Catherine Garrity-Frans
BLOG | PEOPLE / TALENT
Five Years Later: Why We Still Do R5
It has become more than a week on the calendar. It’s part of who we are at Compass Point. It is a reflection of what we believe about people, performance, and long-term success. Learn why we – as a team – step away, recharge, get smarter, and return ready for the second half of the year.
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BLOG | LEGACY / COMMUNITY
Channeling Love into a Family Business Legacy
Marking a very special anniversary, Catherine reflects on how her family turned their loss and love into purpose through a family foundation – and why giving back can become one of the most meaningful parts of a family business legacy.
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
A New Chapter
The beginning of a new chapter – one where family and business are not simply overlapping circles, but one interconnected, living story. Now, holding my own son in my arms, I see just how extraordinary this journey is.
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
NextGen. First Year. What I’ve Learned (So Far)
This time last year, I officially joined the Compass Point team – not just as a family member cheering from the sidelines, but as a full-fledged part of the crew. Since then, I’ve learned more than I ever expected…
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BLOG | TRANSITION / SUCCESSION
Bridging Generations: Governance and Communication Ensures Long-Term Family Business Success
Working in a family can be a rollercoaster experience. It’s rewarding, exciting, and filled with purpose – but it can also get complicated, emotional, and stressful. This is why establishing proper governance in a family business is essential. Without it, the lines between family and business can blur, causing confusion, resentment, and ultimately dysfunction.
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
Becoming a Family Business: This Firm Lives What They Teach
You may know the man in the photo as Tom Garrity, Founder of Compass Point, a family business consulting firm in Southeastern PA, headquartered in the Lehigh Valley; I know him as my inspiration, mentor, confidante, tennis partner, and best of all – my dad. This blog marks...
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