2027 dates to be announced
Design Your Next Chapter: Hybrid Format
A five-month strategic journey for leaders seeking to transition with clarity, courage, and community.
You've spent years building expertise, credibility, and impact. Now you're at an inflection point. Maybe you're ready to leave corporate for entrepreneurship. Maybe you're contemplating a portfolio career. Maybe you're simply asking, "What's next?" and the answer isn't immediately clear.
The transition ahead requires more than a new resume. It demands strategic thinking, honest reflection, and the support of others who understand the complexity of redesigning a career you've spent decades building.
The Next Chapter Accelerator Virtual Program gives you a structured path forward without requiring you to step away from your current life. From anywhere in the world, you'll join a carefully curated cohort of peers, engage with expert facilitators, and move through our proven Strategic Pivot Framework.
What Participants Say
"The program helped me see possibilities I hadn't considered—like breaking into academia. Fiona's guidance helped me position my Fortune 500 experience as an asset, and now I'm mentoring and advising the next generation of leaders while building my consulting portfolio. I'm having fun and growing my network in new industries. Best professional investment I've made."
Margo Stockman, Fortune 500 company executive, USA
"After successfully selling my business, I was navigating my next chapter alone. The Next Chapter Accelerator gave me something I didn’t know I was missing - a cohort of peers who understood the complexities of reinvention at this stage. The structured process combined with an authentic community was exactly what I needed. I gained clarity on my next moves and great new friends who continue to support my journey."
"I had an entrepreneurial venture I wanted to try but kept second-guessing myself. The Next Chapter Accelerator gave me a structured process to test my idea and get clear on what I truly wanted next. The Strategic Pivot Framework helped me move from uncertainty to action. Signing up was one of the best decisions I've made for myself in a very long time."
“I was feeling stuck in my professional role and wasn't sure how to move forward. The Next Chapter Accelerator helped me get crystal clear on what I needed to feel challenged and bring my best to a new position. Within months of completing the program, I landed a role that checks every box. The program provided great frameworks and a community to talk through how to get there."
Noelia Amoedo, Digital Tech Founder, Spain
Lee Ann De Reus, PhD, Executive Director, global not-for-profit , USA
Megan Gilgan, Deputy Director, Private Sector Partnerships,
UN Women, USA
This hybrid program is designed for mid-to-late career leaders who are:
Contemplating a significant career transition or reinvention
Seeking strategic clarity on what's next professionally
Ready to invest in a structured process (not just winging it)
Interested in community and peer learning alongside expert guidance
Unable or preferring not to travel for an in-person retreat
Recent participants include:
Professionals looking to secure their next position, including entrepreneurial ventures
Nonprofit and corporate leaders considering portfolio careers
Consultants ready to specialize or pivot
Professionals returning from career breaks
Leaders nearing traditional retirement age but not ready to stop working
Meet Your Facilitator
Fiona M. Macaulay
Professional Speaker, Workshop Facilitator and Author Advancing Purpose-Driven Leaders
Fiona co-created the Next Chapter Accelerator after navigating her own career transitions. She understands the strategic and emotional dimensions of reinvention at this stage of life, and she's committed to a program that honors both.
Fiona designs and facilitates leadership workshops for Fortune 500 companies, cutting-edge NGOs and multi-lateral institutions while delivering executive coaching that transforms how leaders approach failure, resilience, and risk-taking.
As Founder and CEO of the award-winning WILD Network, she leads a global community of 25,000 purpose-driven leaders.
A serial social innovator, she founded and led a global enterprise before its acquisition, earning recognition as one of the top 1% of women entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Fiona serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and a leadership coach in their MBA program.
Author of best-selling book, Aim High and Bounce Back: A Successful Woman's Guide to Rethinking and Rising Up from Failure,” she has personally navigated multiple career transitions and brings deep expertise in helping accomplished leaders design their next chapters with courage and intention.
FAQs
What if I can't attend all the live virtual sessions?
We record all masterclasses so you can catch up if you miss a session. We encourage live attendance when possible.
Is this program only for people who are currently employed?
We welcome participants in various situations: currently employed and exploring, in transition, on a career break, or recently departed from a role.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
Refunds offered up until 60 days prior to the course start date.
How much time should I expect to commit?
Beyond the scheduled sessions (approximately 1.5 hours per month), plan for reflection time and action steps between sessions.
Participants frequently spend 1+ additional hours per month on taking forward what they’ve learned. This decision is unique to each person based on where they are in their transition planning.
What if I don't know exactly what I want to do next?
That's precisely why this program exists. You don't need to have all the answers. You need a process to find them.