“I lost my job… and it changed everything.”

In this raw and inspiring episode, Michael Foo reveals how being let go from a top tech company at age 49 forced him to question his identity, confront cultural shame, and completely redefine what success means.

Instead of letting the setback break him, Michael turned it into the greatest opportunity of his life — to build a career filled with purpose, not just titles.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your job, scared of a career change, or lost after a layoff, Michael’s story will show you that rock bottom can be the start of something greater.

🔥 What you’ll discover in this episode:

• The emotional truth about being laid off (that no one talks about)

• Why so many of us tie self-worth to our jobs — and how to break free

• The 3 powerful questions Michael asked himself to rebuild his life

• How to turn setbacks into stepping stones for a meaningful career

  
  

👉 Whether you’re going through a career transition, recovering from a layoff, or searching for purpose beyond your paycheck, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to take the next step.

💡 If you’ve ever asked yourself “What should I do after being laid off?” or “Am I more than my job?” — this conversation is for you.

Positive Minds: https://positivemindscoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfoo-mindsetcoach/

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:06 Cracking the Confidence Code

05:12 How Michael Found His Mission

07:16 When the Tech World Crashed

10:51 After the Layoff: What Comes Next?

29:38 Looking Back to Leap Forward

30:29 Starting from Zero

33:49 The Hard Lessons No One Warns You About

43:45 How to Stay Grounded When Life Gets Loud

47:00 Mentor or Coach? Knowing Who You Need and When

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👉 Connect with Michael Foo:

Positive Minds: https://positivemindscoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfoo-mindsetcoach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfoo.mindsetcoach/

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