Get Hired with Andrew Seaman The Post-Layoff Playbook for Making a Pivot
Oct 8, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Alan Stein, founder of Kadima Careers with 30+ years in leadership roles at tech giants, shares his journey through five layoffs and multiple career pivots. He outlines a four-step framework for successful transitions, emphasizing the importance of humility and hustle. Alan introduces his 'skills, bills, and will' strategy for evaluating job options and advocates for purposeful networking. He also highlights the need to balance passion with practicality, urging listeners to view career changes as solvable problems that require action.
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From Psychologist To Tech Leader
- Alan Stein pivoted eight times across careers from psychologist to tech leadership roles.
- He now runs Kadima Careers helping others get hired quickly and confidently.
Four-Step Pivot Framework
- Act humble, seek advice, identify target roles, and then hustle to make the pivot.
- You must convince employers to take a chance on you for a new type of role.
Therapy Led To A Baseball Pivot
- Alan used therapy to clarify his goals and pursued baseball before pivoting again.
- Once he had clarity he aggressively networked with industry leaders to make the move.