Redundancy, Reinvention & the Courage to Start Over — with June Hogan

About the June Hogan:With over 25 years in the people profession, June brings a wealth of experience in HR operations and career development. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in HR and is an ICF Certified Professional Coach, which she achieved in 2017. Since 2019, she has been dedicated to Career Coaching and Outplacement Support through her own successful practice.June has collaborated with individuals across all organisational levels, from emerging managers to senior leaders, across a range of industries. She has become a trusted partner for those navigating career transitions and facing redundancy. Her clients describe her coaching style as empathetic, insightful, and transformative.Her coaching philosophy centres around creating a safe and reflective space.  With a gentle curiosity, June serves as a thought partner, helping clients uncover deeper insights and achieve clarity on their next steps. Her approach is rooted in understanding each individual’s unique situation, identifying what truly matters to them, and equipping them to thrive in their careers.Website: https://wildwoodcoaching.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junehogan/About the episode:In this episode of the Courageous Coach Podcast, Melissa speaks with June Hogan, a seasoned HR professional turned coach, about her journey through redundancy and how it shaped her coaching practice. June shares her insights on the importance of empathy in coaching, the role of courageous coaching, and the challenges faced by individuals during life-changing events like redundancy. They discuss the significance of preparing line managers for difficult conversations and the need for a human connection in coaching. June emphasizes the liberating power of courage and the importance of embracing one's identity as a businesswoman.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to June Hogan02:36 - Navigating Redundancy and Life Changes03:09 - The Role of Coaching in Outplacement Support06:13 - Courageous Coaching: Authenticity and Vulnerability10:32 - Empathy vs. Sympathy in Coaching12:52 - Preparing Line Managers for Difficult Conversations17:35 - Building Courage in Clients21:57 - Balancing Vulnerability and Challenge in Coaching31:13 - Embracing Business Identity and Growth38:01 - The Liberating Power of CourageYou can find out more about the work I do to help coaches be more courageous with their clients, their business and their lives by:Visiting my website - https://www.melissahague.com/courageous-coachesConnect with me on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissa-hagueSign up to my mailing list here - https://mailinglistsignup.melissahague.com/landing-page-8347Or, If you’d like chat about all thing’s courage, then you can book a chat with me here - https://calendly.com/melissahague/let-s-talk