Episode 212: đď¸ From Dismissal to Discovery: Finding Purpose After a Layoff with Steve Jaffe
Description
In todayâs episode, Bob ân Joyce welcome Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery, for a powerful conversation about turning job loss into personal growth. Steve shares lessons from his 22-year journey through multiple layoffsâhow his early struggles gave way to resilience and insight over time.
His book guides readers through the stages of grief that often follow a layoff and offers practical tools for navigating job searches and interviews with renewed confidence. Together, we explore how layoffs reveal the true values and culture of an organizationâa theme weâve revisited often (most recently in Episode 189, Letting Employees Go â Do It Right or Pay the Price).
Come on in. Grab a snack. Letâs talk about how to handle one of the toughest transitions in work and lifeâwith honesty, compassion, and purpose.
About Steve Jaffe
Steve Jaffe brings 25 years of advertising and marketing expertise and deep experience with career transitions into his consulting practice. As the author of The Layoff Journey and a seasoned executive who worked on the iconic âWhat Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegasâ campaign, Steve offers unique insights into professional perseverance, rebuilding after sudden change, and authentic leadership.
Connect with Steve:
đ§ steve@thestevejaffe.com
đ linkedin.com/in/jaffesteve/
đ¸ instagram.com/stevejaffethelayoffjourney/
United States
