Have you ever faced an unexpected layoff, experienced low job satisfaction, or dealt with a career setback and wondered how to rebuild your career and find your purpose? My guest today proves that career reinvention after a layoff isn’t only possible—it can propel you toward a more fulfilling and purpose-driven future.

Scott Merritt is a strategic PR and media expert with over 25 years of experience. After being left out of a succession plan at his previous company, he faced an unexpected choice: stay stuck in a career rut or build something new. He chose the latter and founded Strategic Global Media.

Along the way, he’s interviewed over 160 people who have successfully navigated career reinvention on his Webby-nominated Second Act Stories podcast. Through these conversations, he’s learned what it truly takes to recover, pivot, and thrive after a career setback.

In this episode, Scott and I explore how bold moves are intrinsically linked to second-act careers and how they can lead to greater job satisfaction and a renewed sense of purpose.

If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your job satisfaction, wondering what’s next, or doubting whether you can find your purpose, this episode is for you. It’s never too late to rebuild toward a more fulfilling future.

Get a peek inside the episode:

• Meet Scott Merritt
• Scott's Bold Move: Starting His Own Firm
• The Reluctant Entrepreneur
• Facing Job Loss and Finding New Opportunities
• Joining Second Act Stories Podcast
• Remarkable Second Act Stories
• Exploring Bold Moves in Second Act Careers
• Unexpected Benefits of Unplanned Leaps
• Starting a Second Act: From Idea to Execution
• Accidental Success Stories
• Misconceptions About Second Act Careers

Connect with host Kristen Rocco

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LinkedIn: /kristenrocco

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Connect with guest Scott Merritt

Website:  strategicglobalmedia.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmerrittpr

Podcast: https://www.secondactstories.org