When I lost my job I was terrified. The impact of redundancy cannot be underestimated - a loss of identity, and self-confidence in tatters. It can leave you freewheeling emotionally for several months, and go through a process of grief similar to bereavement. Parking financial concerns aside, sometimes a redundancy can be a blessing – and the best thing that ever happened to you.
If you relate to these feelings, contact me today to talk about how coaching can help give you new perspective and empowerment for the future.
My 7 top tips: 1. See this as an opportunity
This may be first time you’ve been able to think ‘what is it I really want to do?’ and to explore that. What would make you fulfilled? 2. There are people who can really help
Reach out to people who are positive, who energise you, and preferably who’ve been on this journey themselves. Who can give you good advice? 3. Be constructive
Update and improve your CV, your LinkedIn profile and build up your network of contacts. This could be where your next job comes from. 4. Get independent financial advice
This will help you think about the minimum you need to survive – which may open up more choices to you. 5. Reframe your thinking
Recognise your strengths and how marketable you are. Working with a coach can be really beneficial for this. 6. Self-care
Take care of your mental wellbeing so you’re energised and positive. We know that job loss can take a drastic toll on mental health. Men are especially susceptible - one in seven men develop depression within six months of losing their job according to figures from Mind. It’s thought this is because men, in particular, often define themselves by their profession.
How coaching can help
I draw on positive psychology techniques in my coaching practice and there are ways from positive psychological research and application that a redundancy can result in positive outcomes. These range from Hope Theory, resilience, strengths, compassion, appreciative inquiry and happiness. Such techniques can have a positive impact on those facing redundancy by giving them tools to: 1. Discover their strengths and be able to bring these out in their CV and in interview. 2. Boost their resilience, so that they are able to bounce back from adversity more quickly and more effectively. 3. Create hope and set compelling goals to achieve. 4. Appreciate the undoubted talents that they have, to boost their self-esteem and confidence.
For an exploratory chat about how coaching can help you following a redundancy, see the bigger picture and develop resilience, contact me today.
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