerns. WJM’s C-Suite Compass^™ addresses this isolation, pairing clients with experienced peers who deeply understand the realities of senior leadership.

At a glance

Helping leaders lead during turbulent times

Average CEO tenure has dropped from 11 years in 2015 to just 7 in 2025 (Russell Reynolds). This decline reflects the pressure of heightened stakeholder scrutiny and the need for continuous business transformation, making the role increasingly challenging to sustain.

Trusted, objective, pragmatic and supportive confidants to corporate leaders

Since 1996, WJM has delivered "white-glove" coaching and advisory services to senior leaders at hundreds of top companies, including over 50 of the Fortune 500.

CLIENT SUCCESS

A trusted advocate who has “been there”

C-Suite Compass^™ advisors deliver objective and candid feedback and recommendations on a leader’s capabilities. They become a sounding board and trusted advocate who provides advice from the unique perspective of having held a similar role.

I was very satisfied with the service provided by WJM. My WJM Advisor was fantastic. Overall, the WJM team brought to bear a range of capabilities and experience that were specific and impactful given my particular developmental needs. I would recommend WJM - the services they provided me made a real difference.

CEO $2 billion specialty chemical company

WJM’S APPROACH

How does C-Suite Compass^™ work?

WJM has identified a cadre of individuals with high-level corporate and/or board experience who are available to serve as trusted, objective, pragmatic and supportive confidants to corporate leaders.

C-Suite Compass^™ differs from what is typically offered as Executive Coaching in that it pairs clients with peers who themselves have had many years of high-level management and direct P&L experience necessary to truly empathize with and advise top executives.

These individuals can deliver objective and candid feedback and recommendations on a leader’s capabilities. They become a sounding board and a trusted advocate who provides advice from the unique perspective of having “been there” in a similar role. In effect, a mutual teaching/learning dynamic is created.

A typical WJM advisor has the following profile:

Has held a position at the C-level.
Has 15+ years of broad general management experience and previous profit center (P&L) responsibilities.
Has a proven track record in developing and mentoring other leaders.
Has exposure to corporate boards and senior-level committees, including compensation and audit.
Has participated in major corporate initiatives such as M&A, divestitures, major systems implementations, global expansion and other cultural change initiatives.

A trusted advocate and confidant.

Develop a trusting relationship with an advocate/confidant and benefit from the advisor’s experience and perspective.
Practical stakeholder management.

Learn a practical approach to effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders such as board members, executive teams, media and investors.
Greater awareness of management style.

Obtain a confidential and comprehensive review of management style and develop a better understanding of the impact this style may have on the organization.
Clearer insight into leadership capabilities.

Have better insight into capabilities, including strengths and contributions to the organization, as well as areas where developmental focus may be necessary.
More effective vision and direction.

Become more comfortable and effective in defining, communicating and executing the corporate vision and direction.
Encouraging peak employee performance.

Develop techniques to encourage peak performance of employees through motivation, development and other human capital initiatives.
Practical solutions to current challenges.

Develop practical solutions to current challenges and obstacles by leveraging the experience, knowledge and wisdom of the advisor.

COMMON QUESTIONS

C-Suite Compass^™ Q&A

How is C-Suite Compass^™ different from Executive Coaching?

C-Suite Compass^™ differs from what is typically offered as Executive Coaching in that it pairs clients with peers who themselves have had many years of high-level management and direct P&L experience necessary to truly empathize with and advise top executives.

Who serves as a C-Suite Compass^™ advisor?

A typical WJM advisor has held a position at the C-level, has 15+ years of broad general management experience, a proven track record in developing and mentoring leaders, exposure to corporate boards and senior-level committees, participation in major corporate initiatives, and previous profit center responsibilities.

Who is C-Suite Compass^™ designed for?

C-Suite Compass^™ is designed for CEOs, presidents and other top officers who have few individuals with whom they can openly discuss organizational concerns and lack agenda-free confidants on the board or within the management team.

What can a client expect from C-Suite Compass^™?

Although the program is highly specialized to address the specific needs of each executive, C-Suite Compass^™ is designed to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of senior leadership through the experience, knowledge and wisdom of the advisor.

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