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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 28 MIN

Ep. 242: Layoffs & AI: The Real Fear No One Talks About

from The Pausecast · host Rachael O'Meara || The Pausecast

👉 It’s not just layoffs or AI—it’s an identity shift. If your role changed tomorrow… who would you be? 👀 It’s not just layoffs.It’s not even just AI.It’s the quiet question many high achieving leaders are sitting with right now:“If my role changes… or disappears… who am I?”In this episode, we go beyond surface-level career anxiety and into what’s really happening underneath...an identity shift.If you’ve been feeling unsettled, questioning your next move, or noticing yourself overworking, overthinking, or pulling back, chances are this episode will help you make sense of it.You’ll learn:Why this time in tech (er...maybe the entire planet!?) is triggering deeper identity questionsThe 3 uncomfortable truths about identity shifts (and why they feel so hard!) Why you can’t think your way through this and what actually helpsHow to navigate the “in-between” without losing confidenceSimple ways to ground your energy so you can take your next stepThis isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about learning how to move through uncertainty with more clarity, self-trust, and intention.If you’re in a moment of transition, chosen or not, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to rush your way through it.Watch on YouTube.Next Steps & Support:DM me “identity” for tools to support you.Or reach out if you’re navigating a transition and want deeper 1:1 support.

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