Product Description
by Barbara Wilby (Author)
Becoming a CEO isn't just a promotion-it's a watershed moment. In So You Want to Be the CEO, leadership advisor and thought partner Barbara Wilby draws on more than 20 years of working with executives across industries and continents to deliver a clear, practical and inspiring roadmap for stepping into the top job.
This book is a unique mix of insights, examples and practical exercises. It features a dedicated section with 110 of the most common questions asked globally in CEO-to-be interviews. The book also offers a tailor-made five-stage support package for aspiring CEOs that can be dipped into at any point, depending on your needs. The methods in this book will save you time, expense and heartache.
Whether you're preparing years in advance or responding to an unexpected opportunity, this is your trusted companion on the path to CEO. Wilby challenges aspiring leaders to look inward, build self-awareness and develop the confidence to lead with clarity, authenticity and impact. Packed with real-life stories, So You Want to Be the CEO offers a comprehensive toolkit for leading at the highest level.
Step into your new role with certainty. This is an important time for high-quality leadership.
About the author
Barbara Wilby is a globally experienced leadership advisor, thought partner and coach, specialising in CEO transitions for over a decade. With a career spanning more than twenty years, Barbara has worked with leaders across industries including financial services, healthcare, aviation and professional services. A pioneer of leadership development in Australia, she has helped dozens of executives step into CEO roles, and hundreds more elevate their leadership impact, working individually and with teams. Barbara brings a rare combination of business acumen, insight into human dynamics and strategic thinking to her work, and is deeply committed to helping leaders achieve their full potential.
