Career Reinvention at Mid-Career: Confidence, Clarity, and Growth

Career setbacks, layoffs, and restructurings can leave even high performers feeling lost. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Michelle Schafer—career coach, author of Cultivating Career Growth, and two-time restructuring survivor—on how to rebuild confidence, clarify your professional value, and pivot with purpose. Michelle shares her practical five-step framework for career growth, strategies for navigating mid-career transitions, and advice for professionals who feel stuck, overlooked, or unsure of their next move. If you’re navigating a layoff, career pivot, or professional reinvention, this episode provides clarity, direction, and actionable guidance. Topics covered: Career transitions after layoffs Rebuilding confidence after setbacks Articulating your value in interviews Mid-career reinvention strategies Purpose-driven career growth Subscribe for more career advice, leadership insights, and real conversations about navigating today’s workplace