Beyond The Next Move with Jyoti

The morning we recorded this, Stats Canada reported another 68,000 jobs lost in September, and women aged 25 to 54 took the biggest hit. I was laid off from an executive role last year, so headlines like that still stop me for a moment.

Sara McCready, founder of Illuminated Joy, is back to talk about what happens in your body when you read news like this, why high achievers feel job loss as shame, and how to process it before you rush into the next role. We also get into using AI for emotional support, fear-based news, and her Clarity, Confidence and Peace framework. She ends with one simple thing you can do this week.

For anyone who has been laid off, is supporting someone who has, or works in an industry going through cuts.

Chapters
0:00 Welcome back, Sara McCready
2:14 Canada’s September job numbers
3:06 What layoff headlines do to your body
8:49 Supporting someone who’s been laid off
15:53 My layoff and the shame that came with it
18:07 Why high achievers feel job loss differently
26:48 Can AI help you process big emotions?
33:25 Fear-based news and keeping your own perspective
35:09 The CCP framework: clarity, confidence and peace
42:14 One practical tip: get outside
47:06 Where to find Sara

What helped you most in the first week after a job loss? Share in the comments!

Connect with Jyoti: Instagram @jyotikpannu | ⁠www.jyotipannu.com⁠

Connect with Sara: illuminatedjoy.com | LinkedIn: Sara McCreadyBook mentioned: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

This podcast is based on personal experiences, reflections, and general information. It is not professional advice. Every career, relationship, and financial situation is different, so always speak with qualified professionals about your specific circumstances before making major decisions.

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When my role as Executive Director of Operations was eliminated last year, everyone talked about the resume and the budget. Nobody talked about the grief.In this solo episode, I share what losing a job I didn't see coming really felt like, why so much of who I was had been attached to what I did, and why you can't skip the feelings and go straight to the job search. I also walk you through the circle of control exercise I used with my own coach and now use with my clients. It's simple, and it helped me see I still had more control than I thought.If you've been through a layoff, or you can feel one coming, this one's for you.Chapters0:00 Welcome0:20 The part of a layoff nobody talks about1:02 My role was eliminated2:28 When your job becomes your identity3:53 Why you can't skip the grief4:56 What helped me5:44 The circle of control exercise8:12 If you're going through this right now9:06 Wrap-upI'd love to hear from you. Have you been through a layoff? What helped you? Share it in the comments.Find me on Instagram: @jyotikpannuCoaching: www.jyotipannu.comThis podcast is based on my personal experiences, reflections, and general information. It is not professional advice. Every situation is different, so please speak with a qualified professional about your specific circumstances before making major decisions.#layoff #careertransition #jobloss #careercoach #beyondthenextmove

Kay Blair Hospice is building Brampton's first hospice, a 12-bed residence offering end-of-life care for anyone in the community. In this episode, Aneeka Dogra and I talk about what a hospice gives families in someone's final days, who Kay Blair was, and how the project is coming together.

🎟️ Legacy of Love Gala: October 24, 5 PM, Embassy Grand Convention Centre, Brampton. $200 a ticket or $1,500 for a table of 10.

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Buying an Older, Village or Rural Home in Ontario

Love the house but worried about the well, the septic, the age, or heritage rules? I walk through the questions I keep hearing at my Caledon listing, and why unfamiliar doesn't mean problematic.

Want details on the listing or have questions about an older or rural property? Send me a message.

Instagram: @jyotikpannu | jyotipannu.com

General information only, not professional advice.

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If Monday feels like a war zone before you’ve even walked through the door, this episode is for you.

Maybe it’s not the work you dread. Maybe it’s the meeting. The manager. The room where you feel watched, questioned, or like you have to defend every decision you make.

I’ve been there.

There was a point in my career when Sunday nights meant worrying about what Monday would bring. I liked my work and knew I was capable, but certain work environments slowly started affecting my confidence, my stress levels, and eventually my health.

In this episode of Beyond The Next Move, I talk about what that experience taught me, how to separate a bad environment from a bad career, and how you can start taking back some control over how you show up at work.

Sometimes the answer is changing your approach.

Sometimes the answer is leaving.

The first step is getting clear on what’s actually making Monday feel so heavy.

🎧 Does Monday Feel Like a War Zone at Work?

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In this solo episode of Beyond The Next Move with Jyoti, I share why I stopped trying to choose between coaching and real estate, and what I learned from working with my own coach. Sharing my thoughts about career changes (planned or due to a layoff or restructuring), life transitions, and why slowing down before making a big decision can help you get clearer on what you actually want next.

Find me on Instagram: @jyotkpannu
Visit my website: jyotipannu.com

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In this episode of Beyond the Move, Angie and I discuss the emotional, cultural, financial, and real estate assets we inherit, especially within South Asian families. We explore family expectations, daughters vs. sons in inheritance, generational patterns, and practical tips for estate planning, property ownership, and protecting family wealth.

Connect with us on Instagram:

Angie: @angiebiln

Jyoti: @jyotikpannu

Music: C. David

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In this solo episode of Beyond the Next Move, Jyoti reflects on the memoir Strangers by Belle Burden and opens up about the emotional and financial realities of divorce.

From property ownership and pre-nups to rebuilding financially after separation, this conversation explores the parts of relationships people often avoid discussing until life changes. As a realtor and coach, Jyoti shares why financial literacy, clarity, and understanding the systems behind your life matter just as much as love and trust.

Connect with Jyoti on Instagram: @jyotikpannu

Music: C. David

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In this solo episode of Beyond the Next Move with Jyoti, I break down one of the biggest shifts in Ontario real estate right now: the temporary (April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027) full 13% HST rebate on new construction homes.

If you’ve been debating between resale and pre-construction, this changes the math completely.

I walk you through:

• How HST on new builds worked before

• What the federal and provincial governments changed for first-time buyers in Ontario

• Real examples of how much you could save

• How to think about timing, strategy, and opportunity in this market

This is a practical breakdown of what this means for you as a buyer, and how to approach your next move with clarity.

If you’ve been on the sidelines, this might be the window that shifts your decision.

Connect with me:

Instagram @jyotikpannu

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.jyotipannu.com

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Music: C. David

In this episode of Beyond the Move, I sit down with Anthony Lombardo to talk about what it actually looks like to build a business from the ground up, and how purpose fits into that process.

We also talk about Coffee Gives Back and why supporting healthcare workers became a core part of his mission. Many of the stories he shares about his work and personal life will stay with you.

We break down practical topics too:

• ​Where to start if you have a business idea
• ​Why momentum beats perfection early on
• ​The hidden costs of running a business
• ​What cash flow really feels like in real life
• ​Mistakes new founders keep repeating

We also get into social media, staying real while growing online, and what success actually looks like now versus when he started.

If you’re thinking about starting something, investing, or just trying to figure out your next move, this one is worth your time.

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You can connect with Anthony on Instagram: @themisterbrewer

Music: C. David

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