016 | Navigating redundancy with Andrew West-Moore

Overcoming Redundancy and Moving Forward

Sadly, lots of PMs have experienced redunancy in recent times.

With so many affected, we wanted to chat to Andrew as he discusses his how he navigated through his personal redundancy experience.

He explains how reshaping his perspective and focusing on his values helped him move forward. Andrew shares practical tips for recognizing and dealing with the emotional impact of redundancy, conducting job searches, and getting prepared for job interviews. He also emphasizes the importance of being authentic, vulnerable, and honest during the job seeking phase.

Andrew explains how he stayed positive and found a new role that aligns with his values, while advising others going through a similar experience to be patient, absorb the impact and remain true to their values.

00:00 Introduction to Navigating Redundancy

00:22 Personal Experience with Redundancy

01:08 Coping Strategies and Lessons Learned

02:57 The Emotional Impact of Redundancy

06:08 The Power of Networking and Support

07:17 Transitioning and Regrouping After Redundancy

07:42 The Importance of Values in Job Search

09:34 The Role of Authenticity and Vulnerability

11:18 The Job Interview Experience

30:26 Finding the Right Fit: The New Role

33:56 Reflections and Final Thoughts