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 concrete example: a promotion

Let’s take the example of Laura, 40, who has just received a promotion in a new department. She’s motivated, but soon she begins to doubt herself:

“Am I really capable of managing this team?”
“Am I legitimate in this role?”

She starts postponing meetings, avoids discussing her projects with her new colleagues, and retreats to her previous tasks. The result: her stress increases, and her transition gets off to a rough start.

Laura is not alone in this situation. Many executives and managers face similar challenges during a career transition. But with a few simple adjustments, it’s possible to turn this resistance into strength.

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 will help you:

• 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