For many experienced executives, career transition naturally brings with it the question: What next? The answer often centres on finding another permanent role. Perhaps in a similar organisation, a different industry or one offering new challenges. But what if the next chapter of your career didn't necessarily involve another permanent appointment? Career transition can provide an opportunity to reconsider not only what we want to do next, but how and where we want to apply

Effective outplacement helps people move from an ending towards a new beginning. Its value cannot therefore be measured only by the resources provided. It must also be judged by the experience of the people using them.

Every career transition tells a different story. In this occasional series, we share the experiences and reflections of professionals who have recently completed DMA Group's Career Transition Programme. While every journey is unique, many of the lessons they describe are remarkably similar. We hope these shared experiences provide practical guidance and encouragement to others embarking on a similar path.