Succession planning
Building leadership and talent continuity before you need it.
Learn more about Succession planning →Continuity and strength through every leadership change.
Succession planning, executive coaching, and transition support for nonprofits.
The Coda idea
A closing passage that carries the music forward.
A coda is the passage that closes one movement and carries the music into the next. Coda Transitions helps nonprofits pause, prepare, and move into their next cadence — without losing a beat of mission impact.
A steady hand between one movement and the next.
What we do
How we help nonprofits navigate leadership change
Executive coaching
One-on-one support for nonprofit leaders preparing to step away.
Learn more about Executive coaching →Leadership transition support
Guiding your board through the search and transition, delivered through EOS Transition Partners.
Learn more about Leadership transition support →Succession Planning
Succession planning isn’t just about replacing a departing executive director — it’s about building leadership and talent continuity long before you need it. We help your organization put clear policies and a plan in place for both planned and unplanned transitions, and we go deeper: strengthening your HR practices so you can attract, develop, and retain the strong talent every nonprofit depends on. People are a nonprofit’s most important resource and central to the mission.
- Understand and assess your organization's readiness for succession
- Prepare staff and board to maintain stability through transition
- Build a values-based plan that ensures continuous leadership and talent
- Shape the culture and practices that attract and keep top talent
Prefer to navigate transition alongside your peers?
Catherine also co-leads Thresholds: Leaving Your Nonprofit with Courage and Grace, a cohort program for departing executives. Whether you’re stepping into retirement or moving toward the next part of your career, Thresholds gives nonprofit leaders the tools, support, and courage to transition with confidence.
Fall 2026 program runs October 7 – November 18.
Learn more about Thresholds →Thresholds is delivered in partnership with EOS Transition Partners.
Who this is for
Meeting you exactly where you are.
For boards facing a departure
When a leader announces their exit, boards need trusted counsel and a steady process. We help you move from surprise to strategy — protecting the organization and its people.
For executive directors planning ahead
If you know a transition is on the horizon, we help you shape a values-based plan and a graceful hand-off — one that honors the work you've built.
As I approached a career transition, Catherine offered targeted and insightful one-on-one executive coaching over the course of a year. She helped me create a nonprofit succession plan, navigate management challenges, and prepare for my next leadership role. She’s attentive, organized, kind, supportive, and a great listener who really wants the best for her clients.
Strong transitions start with knowing where you stand.
A guided reflection — clear, honest, no pressure.