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Why It Matters

 

“Executive job loss is rarely about competence — and always about context.”

Even top performers get caught in restructures, mergers, board changes, or shifting market conditions. When it’s coming — or even just feels like it might be — preparation can make the difference between scrambling and stepping into your next opportunity with intention.

The Signals Are Subtle — Until They Aren’t

Pay attention to early warning signs:

  • Budget reallocation or headcount freezes

  • Leadership changes that don’t include you

  • Fewer invites to strategic conversations

  • Subtle shifts in tone, visibility, or influence

If something feels “off,” don’t wait for the formal conversation. Start planning.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Waiting until the news is official

  •  Assuming loyalty = protection

  • Thinking your next role will come from your resume alone

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What to Do Right Now (Even If You’re Not Sure Yet)

  • Quietly update your LinkedIn and resume — focus on impact, not job descriptions

  • Reach out to peers, mentors, and recruiters before you need them

  •  Identify what you actually want next — not just what’s available

  • Write down your wins and quantify them (you’ll forget under pressure)

This isn’t disloyal. It’s smart risk management.

Don’t Just Prepare to Land — Prepare to Leverage

Losing a role can be the catalyst for growth, not just survival:

  • Move into advisory or fractional work

  • Shift industries or redefine your title

  • Launch a project you’ve been sitting on

  • Reassess what success means on your terms

But none of that happens if you’re in panic mode. Preparation gives you agency.

What Great Looks Like

  • A leader who leaves before they have to — not because they must
  • A transition strategy that starts with curiosity, not crisis
  • A network that’s warmed up before the storm hits

TL;DR: Proactive Interviewing = Strategic Readiness

  • Trust your gut — early signs matter

  • Refresh your narrative before you need to

  • Use this moment to reflect, not react

  • The most successful transitions start quietly and early

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