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Layoffs are more than just a career setback—they’re a deeply personal experience that shakes your confidence, security, and sense of self-worth. After 20+ years in HR, laying off thousands of employees, and personally experiencing four layoffs (most recently in November), I know this journey from both sides of the table.
This podcast is for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of job loss. Whether you're reeling from the initial shock, figuring out your next steps, or searching for motivation to rebuild, we’ll walk this path together. Each episode will blend pers
This podcast is for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of job loss. Whether you're reeling from the initial shock, figuring out your next steps, or searching for motivation to rebuild, we’ll walk this path together. Each episode will blend pers
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If you’re a mid-career professional with years of experience but feel invisible in today’s job market, this episode is for you. Your career story didn’t stop working because you’re not valuable, it stopped working because the market changed. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down how personal branding really works, why relevance matters more than history, and how to reposition your experience so the market actually sees you.#MidCareer #CareerTransition #PersonalBranding #JobSearchStrategy #LaidOff #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #LinkedInTips #CareerClarity #ExitToExcelSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
If you’ve been submitting application after application and hearing nothing back, the problem probably isn’t your experience, it’s the strategy. For mid-career professionals, applying everywhere feels responsible. It restores structure, creates a sense of progress, and gives you something measurable to do after a layoff or during a quiet search. But at your level, volume doesn’t create momentum, it quietly erodes clarity, confidence, and positioning.In this episode of Exit to Excel, we break down why the “numbers game” advice works against experienced professionals, how volume turns strong careers into scattered narratives, and what actually creates traction in today’s hiring market.This isn’t about working harder or applying more.It’s about understanding how mid-career hiring really works — and how to move from motion to strategy.#ExitToExcel #MidCareerProfessionals #JobSearchStrategy #CareerAfterLayoff #ExecutiveSearch #CareerClarity #LeadershipCareers #HiddenJobMarket #ProfessionalPositioning #CareerTransitionSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
After a layoff, one question takes over: What do I do next? Stay in the same lane, pivot into something new, or try consulting? In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down how to make this decision strategically—without fear, panic, or rushing into the wrong move. Learn how to evaluate alignment, financial runway, and leverage so your next step actually moves your career forward, not just gets you by.#ExitToExcel #CareerAfterLayoff #MidCareerReset #CareerPivot #ConsultingLife #JobSearchMindset #CareerStrategy #LayoffRecovery #ProfessionalClarity #careerconfidence SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In this episode, LT dives into the identity crisis that happens when a title disappears after a layoff. If you’ve paused when someone asks, "So what do you do?", you’re not alone. Learn why losing a role can feel like losing yourself, how to separate identity from title, and how to rebuild confidence from the inside out. This is not about job searching. It’s about remembering who you are without the container.#ExitToExcel #LayoffRecovery #CareerIdentity #CareerConfidence #MidCareerProfessionals #ProfessionalGrowth #IdentityAfterLayoff #RebuildConfidence #CareerMindset #joblosssupport SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In the final episode of 2025, LT breaks down the real career lessons this year revealed. If 2025 felt confusing, heavy, or stagnant, this episode reframes the year as a season of clarity, not failure. Learn why effort alone isn’t enough in today’s workplace, why the rules quietly changed, and how to carry the insights of this year into a more intentional, grounded 2026. You are not behind. You were learning.#ExitToExcel #CareerReflection #YearEndReset #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceTruth #2025Lessons #ProfessionalClarity #CareerAdvice #ModernWorkplace #careerconfidence SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In Part 2 of The Forever Layoff series, LT shifts from naming the problem to building real career protection. Learn how to evaluate role risk, create optionality, adapt to AI-driven role compression, and build a personal career stability system that doesn’t rely on employer loyalty. If job security feels fragile, this episode will help you regain clarity, confidence, and control in an unstable workplace.#ForeverLayoff #CareerStability #JobInsecurity #ExitToExcel #CareerStrategy #FutureOfWork #AIAndCareers #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerConfidence #JobSearchBlueprintSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
Layoffs aren’t an event anymore — they’re a system. In this episode, LT introduces the concept of The Forever Layoff: the quiet, constant state of job insecurity shaping today’s workplace. If you’ve felt anxious after calendar invites, unsettled after reorganizations, or exhausted even while employed — this episode names what you’re experiencing and explains why it’s not your fault. This is Part 1 of a two-part series focused on diagnosis and clarity. Strategy comes next.#ForeverLayoff #JobInsecurity #ExitToExcel #CareerAnxiety #WorkplaceTruth #LayoffRecovery #CareerConfidence #ModernWorkplace #HRTruth #ProfessionalWellbeingSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
January is the biggest hiring month of the year, and this episode shows you exactly how to be ready. In this 2026 Job Search Reset, LT breaks down the step-by-step strategy to rebuild your confidence, clarify your target role, optimize your LinkedIn, upgrade your value story, and create a sustainable routine that actually works. If you want interviews in 2026, this reset is your starting line.#NewYearNewCareer #JobSearch2026 #CareerReset #ExitToExcel #JanuaryHiring #CareerClarity #JobSearchStrategy #CareerTransition #ProfessionalGrowth #JobSearchMotivationSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In this powerful holiday episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals the gifts job seekers actually need and how friends and family can truly show up with real support. From LinkedIn recommendations to warm introductions, mock interviews, and emotional safety, this episode gives job seekers the exact words to ask for help without shame. If you’re job searching or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.#ExitToExcel #JobSearchSupport #HolidayJobSearch #CareerTransition #JobSeekerLife #NetworkingSupport #CareerClarity #EmotionalWellness #CareerGrowth #jobsearchadvice SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals why December is secretly the BEST month for career moves — and how to turn holiday parties, family gatherings, and events into powerful networking opportunities. Learn exactly what to say, how to avoid awkward moments, and how to show up confidently even if you're unemployed or in transition. These holiday networking hacks will set you up for a strong January.#HolidayNetworking #CareerTips #JobSearch2024 #NetworkingHacks #ExitToExcel #CareerTransition #ProfessionalGrowth #JobSearchAdvice #DecemberHiring #careeropportunities SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In this Thanksgiving episode of Exit to Excel, LT shares a powerful message for anyone navigating a job search, layoff, or career transition. Discover how gratitude can ground you, strengthen your confidence, and shift your perspective even in uncertain seasons. This episode offers practical tools, a 5-minute gratitude practice, and a heart-to-heart reminder that your next chapter is already unfolding.#ExitToExcel #JobSearchTips #GratitudePractice #CareerTransition #LayoffSupport #ThanksgivingEpisode #MindsetShift #CareerGrowth #MotivationPodcast #PurposeAndDirectionSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
Discover the 5 AI tools every job seeker needs to stand out in 2025. Learn how to use ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, LinkedIn AI Job Match, and Rezi with proven prompts that streamline your search, sharpen your message, and help you move faster than other candidates. Download the free AI Job Search Prompt Kit in the description and start upgrading your strategy today.#AIforJobs #JobSearch2025 #CareerAdvice #ChatGPTTips #ClaudeAI #PerplexityAI #ResumeTips #LinkedInTips #InterviewPrep #atsresume SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR expert LeTonya shares a powerful 5-step strategy to help you become AI-enhanced instead of AI-replaced. Learn how to audit your tasks, leverage AI tools, shift your value focus, develop human-centered skills, and showcase your AI usage. Stay ahead of automation and turn AI into your career advantage. Tune in and start transforming your work today!#AIAtWork #CareerGrowth #AIandJobs #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceAI #Upskill #AIStrategies #CareerDevelopment #AutomationTips #HumanSkills #AIEnhanced #WorkSmarter #CareerTipsSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
The AI layoff wave is here. Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, UPS, IBM... Tens of thousands of corporate jobs are being replaced by AI. In this episode, LT breaks down what’s REALLY happening, the four types of workers at risk, who’s safe, and what you must do in the next 48 hours to protect your career. Don’t wait. Your future depends on adapting now. Free AI Vulnerability Assessment at ExitToExcel.com.#AILayoffs #AmazonLayoffs #GoogleLayoffs #MetaLayoffs#FutureOfWork #AIJobs #CorporateLayoffs #TechNews#CareerAdvice #ExitToExcelSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
You nailed the interview, now what? Silence doesn’t mean rejection! In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT reveals the proven 4-Touchpoint Follow-Up Framework: when to send each message, how to stay top of mind, and what to avoid so you never look desperate. Learn what really happens after your interview and how confident follow-ups can turn “we’ll be in touch” into “you’re hired.#JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #FollowUpEmail #JobSearch #ExitToExcel #HRInsider #InterviewSuccess #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalBrand #gethired SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
Think that remote $75K “no experience” job is real? Think again. In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT reveals the 5 most dangerous job scams fooling job seekers in 2025 and how to protect your identity, money, and future. Learn red flags, verification steps, and what to do if you’ve been scammed. Don’t let desperation make you a target, get the tools to job search safely and win smart.#JobScams #FakeJobs #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice #IdentityTheft #WorkFromHomeScams #ExitToExcel #HRPodcast #JobSafety #scamalert SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
In 2025, job hopping has slowed and “job hugging” is the new norm, but is staying put helping or hurting your career? In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT breaks down why workers are clinging to their jobs, the hidden cost of loyalty, and how to decide if it’s time to stay or go. Learn when job hopping still makes sense and how to grow without leaving your current company. Make your next career move strategic, not scared.#CareerGrowth #JobHopping #ExitToExcel #HRInsights #WorkplaceTrends #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearchTips #StayOrGo #CareerStrategy SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
The job market in 2025 has slowed, but people are still getting hired every day. In this Episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals what’s really changed, why 2022 job strategies fail today, and the 5 essential shifts you must make to stand out. Learn how to beat 300+ applicants, avoid ghost jobs, and win in a slower, more selective market. Adapt now—and excel when others give up.#JobSearch2025 #CareerAdvice #ExitToExcel #JobMarketTrends #CareerGrowth #JobInterviewTips #NetworkingTips #ResumeTips #CareerDevelopment #GetHiredSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
AI interviews are screening millions of job seekers before a human ever watches their video. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT your 25-year HR insider—reveals how to beat the algorithm with 5 things you must do, 4 mistakes to avoid, and a proven prep plan. Learn what AI really measures, how to optimize for keywords, and how to deliver confident, high-scoring answers.#AIInterview #JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #ExitToExcelPodcast #HRInsights #JobSearch2025 #BeatTheAlgorithm #InterviewPrep #CareerGrowth #AIHiringSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
You’re landing interviews but not offers, here’s why. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down the five classic interview questions you’ll face every time and shows you how to crush them with STAR+. Learn why generic answers fail, how to build championship-level stories, and how to practice with AI roleplay until you’re confident. Stop winging it — start winning it.#JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #InterviewPreparation #STARMethod #JobSearch2025 #CareerSuccess #InterviewQuestions #JobOffer #CareerGrowth #ExitToExcelSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com
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