Career transitions are becoming the norm, especially after layoffs, restructurings, and organizational change. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with career coach and Amazon #1 bestselling author Michelle Schafer to discuss how working professionals can navigate career transitions with confidence, clarity, and strategy.

Michelle is a two-time restructuring survivor who transformed career setbacks into a practical five-step career growth framework. She has helped nearly 1,000 professionals rebuild confidence, articulate their value, and reposition themselves for new opportunities without starting over.

In this conversation, we cover how to recover from layoffs, overcome career fog, communicate your professional value, and build career resilience in today’s uncertain job market. This episode is designed for mid-career professionals, leaders, and high performers who want actionable strategies, not generic career advice.

If you are navigating a career pivot, recovering from a setback, or planning your next career move, this episode will give you tools you can apply immediately.

Topics covered include:

• Career transitions after layoffs and restructurings

• How to rebuild confidence after career setbacks

• Articulating your value in interviews and leadership conversations

• Career resilience strategies for mid-career professionals

• Navigating career change with purpose and clarity

Explore Michelle Schafer’s career growth resources and coaching here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/ 

Website:  https://mschafercoaching.ca/ 

Free offer #1: A free chapter from her book - sign up here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/ 

Order Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose here: 

https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/ 

Free offer #2: Download the reflection tool Career Focus Framework here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/gain-clarity-and-confidence-in-your-job-search/