Daybreak The super consultants saving India’s elite from themselves
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Dec 25, 2025 Discover the intriguing world of succession coaches in India, where the rich navigate family feuds and the complexities of wealth transfer. Explore how these experts act as mediators and strategists, ensuring dynasties don’t implode. With a growing demand for succession coaching and a shortage of professionals, the fascinating dynamics of family firms and their future unfold. Learn how coaches facilitate leadership transitions, encourage the next generation's involvement, and emphasize the importance of planning for legacy and continuity.
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High-Profile Family Feuds
- The Ambani and Raymond family disputes show how messy successions can get without clear plans.
- Drona Consulting's founder Arundaya Niti and others step in to mediate such high-stakes family fights.
Creative Compromise For A $41M Firm
- A Tamil Nadu founder refused to retire and six siblings were stuck over control of a $41 million business.
- Succession coach Dayaniti created a new entity, made the founder head, set director roles for siblings, and added retirement and IPO exit options.
Succession Planning Is Multi-Disciplinary
- Succession planning now blends therapy, grooming, mediation and long-term strategy beyond simple legal arrangements.
- Coaches often need months of offsite meetings and cajoling to keep family members at the table.