Exit is one of the most significant transitions a business owner will face.
The financial, legal, operational sides? You have advisors for that.
But there’s a room in every exit that most advisors never walk into — the psychological one.
The identity questions. The fear of losing relevance. The anxiety that shows up at 3am. The uncertainty about what matters once everything you’ve built is no longer yours to run. The stakes rising. The performance pressure of negotiating and still managing the day-to-day. Dealing with the impact on your closest relationships. The loss of structure in your day.
And the burning question: What next?
That’s the room I work in – with evidence-based psychological tools and a clear process.
“I was approaching a significant change in my life with contemplation of transitioning to retirement after 45 years with one firm. It was apparent to me that I needed to prepare for that contemplating a different future and understanding the changes I needed to make. Toby understood the challenges and provided a great framework to methodically work through them. As a result I have found the transition process far less confronting than I had imagined.”
“It’s like doing my MBA, but this time the topic is me.”
Is this you?
Exit Coaching is for business owners at any of the 3 points in the journey.
Contemplating — You’re starting to think about it. Nothing is in motion yet, but you’re self-aware enough to know this transition deserves preparation.
In process — The exit is underway. You’re navigating complexity, pressure and uncertainty in real time. You need someone independent in your corner who understands the inside of this experience and can help you build the toolkit to perform through it.
Post-exit — You’re through the other side. The business is gone. The calendar is empty. The phone isn’t ringing as much. The moment you thought about for a long time has arrived but the burning question now is: What next?
You’ve built something significant. And whatever the circumstances of your exit — planned or forced, smooth or painful — this transition deserves the same rigour you’ve brought to everything else.
Email tj@tobyajenkins.com if you’d like more details. All enquiries are strictly confidential.
What makes this different
Every exit has advisors for the transaction. Very few have independent support for the person going through it.
This isn’t theory.
The science of psychological flexibility is the only tested and evidence-based approach that works when the stakes are high. It’s the primary high performance psychology framework used by the Australian Institute of Sport.
We’ll combine this with the direct experience of navigating major transitions — mine and my clients’.
From new “exiters” landing their first nine-figure deals to owners exiting 44-year careers and everything in between. I’ve made my own Olympic athlete transition and exited as founder from two companies.
I know what the inside of this experience looks like, feels like and can cost.
You have limited time and want results, so it’s not about deep wading in a psych chair. It’s about getting you moving as quickly as possible.
What we work on together
Depending on where you are in your journey, we focus on three things:
Preparation
Get psychologically ready before the process begins. Clarify what you want from the exit and what matters beyond it. Build the inner resources to perform when the stakes are highest.
Performance
Stay grounded, focused and values-aligned through the complexity of the exit – the deal, the date – itself. Handle the fear, the uncertainty and the high-stakes moments without being hijacked by them.
Purpose
Answer the questions that follows every exit, whether you’re ready for it or not: Who am I now? and What next? Rebuild identity, structure and meaning on your own terms.
What’s needed
Assessment: Understand your current needs to take targeted action immediately
Plan: Clarify direction with values and purpose, explore opportunities, identify immediate, short and mid term goals and build a long term roadmap
System and Structure: Embed productive systems to support desired outcomes
Mindset Toolkit: Equip you with evidence-based strategies and practices to build resilience and sustain performance
Accountability and Support: Personalised, real-time guidance to stay focussed and course-correct as needed
How it works
Exit Coaching is a 1:1 program built around your situation, your timeline and your goals.
We start with a kick off and systems set up session, then move into fortnightly coaching — in-person, virtual or hybrid. Throughout the program you have call-any-time coach access and unlimited digital tool access.
These can be discussed and personalised where agreed.
Email tj@tobyajenkins.com if you’d like more details. All enquiries are strictly confidential.
What clients say
“He challenges your thinking in a safe way and keeps you honest and grounded in your beliefs and values.”
“Toby is incredibly positive and passionate with a strong focus on wellbeing and values. There is a strong sense of empathy and care in how Toby approaches coaching.”
See it in practice
Want to understand what this work looks like in real situations? I’m happy to share relevant case studies on request.
Email tj@tobyajenkins.com to ask for more details. All enquiries are strictly confidential.
Who I’ve worked with
I’ve coached senior executives from companies including Apple, Google, JP Morgan, Deloitte and Rio Tinto, as well as Olympic gold medallists, elite soldiers, business owners, founders and more — through major transitions and high-performance moments.
About Toby
Toby is a husband, father, Olympian, exit coach and award-winning entrepreneur and author. His purpose is to change the world’s relationship with suffering.
He’s worked with business leaders, pro athletes, elite military, founders and doctors to navigate major transitions and elevate performance.
He’s married to Lucy and father to Beatrix, Heidi and Zoe. His favourite thing is writing about himself in the third person.
Ready to talk?
If you’d like to explore whether Exit Coaching is right for you — and leave with at least one practical insight you can use straight away — book a 25-minute intro call below.
Email tj@tobyajenkins.com if you’d like more details. All enquiries are strictly confidential.
