When Moving On is Not a Choice
Reframing the departure as an opportunity to embrace.
Sometimes things don’t work out.
When things don’t work out, it isn't a failure— it's usually symptomatic of a misalignment. Through Enneagram insights, we can explore why the match wasn't right and use that intelligence to determine where the attorney can truly thrive. This distinguishes the Catalyst Effect from traditional outplacement, as we do a root cause analysis based upon the attorney’s needs and motivators to understand the past and better plan for the future. This approach uses:
Positive Strategy - Transforming the departure narrative into a growth story
Extended Timeline - Collaboratively planning for optimal transition timing
Network Leverage - Accessing the firm’s connections for potential new opportunities, when appropriate
Skills Translation - Articulating the attorney’s transferable value to new markets
Reputation Protection - Maintaining professional standing throughout process
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An Enneagram-Informed Career Strategy
This is where the Enneagram becomes an invaluable resource. Your personality type reveals why certain environments, assignments and goals energize you and others drain you. We use this insight to target roles and firms where you'll naturally excel, preventing future misalignment.
Attorneys may discover that large firm life is not conducive to their success, as they need a more personal and familial kind of environment to do their best work. Or they may conclude that an in-house position would be more fulfilling, because they enjoy the “big picture” aspect of being part of something larger than an individual case or matter. They may even discover that the practice of law doesn’t suit them at all! The Enneagram is an integral part of the discernment process to create a level of understanding of the person’s motivators, needs and potential derailers that is vital to charting a career path.
The Fit-Focused Reframing Program
Weeks 1-4: Reframing & Self-Discovery
Enneagram assessment and fit analysis
Departure narrative reframing and story crafting
Values clarification and career motivation mapping
Strengths identification and transferable skills audit
Weeks 5-8: Strategic Planning & Firm Collaboration
Collaborative departure timeline development
Reference strategy and relationship preservation
Target market identification and opportunity mapping
Personal brand rebuilding and positioning strategy
Weeks 9-12: Launch Preparation & Execution
Network activation and opportunity pursuit
Interview preparation and negotiation strategy
Transition logistics and knowledge handover
New role integration and success planning
Everybody Wins
What Attorneys Achieve:
A Reframed Narrative - Transforming departure into strategic career evolution
Enhanced Self-Awareness - A deeper understanding of optimal work environments
Accelerated Placement - Faster placement in better-aligned positions
Preserved Relationships - Maintaining positive professional connections
Increased Confidence - Restored professional self-esteem and career momentum
What Firms Achieve:
Reputation Protection - Maintaining standing as employer of choice
Relationship Preservation - Keeping positive connections with talented professionals
Referral Opportunities - Access to a robust alumni network for future needs
Cultural Clarity - Better understanding of organizational fit factors
Reduced Liability - Collaborative, documented departure processes