You Are Who Google Says You Are: Differentiating in a Competitive Career Market with Anouk Pappers, Brand Anthropologist & Author Episode Summary (SEO-Optimized): What does it really take to stand out in today's competitive career market — especially at the executive or board level? In this episode, brand anthropologist and global speaker Anouk Pappers shares how to build a powerful personal brand that reflects your leadership identity, positions you for high-level opportunities, and influences what people find when they Google your name. Whether you're pursuing board roles, stepping into a new C-suite opportunity, or shifting toward a portfolio executive career, this conversation delivers practical strategies for elevating your brand — online and offline. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why your job title doesn't define your value — and what does The critical mindset shift from self-promotion to strategic visibility How to uncover your unique benefit points (UBPs) and communicate them with clarity Why executive women often hesitate to share their story — and how to shift that narrative How your Google search results shape perception — and how to control what shows up A 3-part executive storytelling framework that works for interviews, networking, and visibility How to use content strategy to establish credibility and thought leadership at the executive level What to prioritize when rebuilding your brand after job loss or career transition This Episode Is Perfect For: ✅ Senior leaders navigating a career transition ✅ Executives preparing for board readiness or high-visibility roles ✅ Professionals looking to elevate their LinkedIn presence or online brand ✅ Women in leadership who want to be seen, heard, and remembered — for the right reasons Featured Guest: 📘 Anouk Pappers — Brand Anthropologist, Storytelling Strategist, and Author of You Are Who Google Says You Are 🔗 Connect with Anouk on LinkedIn 📘 Get the Book on Amazon 📅 Book a session with Anouk (Insert link if available) Connect with the Host – Kelsey Waldrop 🎙️ Host of the #LaidOffLifeOn Podcast 🌐 KelseyWaldrop.com — Executive Edge Career Strategies and Coaching 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📝 Subscribe to the Substack: Potential On Point Subscribe for more expert insights on: Executive career strategy Personal branding for leaders LinkedIn thought leadership Board readiness Career reinvention and visibility
🔥 Episode Summary Networking doesn't have to feel awkward, transactional, or soul-sucking. In this solo episode, Kelsey Waldrop redefines networking as an authentic practice rooted in curiosity and mutual value—not outdated scripts, cold DMs, or performative asks. Drawing on two decades of strategic leadership and executive coaching, she shares the exact 10-step framework she uses with clients to build genuine connections that unlock career momentum. This isn't about building a "network." It's about building real relationships—and connections that fuel career growth and acceleration. 💡 What You'll Learn Why traditional networking advice is broken—and what to do instead The neuroscience behind why reframing your mindset matters How to map, score, and prioritize your existing relationships The "Curiosity Project" approach to connection How to make strategic outreach that people actually respond to What to say when someone asks, "How can I help?" The one habit that will turn moments into momentum ✅ The 10 Simple Steps Shift Your Mindset: Networking isn't a necessary evil—it's a curiosity project. Identify People You Already Know: Start with your existing ecosystem. Prioritize Strategically: Use Kelsey's 3-part scoring system (likability, action bias, influence). Manage Your Energy: Reach out to people who energize you. Make New Friends, But Keep the Old: Leverage second-degree connections, Kevin Bacon-style. Craft Clear Outreach: Be personal, specific, and easy to say yes to. Focus on Relationships, Not Results: Don't rush the favor. Build trust first. Use the Jerry Maguire Effect: Help people help you with a simple reference tool. Send a Thoughtful Thank You: Recap, reference, and reinforce the relationship. Follow Up, Always: Track interactions and make connection a monthly habit. 📚 Mentioned Resources Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Weakened Language by Andy Craig (Upcoming guest!) How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 🎁 Bonus Resources Free Relationship Tracker Download Kelsey's personal spreadsheet for tracking and scoring your network. → Available on Relationship Power Map - Kelsey Waldrop Executive Edge Cohort Small-group coaching to apply these frameworks in real-time. April cohorts are filling fast—apply now on the website. → Find More Information at www.Group Coaching - Kelsey Waldrop ❤️ Connect + Support Love this episode? Leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend. Follow Kelsey on LinkedIn for daily insights and behind-the-scenes updates. Want support with your next big move? Request info on upcoming cohorts at KelseyWaldrop.com.
Are you stuck in an endless cycle of job applications with little to no results? You're not alone. The job search game has changed, and today's guest, Steve Dalton, is here to help you hack the process with research-backed strategies that eliminate guesswork. Steve is the author of The Two-Hour Job Search and The Job Closer, two groundbreaking books that have transformed how professionals land jobs. A former senior career consultant at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, he specializes in simplifying and systematizing the job search process—so you don't have to guess your way through it. In this episode, Steve and I break down: ✅ Why traditional job search methods don't work anymore ✅ The power of precision networking over mass applications ✅ A step-by-step system to land interviews faster ✅ Why your next job won't come from applying online—and what to do instead ✅ How AI is shaping the job market and where job seekers go wrong ✅ The #1 mistake people make in networking (and how to fix it!) ✅ How to sell yourself in interviews using storytelling frameworks ✅ The psychology behind negotiating job offers with confidence This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you take control of your job search without wasting time on outdated tactics. If you're serious about making a strategic career move, you don't want to miss this one. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: 📖 The Two-Hour Job Search – Get the book 📖 The Job Closer – Get the book 🎯 Join Steve's LinkedIn Community – Contact2Colleague 📰 Read Steve's Harvard Business Review article – "Don't Make This Networking Mistake" 🚀 Ready to Land Your Next Role? If you're an executive, senior leader, or professional looking to break free from the job search hamster wheel and take control of your career, check out Executive Edge: Job Search Jumpstart—my signature program designed to give you a competitive advantage in today's job market. The game has changed—now, you'll have the winning strategy. 👉 Learn more here #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveJobs #NetworkingTips #JobInterview #CareerAdvice #SteveDalton #TwoHourJobSearch #CareerCoaching #JobSearchHacks #JobSearchStrategy #LaidOffLifeOn #KelseyWaldrop #LinkedInNetworking #JobHunting #CareerSuccess 💬 Stay Connected! 🔹 Follow me on LinkedIn – Kelsey Waldrop 🔹 Subscribe to the podcast – Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts 🔹 Follow Laid Off Life On! on Instagram – @LaidOffLifeOn 📢 Loved this episode? Leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it!
In this episode of Laid Off. Life On! host Kelsey Waldrop sits down with Noelle Russell, a globally recognized AI executive and founder of the AI Leadership Institute. Noelle shares how job seekers can use AI to gain a competitive edge in today's challenging job market. They dive deep into the changing job search landscape, the role of AI in hiring, and how to leverage AI tools to accelerate your career growth. 🚀 About Noelle Russell: Noelle is a multi-award-winning AI executive, a four-time Microsoft Responsible AI MVP, and the founder of the AI Leadership Institute. She's led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, and Amazon Alexa, and is a leading voice in responsible AI and data literacy. 🎯 Who This Episode Is For: ✔️ Job seekers looking to stand out in a competitive market. ✔️ Professionals aiming to integrate AI into their work. ✔️ Career changers seeking to differentiate themselves. ✔️ Executives looking to understand AI's role in hiring and business strategy. 👉 Key Takeaways: ✅ Partnering with AI – How to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to refine your job search strategy, improve your resume, and prepare for interviews. ✅ AI in Hiring – Why AI is reshaping how companies evaluate and select candidates—and how to align with what algorithms are looking for. ✅ Strategic Branding with AI – How to position yourself as an expert and create content that establishes your personal brand in your industry. ✅ Upskilling with AI – Why understanding AI tools and integrating them into your work will differentiate you from other candidates. ✅ Responsible AI – The importance of ethical AI practices and why businesses need leaders who understand how to apply AI responsibly. 📌 Mentioned in This Episode: The AI Leadership Institute: Join the Free I Love AI Community Upcoming Live Lab: "How to Get a Job With and In AI" – Register Now Noelle's Book – Responsible AI – Pre-Order Here 💥 Follow & Subscribe: Don't miss future episodes! Follow Laid Off. Life On! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. 🎙️ Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a 5-star rating and review—it helps others discover the show! Connect With Noelle Follow Noelle Russell on LinkedIn: Noelle Russell (Microsoft MVP, AI) | LinkedIn Pre-order "Responsible AI": Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution Participate in "I Love AI" challenge: I ❤️ AI Community Maven Course: "Landing AI Jobs" (Feb 13) https://maven.com/the-future-solving-company/how-to-get-into-ai?promoCode=NOELLE Join AI Leadership Institute: https://www.aileadershipinstitute.com Connect With Kelsey Follow Kelsey Waldrop on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop Apply For the Executive Edge April Cohort Group Coaching - Kelsey Waldrop Subscribe to our New You Tube Channel: Kelsey Waldrop - YouTube
The job market in 2025 looks nothing like it did just a year ago. Traditional advice—mass applying, perfecting your resume, and hoping for the best—is no longer the winning strategy. Instead, job seekers who are landing roles today are doing five things differently—and that's exactly what we're covering in this episode. 🚀 What You'll Learn: ✅ Why the numbers game is dead—More applications don't mean more opportunities, and playing by old rules in a saturated market won't get you hired. ✅ The real power of networking—Why it's not about collecting connections but about building conversations that lead somewhere. ✅ The metrics that actually matter—If you're tracking applications sent, you're measuring the wrong thing. Learn how to assess what's actually working in your search. ✅ Why upskilling is no longer optional—AI is changing the job landscape, and if you're not investing in learning, you're getting left behind. ✅ The biggest mistake job seekers make—And how to pivot to a strategy that aligns with today's hiring reality. Welcome to Season Three of LaidOff.LifeOn! Whether your career transition was planned or unexpected, this season is about helping you take control, make strategic moves, and land your next opportunity—without wasting time on outdated job search tactics. In This Episode: More Job Search Strategies—Available Now! This is just the first episode in our three-part celebration of Season Three, bringing you expert insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate today's job market. 🎙 Episode 2: Mastering the Job Search Market with Steve Dalton Steve Dalton, author of The 2-Hour Job Search and The Job Closer, shares how to navigate a frozen job market, why precision matters more than ever, and the simple framework that changes everything. 🎙 Episode 3: LinkedIn Strategies for 2025 with Lynne Williams LinkedIn is still one of the most powerful job search tools—but only if you know how to use it effectively. Lynne Williams dives into what's working (and what's not) on LinkedIn in 2025 and how to make the platform work for your job search. 🔥 Listen now and start implementing these strategies today! Want to Go Even Deeper? Join the LaidOff.LifeOn Job Search Jumpstart! For years, I've worked one-on-one with executives navigating high-stakes career transitions—helping them land competitive, high-impact roles. In 2024, 95% of my job search clients had offers in hand within six months. Now, for the first time, I'm opening up access to the same proven frameworks, strategies, and coaching insights inside a high-touch, small-group coaching experience. The LaidOff.LifeOn Job Search Jumpstart is a 6-week intensive designed for executives and high-achieving professionals who are ready to take a modern, strategic approach to job searching. Whether you're just starting or you've been at it without the right traction, this program is designed to help you position yourself for the right opportunities—not just any job. 🚀 The next Jumpstart cohort kicks off in a few weeks and is limited to just 5 participants. Apply now at www.KelseyWaldrop.com. Contact & Connect with Me: 📧 Email: kelsey@potentialonpoint.com 🌎 Website: www.KelseyWaldrop.com 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop 🎙 Podcast: LaidOff.LifeOn (available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify) Enjoyed This Episode? Help Us Reach More Job Seekers! 💡 Hit that like button if this episode gave you actionable insights. ⭐ Even better? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more job seekers find the strategies they actually need. 🎧 Subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode with Noelle Russell, recently ranked the #1 Thought Leader in Generative AI by Thinkers 360. She's breaking down exactly what job seekers need to know about AI in their careers—and trust me, you don't want to miss it. Thank you for being here. Let's get to work. 💥
🎙️Lynne Williams returns to LaidOff.LifeOn! to share updated strategies for using LinkedIn effectively in career transitions and job searches. She dives into the must-know fundamentals—from optimizing your profile to leveraging AI tools—so you can stand out in today's competitive job market. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to customize your LinkedIn banner for visibility ✅ Crafting a compelling headline & unique selling proposition (USP) ✅ Optimizing the 'About' and experience sections with skimmable, metric-driven content ✅ Using AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance your job search strategy ✅ The power of commenting, networking, and building meaningful connections ✅ Key LinkedIn hacks to improve your profile's discoverability ✅ Why keywords and personalization matter more than ever 🔗 Whether you're actively job searching or planning a career move, this episode will help you create a LinkedIn profile that works for you. Connect With Lynne Williams: Resumes & LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams Linktree https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams Subscribe to Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6864059681518813184/ Lynne Publications https://bit.ly/PubsLynne 501(c)3 nonprofit runs 18-25 career events/mo https://greatcareers.org Join me as a guest Thursdays 4 PM ET at TLB! https://thoughtleadershipbranding.club/ Join me 3/4-3/6 at the nonprofitmarketingsummit.org Connect With Kelsey Waldrop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop Career Strategies and Coaching: www.KelseyWaldrop.com The LaidOff.LifeOn! Experience and Resources: www.LaidOffLifeOn.com Executive Job Search Redefined Group Coaching: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/122976
Denise Reese has big news, and I am thrilled to announce that she is joining us on this week's episode of the #LaidOffLifeOn! podcast to talk about her continued journey from #LaidOff to successful entrepreneur, growing social media sensation, and recent executive hire at her new organization.Talk about #LIFEON! Join us tomorrow for Denise's lookback on the last year and the #goldmines and #landmines that she is candidly sharing with all of us who are on our continued journey from #LaidOff to #LifeON! Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Denise Reese, exploring the pivotal moments and insights that helped her transition from being laid off to the amazing place that she is at today. Denise shares her wisdom on the power of positive relationships, the importance of mental health, and how to stay grounded while navigating new opportunities. Key Takeaways: Surround Yourself with Positive Influences: People genuinely love and support you, and understanding your thoughts and the company you keep frames your mindset. What you focus on tends to grow, so be mindful of your thoughts and surroundings. Give yourself credit and grace, recognizing that everyone is doing the best they can. Remember, you are exactly where you need to be at this moment. Like thoroughbreds running with blinders, focus on your own path. Embrace Reflection and Openness to the New: Reflect on your beliefs and create space for unexpected outcomes. Blessings often come disguised as hard work requiring unraveling and learning. Living in gratitude, no matter how small the moments, can transform your perspective. Goals and gratitude are key to unlocking new opportunities. Navigating Fractional Employment and Career Transitions: The exciting world of fractional employment and the importance of due diligence. Ensuring that your experience in large organizations can adapt to smaller models before committing. Set boundaries for yourself to prevent overwhelm and maintain your self-worth. Reframe Your Thoughts and Manage Expectations: Reframing work and responsiveness helps alleviate self-imposed pressures. Experiment with strategies like "no-meeting Mondays" to create balance. Understand that limiting beliefs can hinder progress, and learn practices to build confidence in your decisions. Finding Alignment in Opportunities: Qualify clients and opportunities to ensure alignment with your values and priorities. Avoid making decisions based on fear or a scarcity mindset. Know your worth and the reasons for your choices. Recognize that many executive hires are back in the market within 18 months due to misalignment. Clarity and due diligence are crucial. Creative Use of Time Between Opportunities: Engage in learning, reflection, and new experiences to keep moving forward. Embrace ambiguity and the growth that comes from discomfort. Allow yourself the grace to navigate new endeavors without unrealistic expectations. Personal Growth and Opportunities: Denise shares her journey of launching Grace the Collection at Macy's and the lessons learned along the way. Understand that the lessons you learn are often meant to be shared, benefiting others as well. Special Offer: Check out Grace the Collection on Macy's.com and use the code LIFEON for a 10% discount, including the newest products like room and linen sprays. Final Thoughts: Stay the course and embrace the unexpected. You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Each opportunity is a gift, and growth often comes from leaning into discomfort and uncertainty. Connect With Denise: linkedin.com/in/denise-reese Connect With Kelsey: www.kelseywaldrop.com Kelsey (Dues) Waldrop | LinkedIn
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
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