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Breaking the Stigma of Getting Fired with Christian Stein


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Experiencing job termination is a common occurrence in many people's career paths. However, for years it was considered a taboo topic as individuals felt embarrassed and afraid. It's common for people to ask themselves, "what does getting fired say about me?". This episode aims to challenge this perspective and provide insights on how to view the bigger picture.

In this episode, Christian Stein, Strategic Brand Constant, shares openly about: 

  • Overcoming the challenge of getting fired and his resilient bounce-back
  • A personal and career rebranding journey that was sparked by departure from a high-profile agency role
  • Strategies and key learnings to guide those facing similar career challenges
  • Discovering the guiding question that shaped his journey
  • Concrete steps he employed to navigate through this pivotal phase of his career and life
  • The supportive role of his community, including family, friends, a coach, and former colleagues, in navigating the transition.

Show’s Guest

Christian Stein is a strategist and branding expert with over 25 years of international marketing communication experience across North America and Europe. Partnering with diverse brands and agencies globally, his expertise spans B2C and B2B in luxury and mainstream sectors. His unique ability to envision a brand's future and craft a strategic Brand Game Plan sets him apart. Christian excels in building robust partnerships with C-suite stakeholders, founders, and entrepreneurs, unlocking creative opportunities that drive business success. His leadership has yielded strong creative outcomes, recognized with business results and numerous creative awards. Today, he is the founder and owner of Stone Owl Consulting where he helps people and brands elevate their impact.

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Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).

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