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OUTPLACEMENT SUPPORT

TURN DEPARTING LEADERS INTO POSITIVE AMBASSADORS

Specialised transition support for senior functional leaders


When a senior leader exits your organisation, standard outplacement support falls short. Leaders at C-suite, SVP, and Partner levels get caught in the outplacement gap: too experienced for standard programmes with junior coaches, but not always allocated the budget reserved for CEO transitions. The result? Senior leaders receive cookie-cutter support that doesn't match the complexity of their positioning challenge or the stakes of their departure.


Your departing leaders face unique career transition needs that generic providers simply don't understand—and the cost of a bitter departure at this level extends far beyond severance.

STANDARD OUTPLACEMENT FAILS SENIOR LEADERS

They Can’t Translate Their Value

Typical Networking Approaches Don't Get Results

They Can’t Translate Their Value

Senior leaders need an outside-in perspective to translate their value in ways companies actually respond to. Generic coaches lack the business experience to provide this, so a CTO's transformation gets reduced to "IT project," a CHRO's culture work becomes "HR initiative," and capabilities that should open doors to the right opportunities go unrecognised.

Career Paths Aren't Linear

Typical Networking Approaches Don't Get Results

They Can’t Translate Their Value

Being let go is an inflection point: senior leaders need a peer-level partner who can see possibilities they can't and inspire them about what lies ahead, not a junior coach following a template. Standard outplacement uses generic coaches who don't understand the breadth of opportunities open to specialists (emerging careers, adjacent roles, portfolio careers, NED/board positions, sector pivots) or how to position themselves to land those jobs. Where does a Chief Data & Analytics Officer go next? A General Counsel? A Chief Risk Officer? Cookie-cutter workflows can't navigate these paths.

Typical Networking Approaches Don't Get Results

Typical Networking Approaches Don't Get Results

Typical Networking Approaches Don't Get Results

Generic job boards and cookie-cutter outreach don't work at senior levels. Your departing leaders need to activate the networks that actually matter: which headhunters specialise in their space, how to get their attention, and who in their network will make a material difference. Standard outplacement can't provide this insider knowledge.

MY SOLUTION

A Unique Combination: Headhunter Insider + Business Practitioner

Unlike standard outplacement coaches, I've worked on both sides of the hiring equation: 7 years as an executive headhunter and coach at Spencer Stuart and 20+ years in high-stakes business environments including management consulting (BCG, Accenture) and corporate leadership (Sodexho, The World Bank). 


I understand what companies want, how decisions get made, and how to position your departing leaders to win.

SUPPORTING YOUR LEAVERS

Coaching, Motivation & Support

Positioning: CV/Resume, LinkedIn, Pitch & Stories

Coaching, Motivation & Support

I am specialised in supporting senior leaders (C-suite, SVP, VP, Partner to Senior Partner level) across functions:


  • Strategy & Corporate Development
  • Technology, Digital, Data & AI / CTO, CIO, CDAO, CISO
  • Marketing & Communications / CMO
  • People & HR / CHRO / CPO
  • Finance / CFO
  • Legal & General Counsel
  • Operations & Supply Chain
  • Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer / CCO / CRO
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Transformation & Change
  • And other leadership roles across industries

Rebuild & Career Activation

Positioning: CV/Resume, LinkedIn, Pitch & Stories

Coaching, Motivation & Support

Gain clarity on the target career path through motivation exploration, looking at other non-linear careers, conducting a comprehensive skills audit, and a market positioning assessment.


The outcome:
✓ Career Path Activation document defining target roles and unique experiences
✓ Clear competitive positioning
✓ Focused direction that saves months of wasted effort

Positioning: CV/Resume, LinkedIn, Pitch & Stories

Positioning: CV/Resume, LinkedIn, Pitch & Stories

Positioning: CV/Resume, LinkedIn, Pitch & Stories

Craft compelling narrative that translates specialist expertise into strategic business value for different audiences – from social situations to formal interviews.



The outcome:
✓ Executive pitch positioning them for the role they want
✓ CV/resume and LinkedIn profile that gets attention from those that matter
✓ Interview story bank with concrete examples
✓ Confidence to articulate value in any setting

Job Search Strategy & Placement

Job Search Strategy & Placement

Positioning: CV/Resume, LinkedIn, Pitch & Stories

Strategic action plan with headhunter contacts, proven templates, target companies, and week-by-week execution roadmap.


The outcome:
✓ Step-by-step navigation plan eliminating guesswork
✓ Golden List of headhunters with approach strategies
✓ Target companies and stakeholder mapping
✓ Email templates and LinkedIn strategies that get responses (with AI-prompts)
✓ Clear progress metrics

Ongoing Coaching Support

Job Search Strategy & Placement

Ongoing Coaching Support

Continuous support, accountability, interview prep, and negotiation coaching throughout the journey.



The outcome:
✓ Real-time support for your departing executive when they need it
✓ Interview preparation and practice for executive audiences
✓ Negotiation support
✓ Sustained momentum

RESULTS & EXPERIENCE

Results: proven track record with 90 day average placement.  My clients secure roles quickly and leave your company as positive ambassadors

Experience: insider knowledge from an executive headhunter at one of the world’s top firms 

20+ years as a leader in consulting and business (BCG, Accenture, The World Bank Sodexho, and as a PropTech entrepreneur)

Qualified, supportive coach who cares about your people as much as you do.  Successful placement protects your reputation; maintains valuable relationships; and turns a departure into a positive alumni connection.

GIVE DEPARTING LEADERS AN EDGE

Custom proposals aligned to your talent objectives
Book a free call to discuss your needs

HEAR WHAT MY CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY...

"Losing my job was incredibly difficult. You've been my thought partner, career strategist, and supporter all in one. There was a point where I was losing confidence in myself – you gave it back to me and more."

Chief Technology Officer

"I never thought about my career from this perspective before. Thank you for showing me how to approach it differently – the impact in such a short time has been remarkable."

Legal Professional

"You've helped me recognize how I've been underrepresenting my value. Your insights have been transformative."

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

"This process has been invaluable, and I appreciate how you consistently prompt me to think differently. Your guidance has been transformative."

Media & Tech Analytics Leader

"You've been part cheerleader, part therapist, and entirely brilliant throughout this journey."

Change & Transformation Leader

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