We’re thrilled to be working with Julian Lighton – one of Silicon Valley’s leading voices on career success, leadership and business strategy.

With more than 35 years’ experience as a senior operating executive, board advisor and leadership coach, Julian brings an extraordinary depth of insight.

His career spans roles including Fortune 50 P&L leader at Cisco, Chief Strategy Officer at multiple billion-dollar public companies, ex-McKinsey Associate Partner, and trusted advisor to global private equity and venture capital firms.

Julian’s forthcoming book, Navigating Your Next: Discover the career you want and the path to get there, draws on decades of real-world leadership experience and coaching at the highest levels, offering a practical roadmap for anyone navigating career change, redefining success, or searching for greater purpose and direction.

We’re delighted to be partnering with Julian as he prepares for the launch of Navigating Your Next and looks ahead to the next chapter of his remarkable journey.

Navigating Your Next, published by Forbes and Advantage – the Authority Company, will be released in the US in April 2026, and in the UK in June 2026.