S4E3 - How not to take a layoff personally

Small Talk with RainKraft - Career-lifting Conversations

Winter is coming (sorry, we know this is so passé), and this season it seems to come with a wave of mass layoffs. It’s quite terrifying because of how untimely and arbitrary they are. Layoffs are just business, not personal. We all know this. But when you get laid off unexpectedly, and it throws a curveball in your career, how can you help but not take it personally? In this episode, Subha and Hasita share their thoughts on how not to take layoffs personally.

In This Episode | Discussion Points

• [02:32] Why layoffs are so jarring despite being a business necessity
• [06:24] Coping with a layoff emotionally, in small and big steps
• [10:03] Post-layoff support and maintaining an amicable relationship with former employers
• [14:29] How to stay a step ahead if you’re anticipating a layoff
• [17:50] What companies can do to handle a layoff with sensitivity

Hosts:

Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.

You can find us on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/

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