Future-Proof Your Career - With Laureen Knudsen

Episode notes

Topics Covered: How to handle layoffs and reorgs with clarity The neuroscience behind career identity and fear of change Why your brain resists stepping into the unknown Aligning values with work: what Laureen learned post-exit What it really means to “future-proof” your career Leading others through transformation Claire’s brain tools to rewire fear-based thinking A reframe that helps leaders navigate difficult transitions Timestamps: 00:00 – Claire’s opener: your career is not your identity 01:02 – Meet Laureen Knudsen: transformation leader, systems thinker, author 03:12 – What happens when the reorg comes for you 06:40 – Letting go of title-driven identity 08:22 – “I didn’t know who I was without the job” 10:10 – Claire on the neuroscience of fear, uncertainty, and the frontal lobe 13:55 – Future-proofing starts with one hard question 16:40 – What to do when your values and job no longer align 18:32 – Rebuilding a new vision of success 20:14 – Advice for leaders navigating layoffs or team changes 22:00 – Listener challenge: the “identity gap” question 23:50 – Closing reflections from Claire What you’ll learn: The neuroscience behind career identity and resistance to change How…