• Loss of Identity and Status: Senior executives often tie a large portion of their self-worth, social standing, and daily structure to their corporate title, authority, and team impact. • Psychological Impact: Sudden termination, role elimination, or board restructuring can trigger grief, anxiety, guilt, or a sense of failure. • Re-evaluating the "Why": An exit forces a fundamental question of personal and professional purpose—shifting from maintaining an existing machine to deciding what truly drives the next chapter.