Future-Proof Your Career - With Laureen Knudsen

Topics Covered:How to handle layoffs and reorgs with clarityThe neuroscience behind career identity and fear of changeWhy your brain resists stepping into the unknownAligning values with work: what Laureen learned post-exitWhat it really means to “future-proof” your careerLeading others through transformationClaire’s brain tools to rewire fear-based thinkingA reframe that helps leaders navigate difficult transitions Timestamps:00:00 – Claire’s opener: your career is not your identity01:02 – Meet Laureen Knudsen: transformation leader, systems thinker, author03:12 – What happens when the reorg comes for you06:40 – Letting go of title-driven identity08:22 – “I didn’t know who I was without the job”10:10 – Claire on the neuroscience of fear, uncertainty, and the frontal lobe13:55 – Future-proofing starts with one hard question16:40 – What to do when your values and job no longer align18:32 – Rebuilding a new vision of success20:14 – Advice for leaders navigating layoffs or team changes22:00 – Listener challenge: the “identity gap” question23:50 – Closing reflections from Claire What you’ll learn:The neuroscience behind career identity and resistance to changeHow to navigate layoffs, reorgs, and life pivots with courageThe mindset shift that helped Laureen realign with her valuesBrain-based tools to stay calm and focused in uncertainty Mentioned in this episode:Laureen’s Insight: “When the role disappeared, I realized I didn’t know who I was without it.”Claire’s Brain Tip: Fear of change activates survival-based thinking—and blocks vision for the future.Listener Challenge: Ask yourself: “If I couldn’t use my job title, how would I introduce myself?” Follow Claire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairehayek/Follow Laureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laureenknudsen/ 🎓 Want to train your brain for resilience and high performance? Join Claire’s free Mental Fitness Masterclass here:👉 ⁠https://go.clairehayek.com/mental-fitness-masterclass⁠ 📩 For free resources, upcoming masterclasses, or to join our next live webinar—click here:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/clairehayek⁠ 📢 Subscribe to The NeuroLeadership Edge Podcast for brain-based strategies to lead with clarity, courage, and impact.  The NeuroLeadership Edge Podcast is produced by Claire Hayek. All opinions are those of the host and guests. For more leadership resources, visit clairehayek.com