

Finding Healing After Layoffs
Oct 30, 2024
Yowei Shaw, a former host of NPR's Invisibilia and now the voice behind Proxy, shares her poignant journey through the emotional chaos of layoffs. She discusses how job loss can drastically alter one's identity and self-worth. Shaw delves into the shame and stigma often attached to being laid off and the necessity for open dialogues about workplace emotions. Her insights on embracing vulnerability and finding authenticity in storytelling resonate deeply, offering hope and wisdom for those navigating similar challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating Workplace Emotions: Layoffs and Leadership
03:54 • 14min
Layoffs: The Human Cost
18:12 • 7min
The Emotional Toll of Layoffs: Shame and Stigma
25:25 • 2min
Navigating Emotional Recovery Post-Job Loss
26:58 • 7min
Identity Transformation After Career Change
34:28 • 2min