Tip 5 – think carefully about money
As you plan your career transition money is such an important part, but something we often shy away from. Talking about the fear of losing a salary and pension may deter people from making a big move.
Changing the way we think about money can be a really fundamental thing to explore and potentially think if certain mindsets are not serving you well.
Ciara presented an example of a client who said it can be easy to fall into the trap of taking a job at a much lower salary just to get out of the one that you're in. And his advice was to know your worth. Be clear about your non-negotiables, including your salary and your working hours and your pension, so you don't inadvertently end up in a worse financial position than you're already in.
Tip 6 – look after yourself
It may feel tough and quite lonely going through a transition, Ciara describes how even chief executives and senior leaders have increasingly had a difficult time at work and as a result, their confidence is a low ebb. So though other people often see these people as competent and inspiring, they’ve often had the stuffing knocked out of them by everything that they've been managing in recent years.
To manage a career transition well put your own needs first. For some people that could mean leaving their job first, to take some time out before they start to make a transition and find the head space to focus on themselves.
When you're making a career transition, it's important to be looking at all aspects of your wellbeing; your physical health, your mental health, sleep, all of those things that are going to put you in the best possible frame of mind for making a confident career transition.