Join IOC Founder Dr. Carol Kauffman in conversation with Mark Thompson, the world’s #1 CEO Coach and Thinkers50 Coaching Legend, as they discuss his new Harvard Business Review book CEO Ready: How to Earn and Keep the Job.

This session focuses on the critical skills CEO candidates need to step into — and thrive in — the biggest job of their life. We’ll explore the fears and blind spots that derail their preparation for the role, the high-stakes decisions that will define their legacy, and the strategies for earning trust with boards, investors, and teams.