Leaving Your Family Business
Leaving a family business can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged decisions a family member will ever make. It often involves identity, relationships, expectations, and legacy—far beyond a simple career change. In this candid and insightful webinar, we’ll hear from three individuals who each made the difficult choice to leave their family businesses, and did so with intention, integrity, and grace.
Our speakers will share what led them to their decisions, the challenges they faced along the way, and the lessons they learned after stepping into new paths. This conversation is designed for family members who are questioning their role, leaders seeking to better support next-generation choices, and advisors who work closely with family enterprises navigating transition. Whether you are considering leaving, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand this often-unspoken part of the family business journey, this webinar offers honest perspectives, reassurance, and practical insights. Leaving doesn’t mean failing—and it doesn’t mean breaking ties. Join us for a meaningful discussion about choice, growth, and what comes next.
About the Speakers
Jacqueline Jensen After spending 15+ years leading within her family’s business, Jacqueline Jensen ultimately chose to exit, an emotional and formative chapter that taught her the importance of clarity, communication, and values-aligned leadership. Today, as a Professional EOS Implementer, she helps family business owners and their leadership teams gain clarity, strengthen accountability, and build healthy businesses where both people and profits can thrive.
Leslie Oubre Leslie Oubre is the Director of Landscape Architecture at Pond and Company, a multi-disciplinary design firm based in Atlanta. Two years ago, she left her grandfather’s construction business with transparency while concurrently guiding her family as president to sunset their agritourism business. Her proudest accomplishment is maintaining her relationships through these challenging transitions and returning to her career in Landscape Architecture. When she is not designing public parks you can find Leslie walking in the woods, spending time with her people, or trying a quirky new hobby that she will not pick up again.
Adam Hatcher Adam Hatcher served as General Counsel, Vice President of Human Resources, and Head of Corporate Strategy in his family’s 53 year old company. Over 13 years there, he worked with three generations of his family. Today, he leads Twenty One Clear, a family business consulting firm serving families who want to move their company forward while staying together. He is also the author of the upcoming book, A Chaos-Proof Family Business.
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