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Laid Off. Life On!
by Kelsey Waldrop
It is time to stop surviving being laid off and start thriving in the life that comes after. Join us for the strategies, the experts, and the stories you need to navigate the journey from Laid Off to Life ON!
Episodes
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You Are Who Google Says You Are: Differentiating in a Competitive Career Market
You Are Who Google Says You Are: Differentiating in a Competitive Career Market with Anouk Pappers, Brand Anthropologist & Author Episode Summary (SEO-Optimized): What does it really take to stand out in today's competitive career market — especially at the executive or board level? In this...
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Play to Win: Rethinking Networking for an Executive Edge
🔥 Episode Summary Networking doesn't have to feel awkward, transactional, or soul-sucking. In this solo episode, Kelsey Waldrop redefines networking as an authentic practice rooted in curiosity and mutual value—not outdated scripts, cold DMs, or performative asks. Drawing on two decades of...
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Mastering the Modern-Day Job Market: An Interview with Steve Dalton
Are you stuck in an endless cycle of job applications with little to no results? You're not alone. The job search game has changed, and today's guest, Steve Dalton, is here to help you hack the process with research-backed strategies that eliminate guesswork. Steve is the author of The Two-Hour…
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How to Use AI for a Competitive Edge in Your Career – with Noelle Russell
In this episode of Laid Off. Life On! host Kelsey Waldrop sits down with Noelle Russell, a globally recognized AI executive and founder of the AI Leadership Institute. Noelle shares how job seekers can use AI to gain a competitive edge in today's challenging job market. They dive deep into the...
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The Best (and Worst) Job Search Advice for 2025
The job market in 2025 looks nothing like it did just a year ago. Traditional advice—mass applying, perfecting your resume, and hoping for the best—is no longer the winning strategy. Instead, job seekers who are landing roles today are doing five things differently—and that's exactly what we're...
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Mastering LinkedIn for Career & Job Search: An Interview with LinkedIn Expert Lynne Williams
🎙️Lynne Williams returns to LaidOff.LifeOn! to share updated strategies for using LinkedIn effectively in career transitions and job searches. She dives into the must-know fundamentals—from optimizing your profile to leveraging AI tools—so you can stand out in today's competitive job market. 💡...
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Insights and Inspirations on the Journey from Laid Off to Life On: An Interview with Denise Reese
Denise Reese has big news, and I am thrilled to announce that she is joining us on this week's episode of the #LaidOffLifeOn! podcast to talk about her continued journey from #LaidOff to successful entrepreneur, growing social media sensation, and recent executive hire at her new…
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Unconventional Co-Parenting Ideas for Kick-Ass Single Moms: An Interview with Emma Johnson
On this week's episode of the #LaidOffLifeOn Podcast, host Kelsey Waldrop engages in a captivating dialogue with American journalist, blogger, author, shared parenting activist, and media personality Emma Johnson. Together, they explore the transformative journey of re-envisioning ourselves and…
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The Salary Secret Weapon: An Interview with Keri-Lynne Shaw
"$1.5 Million Dollars." This is the amount of money we leave on the table over the course of our careers by failing to negotiate during salary conversations at critical career transitions, including level and role promotions or acquiring new jobs. On today's episode of the #laidofflifeon podcast,...
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Interview Landmines: 5 Ways I Bombed My Netflix Interview
Welcome to LaidOff.LifeOn! In today's episode, we're diving into the 5 Landmines that cost me a dream job at Netflix! Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and increase your success rate. Subpar Resume: Discover why a well-crafted resume is essential for making a strong first impression. Resources…
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Stop The Job Search Insanity! Shake Up Your Approach For A Different Result
Today on the #laidofflife podcast, we're shaking things up with our guest, seasoned sales executive and recent new hire, Molly Dotson. In March, Molly Dotson wrote a post celebrating her birthday and the successful end of a difficult six-month job search after experiencing a layoff. Her post…
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Job Search Landmines and Goldmines: A Recruiters Perspective
What do recruiters really think when they see your resume? What is the difference between a resume passed on and a resume passed on to an interview? Today career strategist and podcast host Kelsey Waldrop sat down with Talent Acquisition Manager and Interview Coach Margaret Buj to talk about the...
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Get a Better Job Quickly, Confidently, and Make More Money: An Interview with Alan Stein
What do people who land higher paying jobs, faster do differently? Listen in this week to find out the answer to this question! We are also talking about making the most of the extra day we only get once every four years AND announcing the launch of a new program for anyone ready to kick their...
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Landmines and Goldmines: LaidOff.LifeOn! Lessons Learned Part II
"Did someone say Landmines and Goldmines? Yep! We are back with part II of our lessons learned and things we wish we had known then that we know now episode of Laid Off Life On." Host, Kelsey Waldrop is back to talk about five more of the landmines and goldmines in the journey from laid off to…
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Life and Career Learnings A Year After Being Laid Off
Welcome back to Season Two of the #LaidOff.LifeOn! Podcast. In this episode, we extend our heartfelt support to the thousands of individuals who have recently received the challenging news of a layoff. While facing this tough reality, it's crucial to remember that there is hope. Both myself and…
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Finding Hope: A Journey from the Golden Gate Bridge" with Kevin Hines
On September 25, 2000, Kevin Hines, then 19 years old, approached the Golden Gate Bridge with the intention of ending his own life. CNN reports that the iconic bridge in San Francisco is the leading suicide location in the United States and the second most utilized globally, boasting a 98%…
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LaidOff.LifeOn! Thanksgiving, a time for Gratitude and Goal Setting
Happy Thanksgiving LaidOff.LifeOn! Podcast Community. Gratitude is the Heart of Thanksgiving and today we are talking about the psychological and physiological benefits of gratitude, from improved physical and mental health, as well as enhanced relationships and how expressing thanks can…
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Psychology and Personal Transformation: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Bita Haynes
A feeling of loss when it comes to our identity is a prevalent experience when we lose our jobs. But with the loss of identify comes an opportunity to re-examine where our true values lie and to use these findings to chart a more purposeful and intention led path forward. Dr. Sarah Bita Haynes...
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Resiliency Lessons: Dealing with Ghosting and Rejection
Ghosting, the act of disappearing without a trace, leaving someone hanging in the digital ether, has become an all too common occurrence in today's job search landscape. And rejection, whether it's explicit or subtle, is an integral part of the job search process and part of life itself, one that...
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Pace, Space, and Place: A Framework for Resiliency
Discovering Inner Stability and Psychological Safety During Job Transitions: A Discussion with Leadership Development Expert and ICF Certified Coach, Matt Wexler. In today's podcast, we are joined by leadership development expert and ICF certified coach, Matt Wexler. Together, we delve into the...
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Things We Have Always Wanted to Do... Become a Coach!
Being Laid Off is an unexpected but potentially ideal time to start doing the things that we have always wanted to do. Including becoming a coach! Today we are talking about all of the things that AI can't explain when it comes to coaching including what coaches actually do, the reasons people...
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"Things we have always wanted to do... Take a sabbatical, make a career pivot, write a book!"
"What if what I wanted, or what I thought I wanted at 25, is not the same as what I want at 45?- I'm Supposed to Be Doing This Experiencing severe burnout from a career and life filled with success and stress, Suzanne made a bold decision and found the courage to step away from her corporate…
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Being Laid Off can be an opportunity to do something that you have always wanted to do! Part One: Writing and Publishing Your Book
Lets take a break from resume writing, key word optimizing, interviewing, job seeking, and networking for just a moment to talk about how this time we unexpectedly find ourselves with after being laid off might be the opportunity to do the things we have always wanted to do, but have putting off...
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Avoiding the Landmines of Comparing Ourselves to Others
"Thoroughbreds Run With Blinders" During the time between Laid off and Life On, we are faced with circumstances like hightened insecurity, increased levels of sensitivity, and a higher set of stakes in finding a job or starting an entrepreunerial new business. These high-stress conditions can…
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Lookback and Learnings with Senior Technology Executive, Denise Reese
Being laid off is a classroom in our careers that has a lot to teach us including some surprising lessons that might just accelerate the path to higher ambitions and greater success. On today's episode of LaidOff.LifeOn we are talking to Denise Reese about how she negotiated the highest...
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LaidOff.LifeOn! Why is it so hard to ask and accept help from others?
Why is asking for and receiving help so hard? Asking for help is a critical success factors to surviving and thriving in the face of change. Yet the human mind naturallly defaults to the rejection of help from others. Why and what can we do to accept and use the powerful gift or service being...
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The Trailer Episode
It is time to stop surviving being laid off and time to start thriving in the life that comes after. Let's get real and talk about what it's going to take! I am your host Kelsey Waldrop, and this is Laid Off. Life On. I'm here to bring you a weekly dose of motivation, empowerment, and the…
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Why Laid Off. Life On?
It is never boring around here! Accepting our weaknesses so we can capitalize on our strengths is fuel for personal growth and allows us to do bold and brave things. In an unusual podcast format, Kelsey Waldrop brings her own podcast mentor, senior talent executive, and Legacy Hustle Podcast…
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#LifeOn Starts with LinkedIn
Laid Off. Life On Podcast Host and Executive Career coach, Kelsey Waldrop and LinkedIn Globally Recognized Expert Lynne Williams discuss expert tips, strategies, and what you need to do right now to leverage LinkedIn to supercharge your job search. Lynne and discuss the top three things, people…
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It is time to stop surviving being laid off and start thriving in the life that comes after. Join us for the strategies, the experts, and the stories you need to navigate the journey from Laid Off to Life ON!
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Laid Off. Life On! is created and hosted by Kelsey Waldrop.
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