The Next Best Thing

You’re Fired! Navigating Grief After Career Loss with Laverne McKinnon


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One moment, you're secure in your job, and the next, the rug is pulled out from under you. The emotional rollercoaster of job loss can feel overwhelming. But what if the pain you're feeling isn't just frustration or confusion, it could actually be grief? In this episode, career coach and grief specialist Laverne McKinnon helps you reframe what you might be going through.

Laverne McKinnon shares how being fired from CBS left her grieving for a decade before she could name it. Learn to spot the harmful stories you've been telling yourself since your layoff and replace them with empowering alternatives. Discover simple rituals that provide genuine closure and clear your path forward.In today's uncertain job market, this conversation offers more than advice, it provides the missing piece for anyone struggling to reconnect with their purpose.

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