As an executive compensation consultant, I have worked with hundreds of companies - from Fortune 50 to nonprofits and start-ups. It. Is. Awesome. The best part for me - hands down - is interacting with all these different leaders, helping them structure their organizations and helping them grow, develop, rewards and manage their people.
That's what led me to the world of "career coaching". Because I have worked in just about every industry, I understand the different cultures, the different roles and career paths, how people are rewarded and motivated and all the possibilities to apply different skillsets. I am like a walking Google when it comes to possible job roles that fit your skillsets and career goals, especially for executives.
Tell me your skills and your "why" (why you do what you do - what gets you up and going in the morning), and I can give you multiple jobs and cultures/companies that might fit.
By now, we all know careers don't always go straight up - some go left, right, backwards or enter a totally different realm.
We are in the age of outplacement. At the executive level, the risk of losing your role amplifies a thousandfold. Companies merge, dissolve, are acquired, or restructured - among other things. When this happens - even if you are "let go" - it isn't the same situation as outplacement. In fact, at the executive level (and really all levels), this situation can really be a transition.
And it all comes down to mindset.
Being outplaced means the company made the choice - not you. Being outplaced means the situation is in control - not you. Being outplaced means you feel more anxious about finding a role - and soon - and want help securing the next thing in your career journey.
And this isn't a bad thing. This happens. As a career coach, I believe in helping you feel in control again. Feel empowered. Feel confident.
People can either (a) transform the situation from outplacement to transition (b) already recognize they are transitioning.
Transitioning means:
- You are in control. You are ok with the choice, made the choice or would have made the choice to leave sooner or later.
- You feel less anxious, are carefully evaluating your next career move and want to find the either the "capstone" to your career or a role that aligns with your passion and personal goals.
- You want help clarifying your goals and how to best find a situation that gives you meaning
- You want to help finding a situation where you can use your skills and experience to make a difference
Twilight used to mean finding the last "hoorah" of your career - that last role, the last position, the last high risk adventure before you retired.
Twilight can now happen much earlier in your career. It may mean you have 2 or 3 more roles to go before you retire. From a compensation perspective, whether outplaced or transition, you can still earn more money and feel rewarded for what you do.
The New Twilight:
- Isn't the end of the career - just a change in direction
- Is about you utilizing your skills and passions more than industry experience
- Is about making a difference at a company before you sail off into the sunset
The New Twilight:
Means finding what brings you joy in a way that helps you contribute to other people and other company's successes.
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