Navigating Corporate Layoff to Entrepreneurship: Amanda Van Der Heiden's Remix

In this episode of Gen X Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, welcomes Amanda Van Der Heiden, a former corporate high achiever who turned an unexpected layoff into the catalyst for a bold entrepreneurial pivot. Just weeks before her wedding, Amanda faced the shock of losing her corporate role — a moment that could have derailed everything. Instead, she used it as an opportunity to redesign her life and career on her own terms. In this conversation, Amanda shares how she moved from survival mode into intentional entrepreneurship, helping others “organize their chaos” and move forward with clarity and confidence. Tabatha and Amanda dive into practical strategies for navigating major transitions, including mindset shifts, goal-setting frameworks, and energy management. Amanda also introduces tools like the Five Whys exercise and her free project management resource, offering listeners tangible ways to take action right away. This episode is an empowering guide for midlife women ready to stop reacting to life — and start designing it. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship01:10 – Welcome to Gen X Remix01:30 – Amanda's Journey01:35 – Navigating Layoff and the Transition to Entrepreneurship04:50 – Balancing Life and Career Changes10:33 – Becoming the “Chaos Organizer”15:46 – Setting Goals and Finding Your Why18:54 – Designing the Life You Want20:27 – Setting Specific, Achievable Goals20:41 – Designing Your Life with Intention21:19 – Aligning Your Calendar with Your Goals22:58 – Understanding and Managing Energy Levels26:00 – The Concept of Leveling Up28:29 – Tracking Progress and Celebrating Wins31:04 – Helping Organizations Navigate Change34:57 – Final Thoughts & Resources________________________________________ 💡 Today’s Sponsor — The Freedom Builder System For just $57/month, get the tools and support you need to confidently leave corporate and build a business that feels good: ✨ Biz Builder AI: A custom AI with five “Sherpas” to help you pick the right business idea, build offers, map your runway, and market yourself without sounding cringe. ✨ Freedom Builder Community: Live support, accountability, and training — like having your Corporate Escape Sherpa in your pocket 24/7. 👉 Learn more: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Amanda:  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandavanderheiden/ Free Giveaway: PMgiveaway.com Visit Website: LearnTuesday.com ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good. 📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha 📩 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com | corporateescapesherpa.com