EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 52 MIN
Inside the Layoff Journey with Steve Jaffe
from Your Next Success · host Caroline Sangal
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Next Success, Caroline sits down with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Steve has lived through four layoffs in 25 years, and each one reshaped his understanding of identity, work, and worth.Together, they explore the emotional reality of job loss — the grief, the shock, the shame, the pause, and the rebuilding.If you are navigating a layoff, still processing one, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will bring clarity, grounding, and compassion.In this episode we explore:The emotional stages of a layoffWhy shame after job loss feels so heavyHow identity becomes tied to your workWhat helped Steve move from grief to renewalHow to re-enter the job search with confidenceConnect with Steve Jaffe:Website: thestevejaffe.comBook: The Layoff Journey (Amazon)LinkedIn: Steve JaffeInstagram: @stevejaffeSubstack: The Layoff Journey BlogResources Mentioned:The Layoff Journey by Steve JaffeYour Next Success: After the Layoff seriesSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com
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