High-Stakes C-Suite Succession Coaching & Advisory
for Global Multibillion-Dollar Corporations
Navigate pivotal transitions with clarity, confidence, and continuity.
Partnering across six continents with Boards, CEOs, and Executive Leadership Teams of the world’s most influential corporations, Brenda Bence is a globally recognized C-Suite Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor.
With a Harvard MBA, decades of Fortune100 leadership experience, and the rare distinction of being both a globally ranked executive coach and a Professional Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, Brenda works with leaders when the stakes are highest — securing seamless succession, leadership continuity, and clarity at the very top.
Recognized by Thinkers50 and ranked among the world’s top three executive coaches, Brenda has a proven track record of advising decision makers and successors through pivotal transitions, delivering lasting impact on organizations worldwide.
Trusted at the Highest Levels of Global Business
As a former Fortune100 executive, Brenda knows firsthand what it feels like to sit at the table where the most consequential decisions are made. At that level, leadership isn’t just about results — it’s about the continuity, confidence, and clarity that determine the future of an entire enterprise.
Few moments are more defining than succession. A smooth transition strengthens trust, safeguards shareholder value, and inspires confidence across the organization. A failed transition, however, can destabilize the enterprise, erode billions in value, and shake faith in leadership. Research shows that more than 60% of executive transitions falter within the first 18 months — a stark reminder of how fragile these moments can be.
That’s why Brenda partners with Boards, C-Suites, and Executive Leadership Teams to prepare leaders and successors alike for the most important role of their lives: stepping into the top seat with conviction and impact. She helps successors overcome the doubts and limiting beliefs that can quietly derail potential, while equipping them with the gravitas, enterprise mindset, and global perspective needed to thrive where the stakes are highest.
Recognized among the world’s top three executive coaches, Brenda brings a unique blend of hands-on corporate leadership experience and global advisory expertise. Her proprietary C-Suite Succession & Leadership System™ empowers leaders and organizations alike to embrace transition not as a risk, but as an opportunity — to lead with clarity, inspire confidence, and leave a legacy that lasts.
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