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Layoffs over Lattes

by Donal Murphy

Layoffs over Lattes is a podcast for job seekers and anyone navigating career transitions. Each episode features thoughtful, experience-driven conversations with guests who bring authority, expertise, and empathy to the complex realities of unemployment and reinvention. Through candid discussions, listeners gain practical, actionable insights to stay grounded, healthy, engaged, and purposeful, while building momentum toward what’s next.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 15: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Does Arrive – Part Two

    This is the final episode in the Layoffs over Lattes podcast series and the final three conversations with people who faced their layoffs head-on, navigated their job search with structure, focus, and grace, and found their way back into meaningful work. When a layoff hits, the hardest part is…

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  2. Episode 14: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Does Arrive – Part One

    When a layoff hits, the hardest part is not necessarily the layoff moment itself, but figuring out what’s next, and doing so with clarity, confidence, and momentum. I’m closing out the Layoffs over Lattes podcast series with two final episodes focused on success stories - people who faced their...

  3. Episode 13: Recognizing and Releasing the Grip of Enmeshment

    In this episode, I talk with Laura Mahr about the often-overlooked issue of enmeshment at work, its signs, its impacts, and how it affects mental and emotional health, especially during career transitions like layoffs. We explore practical strategies rooted in neurobiology, mindfulness, and...

  4. Episode 12: Creating a Personalized, Meaningful, and Unique Career Path

    In this episode, I speak with Alaina G. Levine and discuss her journey from her childhood aspirations to be a Broadway star and scientist to becoming a professional speaker and author. Alaina shares her unique career path, emphasizing the importance of combining passion with practicality to…

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  5. Episode 11: From Uncertainty to Confidence: Mastering Your Job Search Campaign

    Much like a political campaign, a job search requires strategic planning and proactive effort. My guest today, Dr. Heidi Scott Giusto, has developed a campaign framework, comprised of seven separate, but interlinked components, that helps you to navigate through your job search with confidence…

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  6. Episode 10: Finding and Harnessing the Natural Leader Within You

    In this enlightening conversation, MaryCay Durrant explores the intricate relationship between personal growth, leadership, and the natural world. MaryCay shares her unique upbringing and how it shaped her understanding of happiness and fulfillment. She discusses the importance of recognizing the...

  7. Episode 9: Controlling Your Own Destiny - How to Build a Sustainable Fractional Consulting Practice

    As you contemplate your next career move, maybe establishing your own consulting practice is something you are thinking about as an interim step, as you search for your next full-time role, or maybe this is the time to pursue a new long-term vision that allows you to be fully in control of your…

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  8. Episode 8: Navigating a Layoff using Insights from an Executive HR and Business Consultant

    In this episode I speak with HR expert Becky Jones about the complexities of layoffs, the emotional impact on employees, the need for companies to consider alternatives to layoffs, and the importance of reframing unemployment as an opportunity for growth. We discuss strategies for job seekers,...

  9. Episode 7: Seeing Layoffs from Both Sides and the Wisdom Gained

    Nobody is immune to a layoff and despite having a successful HR and recruitment career, Joy Osborne found herself out of work for 8 months and looking for a new job. On this episode we talk about what it felt like to be unemployed as a recruiter, what she did to find her new role at Snap, and…

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  10. Episode 6: From Apple to Rookie Move: A Journey of Reimagining, Reinvention, and Courage

    In this conversation, Juliette Paige shares her journey from a childhood dream of wanting to be happy to a successful career in mechanical engineering and product design at Apple. This is not a layoff story but is a very applicable conversation, and a deeply honest and insightful one at that, for...

  11. Episode 5: Uncovering the Confidence You Didn’t Lose

    In this episode, I talk with Jeffrey Schaller and discuss the concept of uncovering confidence after a layoff, emphasizing that it is not about rebuilding it, but rather rediscovering it through self-awareness. We explore the impact of job loss on identity and the importance of focusing on...

  12. Episode 4: Unlocking Your Potential with Career Coaching

    In this episode, I talk with career coach JT Heglund, the Founder and Principal at The Daily Agape. We explore the transformative journey of career coaching, the importance of discovering one’s ‘WHY’, the life-long positive impact of developing emotional intelligence, and the value of…

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  13. Episode 3: Finding Resiliency and Strength After a Layoff

    In this episode I talk with Dr. Adam Dorsay, a psychologist and award-winning podcaster and author. We discuss the themes of resilience, mental health, and coping strategies during job loss and career transitions. We explore the definition of resilience, the emotional challenges of job searching,...

  14. Episode 2: Cultivating Financial Peace of Mind During a Layoff

    In this episode, financial advisor, Tom O'Brien, talks about navigating the financial challenges of layoffs. We discuss common financial mistakes people make after losing their jobs, the importance of assessing one's financial runway, the need for clear communication with family, creative ways to...

  15. Episode 1: Never Search Alone

    Navigating a job search can be a lonely, isolated, and demoralizing experience. The key is not to do it alone. One of the most successful, volunteer-supported and peer-led programs out there today is a program called Never Search Alone (NSA), which is the brainchild of Phyl Terry. On this episode...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Layoffs over Lattes is a podcast for job seekers and anyone navigating career transitions. Each episode features thoughtful, experience-driven conversations with guests who bring authority, expertise, and empathy to the complex realities of unemployment and reinvention. Through candid discussions, listeners gain practical, actionable insights to stay grounded, healthy, engaged, and purposeful, while building momentum toward what’s next.

HOSTED BY

Donal Murphy

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Layoffs over Lattes currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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Layoffs over Lattes is a podcast for job seekers and anyone navigating career transitions. Each episode features thoughtful, experience-driven conversations with guests who bring authority, expertise, and empathy to the complex realities of unemployment and reinvention. Through candid discussions,...

How often does Layoffs over Lattes release new episodes?

Layoffs over Lattes has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Layoffs over Lattes is created and hosted by Donal Murphy.
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