Reframing Redundancy as a Pivot

Redundancy can feel deeply personal. It can bring shock, rejection, and even a sense of lost identity. What matters to remember is that redundancy is about the role, not you. Jobs disappear because of restructures, mergers, automation, or shifts in the market. None of that changes your capability, relevance, or value. It is not a failure. It is a pivot.

Language plays a powerful role in how you experience this moment. Shifting from asking why this is happening to you to recognising that it is happening for you changes how you move forward. Redundancy is not something to hide, but it does not need to become the centre of your story either. You acknowledge it, own it, and then focus on what comes next.

In today’s market, redundancy is no longer a stigma. For many leaders, it becomes the catalyst for their strongest chapter. What defines you is not the event, but how you respond to it with resilience, momentum, and a forward looking mindset.

Practical tip
Write one positive, future focused sentence that explains your redundancy and what it has opened up for you. Use it to keep your mindset and messaging anchored on opportunity rather than loss.

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