Laid Off. Life On!

On this week's episode of the #LaidOffLifeOn Podcast, host Kelsey Waldrop engages in a captivating dialogue with American journalist, blogger, author, shared parenting activist, and media personality Emma Johnson. Together, they explore the transformative journey of re-envisioning ourselves and our lives as single moms and career-driven women. Dive deep into revolutionary ideas from Emma's latest book, "The 50/50 Solution," available now at wealthysinglemommy.com. Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional norms and inspires new possibilities. The 50/50 Solution book - out now! (wealthysinglemommy.com)   Evaluating Our Roles and Our Choices as Single Mom's With Careers: A look at the roles we naturally fall into, the choices we make, and why a more equal co-parenting solution might be the answer to helping us survive and thrive in life after layoff and overall in our careers! #unconventionalparenting. Fostering a spirit of collaboration:  A conversation about why a more equal split has the potential to help us find a better job faster, is better for us as working moms, for the fathers, and for our kids. Tips and Tricks for Re-Opening The Custody: How to navigate the conversation, when the custody agreement that is currently in place is no longer what we need or want.   Finding a moment of repport  Leverage research and data  Embrace vulnerability and speak from the heart  Face the hard stuff early #BeaBuffalo Why Its Better For Kids to Have Dad's More Involved In Their Lives: Embracing the fact that kids have a fundamental right to be parented by both mothers and fathers and to have the psychological, financial, and emotional safety that comes with having two active and caring parents.  Better physical, emotional, and mental health for children of divorce Higher career earnings for single mother Fostering an environment in which Fathers are involved and more likely to be active and present parents in our kids lives.  Educating our kids and allowing them to see their Mom's earning and being successful, and also seeing their fathers as natural care-takers and role models as men and Dad's. Expanding the Concept of Free Range Parenting:  A new and expanded spin on the concept of "free range mom's" which embraces the idea of empowering Dads to parent their own children according to their own primal needs and with a belief in their natural abilities as care-takers.  The Multi-Generational Impact of Expanded Co-Parenting Solutions: The multi-generational impact of a more equally shared parenting arrangements that includes exposureing our kids to different life-styles and beliefs which creates more opportunity for them to choose their own approach and style of parenting as they grow into adults. Finding the Right Support Systems: The importance of support system including unexpected sources of support including our in-laws and sometimes-surprising support we find from our church communities! Links From The Episode Free help for single moms in 2024: 16+ resources (wealthysinglemommy.com) The 50/50 Solution book - out now! (wealthysinglemommy.com) Contact Emma Johnson, journalist, activist and entrepreneur (wealthysinglemommy.com) About author Emma Johnson Emma Johnson is a business journalist, gender equality activist, best-selling author of The Kickass Single Mom (Penguin), The 50/50 Solution: The Surprisingly Simple Choice that Makes Moms, Dads, and Kids Happier and Healthier after a Split (Sourcebooks) and founder of Wealthysinglemommy.com, the world's largest platform for single moms. A former newspaper and Associated Press reporter, Emma has been featured on New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Headline News,  CNBC, NPR, TIME, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Doctors, and many more. An advocate for 50/50 parenting when mom and dad live separately, Emma frequently speaks on women's issues, including at the United Nations Summit for Gender Equality, Google and legislative bodies. Emma grew up in Sycamore, Ill. with a single mom and two brothers. Today she lives in Richmond, Va., with her son and daughter. About host Kelsey Waldrop Kelsey Waldrop is a former Big Four strategy executive, a change and transformation expert, Podcast host of the show LaidOff.LifeOn!, and an ICF certified coach for executives in career and life transitions. She is also a certified group exercise instructor, (poorly) ranked USTA tennis player, a free range approach mom to two incredible kids, and adoring wife to the man that was designed for me. Kelsey specialize in career strategy and coaching for executives at critical decision points in their careers and bring unparalleled career strategy and coaching expertise in Executive New Hire success acceleration (Year One and First 90 Days) where she have helped over 600 senior leaders around the world survive and thrive in their new organizations and roles.  Her love and passion is empowering men and women to acclerate, elevate, and innovate their careers and lives! www.kelseywaldrop.com

"$1.5 Million Dollars." This is the amount of money we leave on the table over the course of our careers by failing to negotiate during salary conversations at critical career transitions, including level and role promotions or acquiring new jobs. On today’s episode of the #laidofflifeon podcast, Kelsey Waldrop is joined by special guest Keri-Lynne Shaw, founder and CEO of The Salary Bump, to talk about the #landmines and #goldmines of salary negotiations at critical career transition points. Keri-Lynne Shaw is a salary and Fractional Chief People Officer revolutionizing salary negotiation and career growth. Starting in the trenches and learning the hard way, KL has mastered the nuances of compensation dynamics and is dedicated to empowering people to recognize their market value and negotiate with intent. On Today’s Episode, We Are Diving Into: Building the confidence to initiate and engage in salary negotiation conversations. Learning how to research, assess, and present a winning narrative that positions each negotiation as a win-win, ensuring both parties walk away feeling valued and satisfied with the result. Overcoming the mindsets and limiting beliefs that hold us back from negotiating for the compensation and salaries that we deserve and that prevent us from achieving the financial freedom we have earned: Not wanting to come across as greedy when asking for a higher salary. Money isn’t my number one value, so it's not worth negotiating for. If I do good work, the money will come. The job market is too tough; I need to accept whatever offers are given. Expanding compensation conversations that move beyond salary to total rewards-based packages that include often unexplored financial and non-financial benefits such as healthcare costs, car allowance, transportation costs, relocation, remote working options, and more! Answering the salary expectation question during job search and initial interviews. How not to be caught off guard. Learn to answer in ranges and not specific numbers. Building Confidence to Negotiate during unemployment or after being laid off, including the idea of building future salary increases into your negotiation strategy. The power of networking, including key networking tips and practical tools you can use to grow and nurture key relationships. Information on the coaching programs, courses, and offerings Keri-Lynne Shaw has to offer.   Keri-Lynne’s Profile linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw Website thesalarybump.com (Company) Email KL@thesalarybump.com Kelsey Waldrop's Profile www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop Website www.KelseyWaldrop.com Email KelseyWaldrop@potentialonpoint.com

Welcome to LaidOff.LifeOn! In today's episode, we're diving into the 5 Landmines that cost me a dream job at Netflix! Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and increase your success rate. Subpar Resume: Discover why a well-crafted resume is essential for making a strong first impression. Resources that are available to help optimize your resume to showcase your skills and experiences effectively. Lack of Interview Acumen: Explore the importance of mastering the art of interviewing. Techniques for improving your interview skills and confidently answering tough questions. Lack of Preparation: Understand why thorough preparation is key to a successful interview. Strategies for researching the company, understanding the role, and anticipating interview questions. Failure to Connect on a Personal Level with the Hiring Manager: Learn how building rapport with the hiring manager can influence their decision. Tips for fostering genuine connections during the interview process. Join me as I reveal the five critical interviewing mistakes I made, the one #goldmine that got me into the interview process in the first place, and the moment in which I understood the root cause of my significant failure during the job interview I had eagerly desired.  This is LaidOff.LifeOn! Let's do this! Connect With Me: www.KelseyWaldrop.com or  www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop        

Today on the #laidofflife podcast, we're shaking things up with our guest, seasoned sales executive and recent new hire, Molly Dotson. In March, Molly Dotson wrote a post celebrating her birthday and the successful end of a difficult six-month job search after experiencing a layoff. Her post became one of the top trending LinkedIn posts in the job search category. You can find her post here: Molly's Job Search Post People were inspired by her positive and authentic message that read and highlighted her job search journey: 'Job seekers, IYKYK, but for everyone else, I’ll paint a picture.' The post was a great summary, but the true riches were found two clicks below the surface, and today, Molly is bringing us an innovative way to look at the job search using a familiar framework applied brilliantly within a different context. Discover brand new #landmines and #goldmines that WORK when it comes to networking, interviewing, and converting interviews to offers. Including a demo that Molly prepared for listeners, demonstrating one of her tools and one of her unique processes to accelerate and elevate the job search process. Watch Video  So lets stop the insanity and start thinking about how to do things differently for a better result. Contact Information: Molly Dotson: Molly Dotson | LinkedIn Kelsey Waldrop: Kelsey (Dues) Waldrop | LinkedIn  www.KelseyWaldrop.com   Additional Reading Recommendations: Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert B. Cialdini https://a.co/d/gRpvJDr How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie https://a.co/d/gRpvJDr Getting to Yes, Without Giving In, by  Roger Fisher, William L. Ury, Bruce Patton  https://a.co/d/9ntAiA2  

What do recruiters really think when they see your resume? What is the difference between a resume passed on and a resume passed on to an interview?  Today career strategist and podcast host Kelsey Waldrop sat down with Talent Acquisition Manager and Interview Coach Margaret Buj to talk about the goldmines and the landmines for people who are in the job search process. It’s an insider’s point of view on the things that successful job applicants do differently with practical advice and actions job seekers can take to accelerate and elevate the journey to their next job.  Key Topics Include: Job Search Strategy including networking and relationship building. How to focus your job search and identify target companies Resume best practices including where and how much to tailor your resume for each role. ChatGPT and Other AI tools for resume writing, company research, interview preparation, networking  Getting creative in using LinkedIn, including a peak into what recruiters see and search for when identifying candidates for roles.  How and why a career coach can help you navigate the process faster and with better outcomes.   Additional Resources: ChatGPT Playbook:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VI3rUfz8kQyPVXXlwic1qhAr4jXgfEBvdlggZWSnQd8/edit https://growthschool.notion.site/Tools-Click-Here-80d93fa2dbc04734aee73670d1951885 https://growthschool.notion.site/ChatGPT-101-Resources-250-Prompts-50-AI-tools-08482594850844a5a59bb1ae0a2935c2 https://growthschool.notion.site/250-Prompts-Click-Here-326c1aa106f44d6f9a257a85a79869b5 Contact Margaret Buj: Margaret Buj | LinkedIn Websites Interview-Coach.co.uk (Personal) landthatjob.co.uk (Other) interview-coach.co.uk/interview-coach-online-course/ (Other) Contact Kelsey Waldrop: www.KelseyWaldrop.com www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop    

What do people who land higher paying jobs, faster do differently? Listen in this week to find out the answer to this question! We are also talking about making the most of the extra day we only get once every four years AND announcing the launch of a new program for anyone ready to kick their #LaidOffLifeOn journey into shape and start building some serious LifeOn muscles! Turns out, there is a method to the madness, and today Alan Stein, CEO and Founder of Kadima Careers, is joining the podcast to share what 30 years as a successful corporate executive and hiring manager at Google, Meta, Salesforce, Tableau, and American Express, combined with five lay-off experiences of his own, has taught him about navigating the job search process and what it takes to land a better job faster and with more money. We are talking #landmines and #goldmines when it comes to job acquisition, including the common distractions that can impede your job search progress, essential networking tips, little-known LinkedIn insights, salary negotiations, and other surprising tactics that will supercharge your path towards your next role. Tune in for a power-packed episode full of practical advice that will elevate your career game. SPECIAL FEATURES (Extended Podcast) Its a leap year and this week you have one extra day. Set an intention that will make THIS leap day powerful, memorable, and impactful. What are you going to do to make the MOST of the extra day  Subscribe now for more expert-guided discussions on the LaidOff.LifeOn! podcast. #ownyourcareer #laidofflifeon #jobsearchtips  Connect With Alan Alan Stein Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein www.kadimacareers.com Connect With Kelsey www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop www.kelseywaldrop,com Register for the LinkedIn Live Event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtobepreparedincaseyouloseyou7166168515895398400/theater/

"Did someone say Landmines and Goldmines? Yep! We are back with part II of our lessons learned and things we wish we had known then that we know now episode of Laid Off Life On." Host, Kelsey Waldrop is back to talk about five more of the landmines and goldmines in the journey from laid off to life on including job search burnout, answering the "what are you going to do now" question, part-time job benefits, letting go of the past, and career transformation caution. Grab a pen, share with a friend, and reach out via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop or via the website www.KelseyWaldrop.com to share your own lessons learned and to learn more about individual and group coaching programs. Link to Deb Haas LinkedInProfile: Deb Haas | LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop www.kelseywaldrop.com  

Today, I am thrilled to be interviewing and talking with former Olympian and High Performance Mindset Coach Erin Shean.  Erin not only set an intention and used rigorous goal setting to achieve her childhood goals of becoming an Olympic althete, but after retiring from professional sports, reimagined and created an incredible life and career, taking everything she learned about training for the Olympics to chart a course towards the next season in her life.  This is next level goal setting! Join us as we dive into an honest and upbeat conversation about:  The complexity of rebuilding our careers at mid-life versus at the beginning. Taking it back to basics when it comes to goal setting The importance of setting goals that are time-bound and the art of working backwards to honestly assess the time it takes to make each step along the way happen. The added value of daily habit tracking to prevent cheating. Mindset! Resistance, Boundaries, and Values Connect With Erin: Home | Ascension Coaching & Consulting Masterclass | Unleashing Your Inner Olympian (ascensioncoaching.co) Erin Shean| LinkedIn Profile Connect With Kelsey www.KelseyWaldrop.com Kelsey (Dues) Waldrop | LinkedIn

Welcome back to Season Two of the #LaidOff.LifeOn! Podcast. In this episode, we extend our heartfelt support to the thousands of individuals who have recently received the challenging news of a layoff. While facing this tough reality, it's crucial to remember that there is hope. Both myself and the entire #LaidOff.LifeOn! tribe stand united to offer our support during this difficult time. Reflecting on the past year since the 7-minute phone call that marked the end of a 22-year career with the organization where I began as an intern in college, this episode aims to rewind and revisit those initial weeks post-layoff. I'll be sharing the 5 (+1) valuable insights that I wish I had known back then but have since learned. Join us as we delve into discussions about #landmines, #goldmines, and practical tips for life after a layoff. Discover strategies to navigate the challenges of the first few weeks post-employment loss and embark on the journey to #LifeOn. Together, we'll explore how to not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of a layoff. . Recommended Reading: Rising Strong: Berne Brown https://a.co/d/gkgOoq1 Didn’t See That Coming: Rachel Hollis: https://a.co/d/4TB5aWA Designing Your Life: Bill Burnett and Dave Evans https://a.co/d/gkgOoq1 People to Connect With: ME! KelseyWaldrop: linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldop or www.KelseyWaldrop.com Dr. Bita Sarah Haynes, Ph.D: linkedin.com/in/drbhaynes Matthew Wexler: linkedin.com/in/matthewjwexler Lynne Williams: linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams Season One Episodes We Mentioned Today Psychology and Personal Transformation with Dr. Bita Sarah Haynes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-and-personal-transformation-an-interview/id1704853878?i=1000635086632 Pace, Space, and Place: A Framework For Resiliency With Matt Wexler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pace-space-and-place-a-framework-for/id1704853878?i=1000632484717  Avoiding The Landmines of Comparing Ourselves to Others:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avoiding-the-landmines-of-comparing-ourselves-to-others/id1704853878?i=1000629168681 #LaidOffLifeOn starts with Linkedin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifeon-starts-with-linkedin/id1704853878?i=1000626121249    

On September 25, 2000, Kevin Hines, then 19 years old, approached the Golden Gate Bridge with the intention of ending his own life. CNN reports that the iconic bridge in San Francisco is the leading suicide location in the United States and the second most utilized globally, boasting a 98% fatality rate. Remarkably, Kevin is one of only thirty-four individuals to survive the fall, and he stands as the sole person to regain full physical mobility. Although the fall shattered his body, it failed to break his spirit. Today, Kevin devotes his life to saving others and promoting mental health awareness, urging individuals to seek help and fostering empathy by sharing his message of hope. He has become one of the most respected and admired voices reflecting lived experiences. Kevin's story serves as an extraordinary testament to the resilience of the human spirit and as a poignant reminder for all of us to cherish the lives we lead. In this episode of LaidOff.LifeOn!, Kevin joins me for a candid conversation, providing insight into his life leading up to the day that could have been his last. He shares the harrowing experience of attempting to take his own life, the miraculous events that allowed him to survive, and the profound messages he now seeks to impart as he embraces the gift of life.  Kevin Hines is a storyteller at heart. He is a best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. In the year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival, including a sea lion that kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world, sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness and the ability to survive pain with true resilience. #BeHereTomorrow and every day after that.   #LaidOffLifeOnPodcast; #KevinHines; #SuicidePrevention; #MentalHealthAwareness; #GoldenGateBridge #SuicideSurvivor#Depression #HopeAndHealing #SuicideAwareness #BreakTheStigma #VeteransMentalHealth #LifeAfterSuicide #CelebrateLife #YourStoryMatters     For more information on Kevin Hines, visit https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ or follow him on social media: YouTube –    / kevinhines   Instagram –   / kevinhinesstory   Facebook -   / kevinhinesstory.us      For more information on Kelsey Waldrop, visit www.kelseywaldrop.com or connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop List of mental health support and suicide prevention resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Website: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Text Line Text: HOME to 741741 Website: Crisis Text Line International Suicide Hotlines Website: Befrienders Worldwide MentalHealth.gov Website: MentalHealth.gov American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Website: AFSP NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Website: NAMI To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) Website: TWLOHA The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386 Website: The Trevor Project Veterans Crisis Line Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1 for Veterans) Text: 838255 Website: Veterans Crisis Line Rethink Mental Illness (UK) Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Mon-Fri, 9:30 AM to 4 PM) Website: Rethink Mental Illness Remember, if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, please call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room. These resources are meant to provide support, information, and guidance for mental health concerns and suicide prevention.

Happy Thanksgiving LaidOff.LifeOn! Podcast Community. Gratitude is the Heart of Thanksgiving and today we are talking about the psychological and physiological benefits of gratitude, from improved physical and mental health, as well as enhanced relationships and how expressing thanks can positively impact our lives. We are also talking about the amazing superpower that gratitude has in helping us to set goals that are more meaningful, aligned to our values, and exponentially more likely to be achieved!  Gratitude is a Foundation that we can use when goal setting that works because when we appreciate what we have, it becomes easier to identify what we want to achieve and work towards these things with more passion and conviction. Gratitude can guide us in identifying goals that truly matter to us. Learn about the power of keeping a gratitude journal incluidng best practices, tools, and questions for reflection. Deep diving into the things that we are grateful for helps us to explore and understand why these things matter so much to us, helping us to tie our hearts and minds to the goals we set in our lives. Acknowledging our daily blessings is essential in helping us to shift our perspective and promote a positive mindset. Click the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of my website www.kelseywaldrop.com, and enter your email to receive a free, downloadable copy of the gratitude journal that I created as a gift for LaidOff.LifeOn listeners. The journal includes a one pager with journal prompts to help you get started, reflection questions, and a SMART goal setting worksheet that you can use to start setting more meaningul goals.   HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

A feeling of loss when it comes to our identity is a prevalent experience when we lose our jobs. But with the loss of identify comes an opportunity to re-examine where our true values lie and to use these findings to chart a more purposeful and intention led path forward. Dr. Sarah Bita Haynes joins us on this week’s podcast joins us to share how the application of Psychology based principles such as Maslov’s Hierarchy of Needs and Erickson’s stages of development can help us to separate our values from society driven expectations and to cultivate a new perspective on who we are, where we chose to spend our time, and how to prioritize as we get intentional on where we invest our energy going forward. #laidofflifeon #stagesoflife #hierarchyofneeds #corevalue #purpose #identifyloss #self-examination #priorities #energymanagement #positivepsychology #transformation #career #coaching. Links and Resources: Doc Bita Sarah’s Profile: linkedin.com/in/drbitahaynes Website: CoachEra.Com (Company) Email: drshaynes@gmail.com Kelsey Waldrop’s Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop Website:www.kelseywaldrop.com Email: KelseyWaldrop@potentialonpoint.com

Ghosting, the act of disappearing without a trace, leaving someone hanging in the digital ether, has become an all too common occurrence in today's job search landscape. And rejection, whether it's explicit or subtle, is an integral part of the job search process and part of life itself, one that can be emotionally challenging to navigate. In this episode, we'll explore ghosting within the context of rejection, why it happens and how to cope, grow from it, and maintain your self-esteem in the face of disappointment. So, if you've ever been ghosted or faced rejection, if you're curious about the reasons behind these behaviors, or if you're simply looking for strategies to handle the challenge of rejection with grace and resilience, you're in the right place and this is your podcast episode.   #resiliency #ghosting #laidofflifeon #rejection #motivation #inspiration #energystrategy   www.kelseywaldrop.com

Discovering Inner Stability and Psychological Safety During Job Transitions: A Discussion with Leadership Development Expert and ICF Certified Coach, Matt Wexler. In today's podcast, we are joined by leadership development expert and ICF certified coach, Matt Wexler. Together, we delve into the transformative power of the PLACE, SPACE, and PACE framework, as we learn how these concepts and their practical application can empower us to cultivate resilience and embrace new pathways in life after experiencing a layoff. Join us in this conversation about the power of connection, courage, and perspective during job transitions. #BeABuffalo Connect With Kelsey Waldrop www.KelseyWaldrop.com (21) Kelsey (Dues) Waldrop | LinkedIn Connect With Matt Wexler: Caring for Yourself While In-between Jobs (Part 1 of 2) — Matt Wexler (wexlercoaching.com) Caring for Yourself While In-between Jobs (Part 2 of 2) — Matt Wexler (wexlercoaching.com) (6) Matt Wexler | LinkedIn

Being Laid Off is an unexpected but potentially ideal time to start doing the things that we have always wanted to do. Including becoming a coach!  Today we are talking about all of the things that AI can't explain when it comes to coaching including what coaches actually do, the reasons people should NOT get into coaching, and why being certified as a coach matters.  Its an episode you won't want to miss... including a first ever opportunity to win one month of free career transitions coaching from host Kelsey Waldrop.  www.kelseywaldrop.com International Coaching Federation- Professional Coaching Association    

"What if what I wanted, or what I thought I wanted at 25, is not the same as what I want at 45?- I'm Supposed to Be Doing This Experiencing severe burnout from a career and life filled with success and stress, Suzanne made a bold decision and found the courage to step away from her corporate career and move with her family to Oaxaca, Mexico, where she embarked on a year-long journey of self-discovery and personal transformation. Join us as we talk about the value in slowing down, the freedom that comes with letting go, and the hard work that comes right before discovering real purpose and finally being able to say, 'I am supposed to be doing this". Suzanne Roske is a former partner at a global management consulting firm, author of the book "I am Supposed To Be Doing This", and founder of Vamonos Executive Coaching.    You can find Suzanne at: Vamonos Executive Coaching: https://vamonoscoaching.com/ I'm Supposed to Be Doing This:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneroske/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vamonosexecutivecoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vamonoscoach   You can find Kelsey at: www.KelseyWaldrop.com  

Lets take a break from resume writing, key word optimizing, interviewing, job seeking, and networking for just a moment to talk about how this time we unexpectedly find ourselves with after being laid off might be the opportunity to do the things we have always wanted to do, but have putting off until "work wasn't so busy."   On each episode in this four part series, I will be introducing you to the experts and trailblazers in the fields of book publishing, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and gap life living. Together we are going to talk about why now might be the perfect time to write a book or start a zoo, why these things might be the differentiator you need in a candidate saturated market to catch a recruiting or hiring managers attention, and why they might be more realistic than you think to accomplish.    In Part One we talk to personal brand specialist, media insider, and publisher Doug Crowe. His company, Author your brand, has launched over 500 books to #1 bestseller status by leveraging a business owners experience into a page-turning legacy book.   Connect With Doug DougCrowe.link/X Doug Crowe | LinkedIn   Connect With Kelsey www.KelseyWaldrop.com Kelsey (Dues) Waldrop | LinkedIn   Register for the October 26th Author Accelerator Workshop https://authoryourbrand.com/xcelerator

"Thoroughbreds Run With Blinders" During the time between Laid off and Life On, we are faced with circumstances like hightened insecurity, increased levels of sensitivity, and a higher set of stakes in finding a job or starting an entrepreunerial new business.  These high-stress conditions can move us into a mindset in which we frequently compare ourselves to others in a negative way and become overwhelmed by thoughts that can stall or derail us from our goals and impede our progress.  Today we are talking about strategies to overcome negative comparative thinking and how self-awareness, reducing social media exposure, and moving out of ourselves to help others builds the mindset muscles we need to keep us focused on running our own race and that will accelerate our path to success. #laidofflifeon #goals #motivation #mindsetmatters #gratitude #jobseeking #competition #focus #mindset #career #careercoaching  

Being laid off is a classroom in our careers that has a lot to teach us including some surprising lessons that might just accelerate the path to higher ambitions and greater success. On today's episode of LaidOff.LifeOn we are talking to Denise Reese about how she negotiated the highest compensation of her career after being laid off, built a booming business during COVID, and her strong advice on how to balance the urgency of finding a new job after being laid off with staying true to our values and real selves. Denise Reese is a Technology Senior Executive and Founder, CEO| Grace The Collection™. She is fun. She is fabulous. And she is ridiculously smart. You won’t want to miss it as she shares the lessons that she has learned from being Laid Off, and how she has used them to shape an amazing career and better and an incredible life. Show Links: Gracethecollection.com 10% Discount Code: LifeOn

Why is asking for and receiving help so hard? Asking for help is a critical success factors to surviving and thriving in the face of change. Yet the human mind naturallly defaults to the rejection of help from others. Why and what can we do to  accept and use the powerful gift or service being offered to it. And what are the consquences we will need to accept if we choose not to accept the gift.  Here is where we will talk about strategy, steps, and mindset shifts to acclerate the journey from Laid Off to Life On. And a little bit about Tom Cruise...  Kelsey issues four challengers to listeners that are designed to push listeners outside of their comfort zones, encourage personal growth, and build resilency as they pursue LIFE ON. www.kelseywaldrop.com