Stepping down to a more junior role; how to navigate the change

Finding purpose, peace, and perspective when stepping back in seniority

Tue 10 Jun 2025

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Stepping down to a more junior role doesn’t have to feel like failure. It can be a courageous, thoughtful move toward greater alignment with your values, energy, and sense of purpose. In this Transition Group session, career coach Daniel Ough facilitates a panel discussion with professionals who’ve navigated the complexities of stepping back in seniority. They reflect on identity, influence, burnout, and mission, offering candid insights and practical wisdom for anyone considering a similar path.

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Daniel Ough

Daniel is a career and executive coach with over 20 years of international experience, including outplacement coaching. He has received the CEG designation from CoachU and is the Principal Coach of Sandpiper Coaching. He was a Chartered Engineer for 30 years. Daniel was was the careers columnist for a weekly magazine for five years, and for over a year he co-hosted a weekly radio show focused on careers, answering questions from listeners on a live phone-in program.