Rebuilding Your Network After Job Loss: The Hard Truth and the Path Forward

One of the most challenging realities of leaving a job is the sudden shift in your professional network. The suppliers who once valued your input move on to engage with your successor, your former team reports to someone new, and those invitations to speak at events may start landing in someone else’s inbox. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but recognising and accepting this reality is the first step to rebuilding stronger, more permanent connections.

This blog post explores why this shift occurs, how to cope with it, and how to rebuild your network with intention and deep authenticity.