Change Management

Change: a source of anxiety . . .

. . . that can be transformed

Whether it’s a new assignment, a promotion, a change in position, or moving to a different company, career transitions are often synonymous with stress. Even when positive, they can lead to doubts and a sense of insecurity.

This is normal: our brain loves routines and perceives the unknown as a threat.

Are you facing a career transition or a professional shift, feeling that blend of excitement and fear? Perhaps you’re starting to delay certain decisions, feeling stuck, or even beginning to doubt yourself?

Why is resistance to change normal?

When a transition occurs, whether professional or personal, our mind instinctively focuses on the risks. This dates back to our distant ancestors, for whom vigilance in the face of danger was a matter of survival. We think about what we might lose: our position, our credibility, our comfort… And limiting thoughts start to emerge.

These thoughts create anxiety, which manifests as avoidance behaviors, such as procrastination, excessive self-doubt, and a lack of initiative.

The key to breaking this vicious cycle ?

Developing your agility to see change not as an obstacle,
but as an opportunity

A real-life example: an imposed reassignment

Take Laura, 40 years old, whose role was moved to a different department following a company restructuring. New position, new location, new points of reference. She wants to do well, but very quickly, doubts start to creep in:

“Will I be able to find my place and my value in this new environment?”

“Why am I being forced into this change? Is this really the right direction for me?”

“Do I really have the skills to succeed here?”

The result: her stress levels rise, adapting becomes difficult, and she feels lost.

Marion is far from alone. Many managers and executives go through this kind of imposed transition. Yet with a few targeted adjustments, this uncertain period can become an opportunity to reset priorities, find a new balance… or even finally consider that career shift, that professional reconversion, or that long-postponed project.

3 Astuces Pour Réussir Votre Transition Professionnelle

Shift perspectives

Instead of focusing on what you might lose, ask yourself: “What can this professional change bring me?”

Make a list of the new skills you’ll gain, the relationships you’ll build, and the challenges you’ll overcome.

By adopting a positive outlook, you’ll naturally reduce the stress associated with the unknown.

Accept that discomfort
is temporary

Take action
as soon as possible

The best way to combat resistance to change is to dive in!

Identify small actions that will help you prepare: meet your new colleagues, ask questions to clarify your goals, or note down the first steps to take.

Each small action reduces uncertainty and builds your confidence.

3 Tips for a Successful Career Transition

Take action
as soon as possible

The best way to combat resistance to change is to dive in!

Identify small actions that will help you prepare: meet your new colleagues, ask questions to clarify your goals, or note down the first steps to take.

Each small action reduces uncertainty and builds your confidence.

Why work with a coach?

A coach offers you a safe, energising, and confidential space to reflect and:

• navigate your career transition with calm and confidence
• turn change into an opportunity through fresh perspectives
• take concrete actions to succeed at each stage of your journey