Why Do 40% of Executives Fail, Quit, or Get Pushed Out? | Navid Nazemian | Hilary Burns | S8EP1 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 56 MIN

Why Do 40% of Executives Fail, Quit, or Get Pushed Out? | Navid Nazemian | Hilary Burns | S8EP1

from The Getting Real with Hilary Show · host Hilary Burns

Did you know that nearly 40% of executives fail, quit, or are pushed out within the first 18 months of taking a new leadership role? Why does it happen—and more importantly, how can it be prevented?In this insightful conversation, executive coach and best-selling author Navid Nazemian shares why so many talented leaders struggle during career transitions and what separates those who thrive from those who don't.Drawing on his own leadership experience at GE and more than two decades of global HR leadership, Navid explains the strategies behind his acclaimed book, Mastering Executive Transitions – The Definitive Guide, including his proven Double Diamond framework for successfully navigating executive change.Whether you're stepping into a new leadership position, hiring senior executives, or simply interested in what makes great leaders succeed, this interview is packed with practical wisdom. We discuss executive onboarding, interviewing, selecting the right leaders, seeing beyond polished interviews, and creating the conditions for long-term success - for both executives and the organizations they lead.Thank you, Navid, for sharing your expertise and for helping leaders make smoother, more successful transitions.Navid is the #1 globally ranked Executive Coach, author of the international bestseller Mastering Executive Transitions – The Definitive Guide, and trusted advisor to C-level leaders worldwide. With over 20 years of HR leadership across five countries and six industries, he helps executives and their teams accelerate success in new roles. Recognized as HR’s Most Influential Practitioner (HR Magazine), a three-time Global #1 Coach (CEO Today), and one of the 100 Most Iconic Coaching Leaders (CHRO Asia), Navid is a leading authority on executive transitions and leadership impact.For more information, please visit:https://www.masteringexecutivetransitions.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian/https://www.instagram.com/masteringexecutivetransitions/_______________________________________Hilary's Website: https://www.gettingrealwithhilary.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GettingRealWithHilary Spotify: https://shorturl.at/pQY68 iTunes: https://shorturl.at/qyTZ3 BBS Radio: https://bbsradio.com/thegettingrealwithhilaryshowE360tv: bit.ly/TGRWHS#HilaryBurns #GettingRealWithHilary #TheGettingRealWithHilaryShow #NavidNazemian #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipTransitions #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveSuccess #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipSkills #CLevelLeadership #HRLeadership #LeadershipMindset #CareerTransition #ExecutiveOnboarding #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #BusinessSuccess #Management #CorporateLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutivePresence #WorkplaceLeadership #CEO #LeadershipStrategy #HighPerformanceLeadership #MasteringExecutiveTransitions #CareerSuccess #HumanResources #LeadershipPodcast #FutureOfWork #ExecutivePerformance #Podcast

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