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In this episode of Your Next Success, Caroline sits down with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Steve has lived through four layoffs in 25 years, and each one reshaped his understanding of identity, work, and worth.

Together, they explore the emotional reality of job loss — the grief, the shock, the shame, the pause, and the rebuilding.

If you are navigating a layoff, still processing one, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will bring clarity, grounding, and compassion.

In this episode we explore:

• The emotional stages of a layoff
• Why shame after job loss feels so heavy
• How identity becomes tied to your work
• What helped Steve move from grief to renewal
• How to re-enter the job search with confidence

Connect with Steve Jaffe:

Website: thestevejaffe.com
Book: The Layoff Journey (Amazon)
LinkedIn: Steve Jaffe
Instagram: @stevejaffe
Substack: The Layoff Journey Blog

Resources Mentioned:

• The Layoff Journey by Steve Jaffe
• Your Next Success: After the Layoff series

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