Layoffs often feel like one of the most devastating moments in your professional life. In today's episode, Jamie Ratterman opens up about her personal journey through a corporate layoff, shedding light on the emotional and mental toll it takes. She along with Kendall Berg delve into the complexities of corporate dynamics, particularly the often-overlooked value of social media in building brand representation and fostering emotional connections.

Jamie offers invaluable advice for high achievers on how to rebuild and reinvent themselves after a layoff, sharing actionable steps and insights that listeners can apply to their own lives. 

Key Takeaways

1. Layoff Experience: Jamie Ratterman shares the details of her unexpected layoff from a corporate job, including the emotional impact and feelings of betrayal.
2. Emotional Reactions: Discussion on the inadequate reasons provided for her layoff and the inappropriate reaction from her manager.
3. Social Media Value: Insight into the undervaluation of social media in corporate settings and its importance in brand representation and emotional connection.
4. Rebuilding After Layoff: Advice for high achievers on how to rebuild their careers and personal brands after experiencing a layoff.
5. Action Items: Jamie's plan to share her layoff story on social media and provide a link to a personal branding guide for listeners.

About Jamie Rtaermann 

Follow her on Instagram @jamieratermann

Listen to her podcast Limitless 

Check out her mini-course, "3 Steps to 30 Days of Content." It's designed to help you develop a rewarding and repeatable system for increasing your visibility and enjoying the process of content creation.

That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

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