Hardly a week goes by without news of another high-profile layoff. From tech giants like Meta and Tesla to government agencies and financial institutions, corporate professionals at every level find themselves confronting an unsettling new normal. As a career coach, outplacement provider, and host of The Job Hunting Podcast, I've observed firsthand the toll layoffs are taking both financially and emotionally. In this episode’s conversation with Steve Jaffe, author of "The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery," we unpacked the psychological impacts of job loss and how professionals can emerge stronger.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Navigating Layoffs: A Personal Journey
• 02:07 Understanding the Stages of Grief in Layoffs
• 04:52 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Resilience
• 07:57 The Impact of Identity Loss
• 11:02 Managing Anger and Bargaining
• 13:42 The Importance of Rest and Recovery
• 16:49 Finding Meaning and Moving Forward
• 25:25 The Importance of a Well-Rounded Life
• 27:24 Shame and Identity in Unemployment
• 29:07 Owning Your Professional Identity
• 30:58 The Job Search as Full-Time Work
• 33:59 Building and Utilizing Your Network
• 37:14 Resilience in Job Searching
• 39:04 The Role of Career Coaching
• 40:55 The Value of a Strong Network
• 46:05 Living with Intentionality
• 51:38 New Chapter

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• Link to Purchase Steve's book

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

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