Archive - Laid Off Life

#58: The Unemployment Diaries with Thomas Voigt

On aligning your mind and your emotions, creating your dream job, and the liberation of downsizing.

Sep 17 •

#57: Tips for Kick Ass Personal Branding with Recruiter Keva Dine

Watch now | How to get hired in a crappy job market by tuning-up your LinkedIn profile, developing a personal brand strategy, and passing the BFF resume…

Sep 10 •

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#56: It's Labor Day and I'm Not Laboring

Sorry, not sorry. In the meantime, catch up on your 8 favorite Laid Off Life posts this summer.

Sep 3 •

August 2024

#55: What's the Difference Between a Freelancer, a Consultant, & a Fractional Leader?

A helpful lexicon for the self-employed curious. Plus, the best of summer 2024 recs!

Aug 27 •

#54: Fuck You, Thank You: Turning Outrage Into Opportunity with Executive Coach Stef Ziev

Watch now | FYTY is about to be your new mantra. Trust me, you won't want to miss these wisdom bombs.

Aug 20 •

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#53: The Unemployment Diaries with Ravneek Kaur

On leaving behind self-blame, learning to relax, and how to become Unlonely Together

Aug 13 •

#52: How Simone Biles Turned a Career Breakdown Into a Breakthrough

What we can all learn from Simone Biles. Plus, check out my interview on the Seeking Center podcast!

Aug 6 •

July 2024

#51: The Comparison Trap

How to avoid that sinking suspicion that everyone BUT YOU is winning the race.

Jul 30 •

#50: 1 Year Anniversary Post: Laid Off Life

How it started, how it's going. Plus, your top 10 newsletters this year.

Jul 23 •

#49: Why Grown-Up Theatre Kids Make the Best Employees with Writer John DeVore

Watch now | A conversation in 5 Acts, no intermission.

Jul 16 •

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#48 How to Un-Pigeonhole Yourself

Unboxing yourself isn’t easy, but it’s essential for personal and professional growth.

Jul 9 •

#47: What's Up With All These Ghost Job Posts?

Ghost posts are REAL. 👻 👻👻

Jul 2 •

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