In this candid episode, Jaime sits down with a seasoned professional who recently experienced a significant career transition. Bryce Hoffman, formerly the AVC of Marketing at UMass Lowell and current AVP of Integrated Marketing at the University of New Hampshire, shares his personal journey of having his position eliminated and the subsequent process of rebuilding his professional life. Bryce is open, honest and raw in his recounting. His experiences serve as a source of inspiration and empowerment for those facing similar challenges.

Takeaways include: 

• How to manage your emotions during a tense and difficult conversation with human resources
• Insights into how to negotiate an executive transition that protects your professional life – and your family
• Tips for handling the emotional fallout and dealing with not understanding the “why”
• Guidance on how to approach interviews and addressing a termination
• Insights into harnessing your professional network to increase the likelihood of landing a new role

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mindpower:

​​Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is sponsored by our friends at Mindpower- a full-service marketing and branding firm celebrating nearly thirty years of needle-moving, thought-provoking, research-fueled creative and strategy. Mindpower is women-founded and owned, WBENC certified, nationally recognized, and serves the social sector – higher education, healthcare, non-profits, and more. The Mindpower team is made up of strategists, storytellers, and experience creators. From market research to brand campaigns to recruitment to fundraising, the agency exists to empower clients, amplify brands, and help institutions find a strategic way forward. Learn more about Mindpower here! 

About the Enrollify podcast Network:

Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network.  If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jeremy Tiers, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. 

Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours! 

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Jaime Hunt
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About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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