How to Transition Well: The RAFT Framework for Life, Work, and Leadership

from Change Agent Leadership · host Jonathan Hankin

Download your free R.A.F.T. Transition Toolkit (PDF) https://jonathan-hankin.kit.com/b28f92032bIn this powerful episode of Change Agent Leadership, Jonathan Hankin is joined by certified coach and transition expert Heather Hankin to explore how to transition well in life, leadership, and family. Together, they unpack the RAFT framework—Reconciliation, Affirmation, Farewell, and Thinking Destination—offering a step-by-step guide for navigating personal and professional transitions with intention and emotional health.Heather shares her story as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), how unresolved transitions impacted her adulthood, and how leaders can use the RAFT model to lead themselves and others through change. Whether you’re switching jobs, moving, or helping your team or family through change, this episode provides a practical, compassionate framework for doing it well.▶️ Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iNRigaSbYyE▶️ Work with me 1-on1: https://journey-coaching.com/contact▶️ Interested in transition or career coaching? Contact Heather https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hankin ▶️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Transitioning Well00:24 Meet Heather Hankin: Transition Expert01:04 Understanding Transition and Its Impact01:55 Heather's Personal Transition Journey03:14 The Importance of Closure in Transitions06:20 Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Transition15:23 How to Transition Well: Building a RAFT16:33 Reconciliation: The First Step in Transition21:06 Affirmation: Recognizing Important People25:56 Farewell: Saying Goodbye Meaningfully33:06 Navigating Closure and Reconciliation33:27 Planning for the Future: Thinking Destination34:42 Intentionality in Transition39:05 Benefits of Transitioning Well45:28 Helping Children and Teens Transition51:12 Handling Unexpected Transitions58:59 Leadership and Transition01:01:55 Final Thoughts and Resources-Catch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-HankinDownload Free Leadership Toolkits → https://www.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library-Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://calendly.com/jonathan-jonathanhankin/30minFollow me here:Website: www.jonathanhankin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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