Career Transformation
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Empowering people to cross boundaries
We work alongside executives to help them with their career transformation, whether they are currently in a role, starting a new one, trying to navigate a new direction, or stuck in an organisation and not sure of the next step. We also work with them if they require outplacement support when leaving a company.
Challenging and testing times related to economic uncertainty, geo-political issues, climate change and pandemics have pushed individuals to re-think and re-imagine their career, whether due to business closure, an unexpected redundancy situation, or lack of alignment between the company vision and mission and those of the executives. At Ascend, we work directly with affected individuals, as well as supporting HRDs and CEOs, with career transformation and outplacement support for their people.
Our specialists are hugely experienced and well networked coaches. They are empathetic and understanding, knowing when to be supportive and knowing when to dig you in the ribs. They use a variety of thinking tools, practical exercises, and insights to help you generate and evaluate opportunities to make the best of the next phase in your career, in addition to giving you the added benefit of strong senior networks.
We will guide you through a four-stage process to ensure you have the best chance possible to follow your dreams, hit the ground running and, transform your life.
1. Understanding the reality
Our journey begins with understanding where you want to go and what you’re here to change, so you can find focus, build resilience for what’s to come, and explore the exciting opportunities.
2. Preparing for transformation
Having established your vision, it’s time to review your personal brand. We will zone in on your strength and experience and make sure that your online presence showcases your talent in the best possible way. We’ll also explore your network to see who you can tap in to get you to where you want to be.
3. Moving onwards and upwards
This phase is about putting a plan into action as you prepare to interview for your next role. We’ll act as your sounding board and help you sharpen interview techniques and practice, making sure you are ready for the next steps.
4. Supporting future growth
As you negotiate and accept your new role, we stay by your side, prepping you so that you can hit the ground running, and supporting you during the first hundred days to make sure that you are happy and that all is well.
To find out more about how Ascend’s career transformation and outplacement support can help you, or your colleagues to thrive, please contact us.
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“My coaching with Ascend has given me more confidence in myself and had a major impact on my performance within my current role. My coach was excellent at breaking things down and getting outcomes for me in a way I can achieve. I found my coach to be much more personal, with a real focus on me and a desire to build a lasting relationship rather than a supplier / customer engagement. Overall, my Ascend coach provided a very professional service that gets results.”