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Layoffs suck. But what if they could be the best thing that ever happened to you?

Nobody wants to hear, "We're downsizing."

But getting laid off doesn’t have to be the end - it could be the start of something better.

In this episode, we break down:

✅ Why layoffs feel like breakups (and how to recover fast).

✅ The 8 ways to bounce back and turn job loss into opportunity.

✅ How to rebuild confidence, network smarter, and land an even better job.

Whether you're facing a layoff or want to be prepared, this episode will change how you see career setbacks.

Comment below: What’s the worst layoff experience you’ve seen?

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:07 - Layoffs – What Just Happened?

1:43 - Types of layoffs

4:24 - A spicy take

5:24 - Step 1 (Immediately Update Your "Career Story")

9:45 - Step 2 (Reactivate Your Network - Authentically)

13:12 - Step 3 (Clarify What You Really Want)

14:39 - Step 4 (Ramp Up Your LinkedIn Game)

17:22 - Step 5 (Take Time to Rebuild Your Confidence)

22:53 - Step 7 (Upskill Strategically)

29:03 - Step 6 (Evaluate Your Finances and Resources)

36:18 - Step 8 (Consider Entrepreneurship)

40:37 - The Layoff Wheel

45:43 - Culture

52:05 - RECAP

56:57 - Turning Layoffs into Career Wins

57:44 - Important

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