A restructuring is underway.

Negotiated, not prescribed - At director level and above, what's on the table is almost never determined by statute alone

2-4 months - Typical amount left on the table by professionals who don't know what's negotiable in both markets

CHF 120-200K / £80-£150k+ - Realistic settlement range for a Director-level profressional with 7+ years tenure, depending on market and negoitation

The impact

The 5 Stages

What I help with at each one:

Stage 1 — Read the situation - Something has shifted and nothing is confirmed yet. The signals are already there — the question is whether you're reading them accurately before the windows close.

Stage 2 — Prepare the move What's available to you after the formal process starts is determined by what you do before it. Most people begin too late.

Stage 3 — Navigate the event The announcement has landed or the conversation has happened. This is where most people make the expensive mistakes — reacting rather than responding.

Stage 4 — Make the decision Three paths have emerged. The organisation has made a calculation about what it will cost to exit you. That number is rarely the first offer.

Stage 5 — Act on the outcome CV, LinkedIn, narrative, role archetypes, and compensation anchor — all set before you're visible in the market. The preparation determines the market entry, not the other way around.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

The right level of support depends on where you are.

Some people want a thinking partner from the first signal through to the outcome. Others need clarity on one specific stage. All of it starts with a Decision Call.

From Start to Outcome: You're in it from the start and want support through every stage — reading what's happening, preparing before the process locks, navigating the event, and acting on the outcome correctly. From CHF 5'000.

Diagnosis and preparation: Something is coming but hasn't landed formally. You want a clear read on your position and a sequenced plan before the process begins. Ends with a written position summary. From CHF 2'750.

The decision in front of you: Something has landed — an offer, an announcement, a conversation you weren't expecting. You need a clear read on what's on the table and a defined next move, quickly. From CHF 2'000.

Not sure where to start?

If your situation isn't listed, that doesn't mean I can't help. Senior career decisions rarely fit neatly into one box. Email lisa@nextpositionadvisory.com and describe your situation in a few lines. I'll tell you honestly whether anything I offer is relevant.