Business Exit
Exiting a business is more than a transaction, it's a transformation. After years of building, leading, and investing yourself in something deeply personal, letting go can feel overwhelming. The process brings complex emotions, difficult decisions, and the challenge of answering, "What's next?"
Through coaching, I help you navigate both the practical and emotional sides of exit. Together, we'll clarify your readiness, manage relationships, and design a purposeful new chapter beyond the business. With the right support, you can exit with confidence, protect your legacy, and embrace the next phase of life with clarity and strength.
Common Challenges
Emotional complexity of letting go of the business
Fear of losing identity and purpose
Conflict or tension with successors or stakeholders
Uncertainty about what's next
Overwhelm with logistics, legal, and financial decisions
How Coaching Helps
Provides a safe, confidential space to process emotions
Helps you clarify values and design a meaningful "next chapter"
Builds strategies for succession and communication
Breaks down a complex transition into manageable steps
Strengthens resilience and decision-making
FAQ
1. What does a coach do during a business exit?
A coach helps you process the emotional, identity, and leadership aspects of exit, areas your accountant or lawyer won't cover. It's about clarity, resilience, and purpose beyond the deal.
2. How is coaching different from financial or legal advice?
Advisors handle the technical side while coaching supports your mindset, decision-making, and personal transition so you don't feel lost after the paperwork is done.
3. When should I start coaching for my exit?
Ideally 12–24 months before your planned exit, but coaching can also be valuable even if you're already in negotiations.
4. Can coaching help me plan what comes after the sale?
Yes, many business owners struggle with "what's next." Coaching helps you explore options, whether that's new ventures, philanthropy, or personal reinvention.
5. How do I deal with the loss of identity after exiting?
We explore your values and strengths, helping you shift identity from "business owner" to a new version of yourself with purpose and fulfilment.
6. What if I'm not sure if I'm ready to let go?
Coaching helps you explore readiness, weighing the emotional and practical factors so you can make a confident decision.
7. Can coaching support my family or team during this transition?
Yes, I often work with spouses, successors, or leadership teams to smooth the relational side of exit.
8. How do I handle conflict with co-founders or successors?
We develop strategies for clear, values-based communication and conflict management so relationships don't collapse under pressure.
9. Will coaching help me avoid post-exit regret?
Yes, by aligning your decisions with your values and future vision, you're far less likely to feel regret or "lost."
10. What results can I expect from business exit coaching?
Clarity, peace of mind, better decision-making, and a confident transition into your next chapter.
Get in touch
location: Cork, Ireland (servicing clients globally)
phone: 00353 - 83 - 8958507
email: info@udalgo.com