Navigating Layoffs: Stages of Grief, Career Reinvention, and Resilience Strategies with Steve Jaffe

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Layoffs are gut-wrenching and increasingly common, leaving many professionals reeling with grief and uncertainty. But they don’t define your future. My guest, Steve Jaffe , has been through multiple layoffs and turned those experiences into The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery , a book about reframing job loss as an opportunity for reinvention. Practical tools you can use right away to recover after a layoff. Fresh perspective on turning job loss into discovery and redefining your identity. The real meaning of resilience - why it’s less about bouncing back fast and more about moving forward with purpose. Show Guest: Steve Jaffe, author and former advertising executive behind iconic campaigns, blends creativity, empathy, and strategic insight. Based in Altadena, he writes, consults, and inspires resilience and reinvention through authentic storytelling. His first book is The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss . To learn more, visit TheSteveJaffe.com Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh .

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