The AC Podcast

148: The Skills of Redundancy and Outplacement Coaching

In this Episode

Suzanne Penny, career coach and trainer joins our host, Mark Crossfield, for this enlightening discussion about how coaches can support organizations and employees through the difficult transition of redundancy. Her coaching has been shaped by her lived experience and drives her passion to prove that redundancy can be reframed as a time of transformation, rather than crisis. Suzanne also addresses the impact of the pandemic and hybrid working on redundancy practices, as well as the importance of receiving feedback and keeping a positive mindset. Full of tips and suggestions, this is a must-listen podcast episode if you are a coach or an organization supporting employees through redundancy.

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You Will Learn

• Learn what outplacement is and what the process typically involves
• The key challenges employees face when redundancy strikes
• How to guide clients through this career transition

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Guest Bio

Suzanne Penny is a career and leadership coach and trainer who has delivered group and 1-2-1 coaching to thousands of professionals and executives to help navigate redundancy. She has over 20 years of experience working for market-leading recruitment and outplacement organizations, having experienced redundancy twice herself. When she was let go from a new job as a single mum with one week's paid notice, Suzanne set up her business, Career Studios, to make a difference, providing practical and holistic outplacement and career development training. During the pandemic, Suzanne reached over 1000 people on voluntary webinars, bringing people together at this difficult time.

 

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