Family Business Coaching

From generation to generation: Building a sustainable family business through effective leadership. At Thompson Leadership, we recognize the complex emotional dynamics within family businesses. We create a safe space for open dialogue, ensuring both business goals and family bonds are protected.

Family Business Coaching

Thompson Leadership Development’s family business coaching empowers senior family business executives, and their successors, to excel as extraordinary leaders within the intricate family business dynamic.

Our expert leadership coach, Erik Thompson, is not only a published family leadership scientist, but boasts 25 years of successful national coaching experience. He shows continued support for training expert family advisors through his work as co-founder of the non-profit Vermont Center for Family Studies.

Commitment & Dedication

Erik’s commitment and dedication extends beyond traditional family business coaching. He has not only guided numerous families to transformative success, he frequently forms lasting bonds with his family business graduates, attending weddings, welcoming new generations, and providing continued support and friendship.

Science Based Methodology

The Thompson Leadership approach is rooted in Erik’s science-backed method and uniquely personal approach, and can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of any family business, from startups to multi-generational enterprises. We understand that the success of both the family and the business hinges on the team’s ability to navigate relationship challenges effectively, and Erik’s coaching provides the impartial perspective and ground-breaking tools needed to foster a stronger family business.

“Erik is one of a kind. It’s rare to find someone who is able to truly connect and is able to provide insights that are actionable and lead to smarter decisions and healthier teams. Erik helped us prevent some trouble, made our family business stronger, and strengthened the future of our family bonds. Working with Erik was a win-win-win!”

Leadership excellence

Ready to unlock the tools needed to transform the success of your family business? Connect with us today for a no-cost, no-obligation initial consultation. Discover how our unique blend of expertise and personal commitment can help your family business thrive for generations to come.

Client Testimonials

“Erik is one of a kind. It’s rare to find someone who is able to truly connect and is able to provide insights that are actionable and lead to smarter decisions and healthier teams. Erik helped us prevent some trouble, make our business stronger, and strengthened the future of our family bonds. Working with Erik was a win-win-win!”
Ernie Pomerleau executive coaching
Ernie Pomerleau, CEO
Pomerleau Real Estate
“Working in a family owned business can be very challenging. Erik’s coaching gave me a clear picture of myself and how I needed to change. I gained insight, knowledge, and strategies of great value, which I use on a daily basis. Erik has helped me to function as a true leader in my company.”
Cheryl Fowler executive coaching
Cheryl Fowler, CFO
Monroe Ambulance
“Effective leadership wasn’t something that came naturally to me when I met Erik almost two years ago. The misconceptions I had about influencing and encouraging others were holding me back from establishing the professional culture that my manufacturing company so desperately needed. Erik’s insightful coaching gave me the tools I needed to develop a management style that was accountable and supportive without losing the ability to hold others to account. Erik taught me that a leader has the responsibility to minimize the effect of emotional immaturity on an organization. This is the guiding principle that I am now working to instill at every level throughout our company.”
John Thrailkill executive coaching
John Thrailkill, Founder
Advanced Illumination