🎙️ Agile Unemployment Podcast: Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead 🎙️

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve been on together. In this episode, I take a deep dive into:

🔄 A Look Back at 2024

🔍 What’s Next?

📊 2024 Unemployment & Employment Summary

✨ Whether you’re currently job searching, looking to grow in your career, or supporting someone in their journey, this episode offers valuable takeaways to help you thrive.

🎧 Tune in now to reflect, learn, and prepare for what’s next!

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#AgileUnemployment #JobSearchTrends #Employment2024 #CareerGrowth #UnemploymentSupport #Adaptability #Resilience #FutureOfWork

🎙️ Podcast Notes: Agile Unemployment 🎧

In this episode, I sit down with the delightful and knowledgeable Lotus Buckner, author of The Joy of HR: Elevating HR's Role as a Trusted Partner. 🌟

✅ The Real Role of HR in Separations and Hiring:

✅ Why Leaders Need to Partner with HR:

✅ Empathy and Humanity in Unemployment:

This is an important and insightful conversation for leaders, employees, and anyone navigating today’s workforce challenges. Trust me—you don’t want to miss it!

✨ Key Takeaways:

Let’s shift the narrative on HR together. 🚀

🎙️ About Our Guest:

💬 Join the Conversation:

#AgileUnemployment #TheJoyOfHR #HRLeadership #JobLossSupport #EmpathyInHR #FutureOfWork #CareerInsights #PodcastEpisode

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In this episode of Agile Unemployment, we tackle the powerful and often overwhelming "Shame Monster" 🐉 that creeps into our lives when we’re out of work. Shame can block the path to a brighter future, but the good news is—you have the power to fight back! 💪✨

Identify Your Triggers 🛑

Practice Self-Compassion 🤗

Set Micro-Goals 📋

Reconnect with Your Values 💡

Engage in Esteem-Building Activities 🎨📖🏋️‍♀️

"Shame is a lie that tries to keep you small. By taking steps to address it, you can reclaim your sense of self and move forward." 🌞✨

Don’t forget to download the Shame-Busting Toolkit—packed with journaling prompts, affirmations, and action steps to keep the "Shame Monster" at bay.

🎧 Listen Now and take the first step toward overcoming shame and reclaiming your future! ✨

Join me, Sabina Sulat, on the latest episode of the Agile Unemployment Podcast as we close out the year with reflections, updates, and actionable career advice. Whether you're job-seeking, transitioning, or simply planning your next career move, this episode is for YOU! 💼💡

🌟 Reflections:

💡 Differentiating Intent vs. Behavior:

🚀 Updates on Agile Unemployment Initiatives:

🎯 Actionable Career Planning:

This isn’t just about reflecting on the past; it’s about gearing up for an intentional, fulfilling future. 🌟 Whether you’re ready for a career pivot or seeking growth in your current role, this episode is packed with strategies to help you thrive in 2025.

💬 Let’s connect! Share your reflections, goals, or key takeaways from the episode in the comments.

📢 Don’t forget to share with anyone who could benefit from a little career inspiration as we end the year strong!

#AgileUnemployment #CareerPlanning #JobSearch #IntentionalLiving #YearEndReflection

🎧 In this week’s episode, I’m diving into exciting updates, answering your burning questions, and helping take the mystery and anxiety out of unemployment.

What’s Inside This Episode?

This episode is packed with actionable advice and reassurance to help you navigate unemployment with confidence and clarity. Whether you're job hunting, considering a career change, or supporting someone who is, there’s something here for you.

🎁 Plus, learn about the exclusive resources and giveaways I’ll be sharing at Thursday’s live Q&A!

🔗 Tune in now and get ready to take control of your career journey.

#AgileUnemployment #Podcast #JobSearchTips #UnemploymentSupport #CareerChange #LiveStream #JobSearchChallenge #CareerAdvice 🎙️💡

🎙️ Episode Overview: Navigating Today’s Job Market with Julie Winkle Giulioni 🎙️

In this insightful episode of Agile Unemployment, Sabina Sulat sits down with the esteemed author and HR expert Julie Winkle Giulioni. Recognized among INC's Top 100 Speakers and celebrated for her work in professional development, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to help job seekers excel in a rapidly changing market. Having toured together last year on the Beyond Lean In Book Tour, Sabina and Julie reunite to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing candidates today.

Together, they explore how the job search landscape has shifted over the past two years, how candidates can skillfully address sensitive topics in interviews, and how to evaluate a company's culture before committing. Julie also shares insights from her books, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go and Promotions Are So Yesterday, which emphasize ongoing growth and career development beyond traditional promotion paths.

Read on for episode highlights and key takeaways! 🎧

🎙️ Episode Overview: Navigating Today’s Job Market with Julie Winkle Giulioni 🎙️

In this insightful episode of Agile Unemployment, Sabina Sulat sits down with the esteemed author and HR expert Julie Winkle Giulioni. Recognized among INC's Top 100 Speakers and celebrated for her work in professional development, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to help job seekers excel in a rapidly changing market. Having toured together last year on the Beyond Lean In Book Tour, Sabina and Julie reunite to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing candidates today.

Together, they explore how the job search landscape has shifted over the past two years, how candidates can skillfully address sensitive topics in interviews, and how to evaluate a company's culture before committing. Julie also shares insights from her books, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go and Promotions Are So Yesterday, which emphasize ongoing growth and career development beyond traditional promotion paths.

Read on for episode highlights and key takeaways! 🎧

Episode Highlights:

1. Meet Julie Winkle Giulioni 📚

• Julie is an esteemed author and speaker, ranked among INC's Top 100 Speakers, bringing deep expertise in HR and professional growth.

• Julie and Sabina dive into recent shifts in the job market, exploring how hiring practices have changed and what candidates can expect from the modern job search. 📈
  

• With Julie’s expert advice, learn to tackle sensitive subjects professionally and make a positive impact during interviews. 🎯
  

• Julie shares how to spot red flags 🚩 and assess cultural fit to ensure alignment with your values and career goals.
  

• Julie discusses the themes in her books, from fostering continuous development to redefining career success and growth beyond traditional promotion paths.
  

Listen for insights into navigating today’s job market, interview strategies, and selecting workplaces that support your growth! 🎧

#AgileUnemployment #JobSearchTips #CareerSuccess #JulieWinkleGiulioni #PodcastEpisode #WorkplaceCulture

Welcome back to Agile Unemployment, where we break down the modern job search in a way that keeps you agile, informed, and empowered. Today, we’re exploring some dramatic changes in how we look for work, the tools we use, and how job seekers and organizations have had to rethink their strategies. This isn’t the job market of even a year ago—it's evolving fast, and so are we.

Episode Highlights:

A New Approach to the Job Search Mindset 💭

• Then vs. Now: The old mindset was all about selling yourself to a company. Now, it’s about showing up as a whole person with purpose, values, and vision.

• Shift in Self-Perception: Job seekers today are crafting personal brands, positioning themselves authentically, and moving beyond just “checking the boxes.”

How Recruiters and Hiring Managers Have Shifted 🎯

• More than Just Skills: Employers are now looking beyond the resume, focusing on cultural fit, adaptability, and overall potential. The focus is on finding people who grow with the company.

• Human-First Approach: Hiring managers are asking deeper questions to understand who candidates are, not just what they do. It’s a more holistic approach.

The Evolution of Job Search Tools and Tactics 🔧

• AI and the Tech Revolution in Hiring: Tools have become sophisticated, from AI-driven resume scanners to virtual interview prep tools, making it essential for job seekers to stay on top of tech.

• Social Media as Your Brand Hub: Platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even TikTok are spaces where candidates can share insights, demonstrate skills, and make a memorable impression on potential employers.

Why Re Working Exists 🏢

• A Response to Today’s Job Market Needs: At Re Working, we’re here because today’s job search requires an agile approach. We’ve built our business around helping job seekers and career changers navigate this new reality with the tools, strategies, and support they need.

• It’s About Long-Term Success: Re: Working isn’t just about getting you hired; we’re focused on helping you find meaningful work that aligns with who you are and what you want for the long run. It’s the heart of everything we do.

#AgileUnemploymentPodcast 🎧 #JobSearchEvolution 🧭 #NewEraOfWork 💼 #ReWorking 🛠️ #ModernHiring 🚀 #CareerEmpowerment 💡 #StayAgile #MeaningfulWork 🌟 #AdaptAndThrive 🌱

In honor of Halloween, host Sabina Sulat explores the spooky side of job hunting, comparing the experience to classic scary movie clichés that job seekers often encounter. 👻 She highlights the “haunted” parts of the job search, where rejection and setbacks can make you feel like a horror movie character.

Here’s what Sabina covers to help you stop being the victim in your scary job search and start being the champion:

"The Phone Rings… But It's Not the Offer" 📞

"Lost in the Woods" 🌲

"Surviving the Monster of Self-Doubt" 🧟

"Avoiding the Final-Girl (or Guy) Trap" 🏆

"From Victim to Victor: Winning Strategies"

Key Takeaways:

• You’re not a victim in your job search—you’re the hero! 💪🏻

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💡 Key Takeaways:

1. The Importance of Self-Compassion During Unemployment: Being unemployed can easily trigger a cycle of self-doubt and criticism. Massimo explains that, while accountability is important, self-compassion allows us to face challenges without falling into the trap of self-blame. 🧠

📚 Navigating unemployment is tough, but beating ourselves up for every setback is counterproductive. Massimo’s book highlights that when we give ourselves grace during difficult times, we’re better equipped to tackle the job search process with clarity and renewed confidence. By practicing self-compassion, we can take ownership of our journey without being weighed down by unnecessary guilt or negativity. 💪

🔥 Episode Quotes:

• “Accountability without blame gives us the power to learn and grow without diminishing our self-worth.”

📚  Human First, Leader Second is now available on Amazon! It’s a must-read for leaders and anyone looking to rethink their personal and professional growth approach. 🌟

"Reinventing Your Career: Insights with Roger Osorio"

In this episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast, we welcome Roger Osorio, the author of The Journey To Reinvention: How To Build A Life Aligned With Your Values, Passion, and Purpose, and the host of the School of Reinvention podcast.

🎙️ Together, we dive deep into the transformative power of unemployment and how it can serve as the catalyst for a complete career reinvention.

Unemployment as an Opportunity: Roger discusses how losing a job can be the perfect moment to reimagine your career path, aligning it more closely with your values and passions. 🌱

Job Fit vs. Cultural Fit: We explore the importance of how you show up in a job as a reflection of whether the job or company culture is the right fit for you. If you’re not thriving, it might not be you—it could be the environment. 🔄

"Dating" Opportunities: Roger shares his thoughts on "dating" different opportunities before committing to "The One." This approach allows you to explore various paths before settling on a career that truly resonates with you. 💡

Creative Reinvention: For those unsure of where to start, we discuss practical and creative ways to reinvent yourself, even when you don’t have a clear direction. The journey to reinvention doesn’t have to be daunting; it can be an exciting exploration of your potential. 🎨

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will motivate you to embrace change and take bold steps toward a fulfilling future. 🚀

Listen now and start your journey to reinvention!

#CareerReinvention #UnemploymentToOpportunity #AgileUnemployment #RogerOsorio #TheJourneyToReinvention #PersonalGrowth #CareerChange #NewBeginnings #SchoolOfReinvention