ANOTHER DOOR OPENS
Five Steps for Navigating Change in Life and Work
Eleanor Tweddell
RIGHTS SOLD: UK & Commonwealth/Bonnier Books
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Publishing September 2025
From the author of Why Losing Your Job Could Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You (Penguin) comes this hopeful and helpful 5-step guide on taking the chance to rethink work, life and everything.
We all face changes in life and, whether they are personal or professional, planned or unexpected, they are always messy, unpredictable and daunting.
Another Door Opens grapples with the reality of change - when our emotions are unravelling and we have no idea where to go next. But, however daunting it may seem, every change brings hope and opportunity.
After all, what is the best thing that could happen?
Through her practical 5-step process, leading change consultant Eleanor Tweddell guides readers from the initial impact of change through key stages such as ideation, lateral thinking and overcoming disruption. Combining psychological insights and expert interviews with practical insights, this is a warm, thoughtful and candid guide for anyone looking to navigate difficult changes with confidence and ease.
“‘If life just slammed a door in your face, this book is the key to open others instead. Another Door Opens is witty, wise and exactly what you need when you’re shouting, “Now what?!”’”
“‘A brilliant book [. . .] It left me feeling calmer and able to identify actions that were useful and relevant to the changes I am navigating.’”
“‘A must-read when navigating the turmoil and messiness of change.’”
“‘An essential guide to navigating change and finding ways not to just move past it but to fully embrace it.’”
“‘Like Wintering, but for your career. This book is a gem – a self-compassion toolkit for times of change.’”
Why Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You: (Five Simple Steps to Thrive after Redundancy)
Eleanor Tweddell
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Being made redundant is one of the hardest challenges you will face. But, with the right support and advice, it could be an opportunity. It can be a moment to stop, think and make positive changes. It might even be the best thing that ever happened to you.
Eleanor Tweddell works with organisations and individuals going through redundancy. In Why Losing Your Job… Eleanor draws on her experience, as well as conversations with her clients, to show how we can learn to adapt and thrive during one of our most difficult and transformative experiences.
Eleanor has developed a five-step plan to support you through the early stages of shock, through to building up the skills, self-confidence and motivation to thrive after redundancy; whether that is in your previous sector or something new. She shows you how to:
-Navigate feelings of anger, guilt and shame
-Search for new beginnings
-Overcome analysis paralysis
-Progress with small steps
Filled with wisdom and kindly support, this essential book will help you to respond to the challenges of redundancy and come out fighting.
Eleanor created the Another Door consultancy after being made redundant and wanting to take it as an opportunity to do something different. She started a blog, that turned into a book, that turned into a business.
Eleanor had a 23 year career in senior management with brands including Costa Coffee, Whitbread, RAC, Virgin Atlantic and Vodafone. She consults and contracts in true multi-hyphen style with clients including Channel 4, Reach plc, Harvey Nichols, Expertis and Bristol Water. She is also the host of the Another Door podcast.
Eleanor has featured in The Financial Times, The Guardian, Huff Post, The Telegraph, Red magazine, she has written for Grazia, Wired magazine, We are the City and Thrive Global.