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I Needed a Layoff to Get Unstuck: How It Became My Career Breakthrough

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Apr 28, 2025
Kristen Rocco, a former PR and marketing professional turned content marketing consultant, shares her transformative journey after an unexpected layoff. She reveals how this setback became a catalyst for her fulfilling career in storytelling. Kristen emphasizes the importance of recognizing burnout, aligning personal values with career goals, and the power of visualization in achieving clarity. Listeners will learn how to turn career stagnation into opportunity by leveraging connections, mindset shifts, and embracing change for meaningful growth.
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INSIGHT

Misalignment Signals Career Change

  • Feeling misaligned with your work environment often signals it's time for a change.
  • Sometimes it's about changing how and where you work, not what you do.
INSIGHT

Desired Feelings Beat Titles

  • Shifting focus from job titles to desired feelings at work unlocks clarity on what you truly want.
  • Desired experiences guide better career decisions than chasing specific roles.
ANECDOTE

Layoff Sparked Career Breakthrough

  • Kristen's layoff was the push she needed to finally change her career path.
  • Instead of fear, she chose to celebrate and embrace this new opportunity.
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