You Just Got Fired. Now What?
Dec 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 82
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Episode description
You just got fired. Now what?
No matter how it happened, being fired hurts. It feels personal. Whether you want it or not you are forced to make a change. But what if getting fired could be a catalyst? What if this could be the greatest thing to happen for you?
On today's episode we will explore:
- This is a loss. What the stages of grief look like after a termination
- Importance of sitting in your feelings
- Recognizing when you are ready to begin ideating on your next chapter
- Exercises to maximize learnings
- How to leverage your insights and network to begin your new chapter
Exercise Resources:
- Postmortem - Pages 4 and 5
- Design Your Career Starter Pack (includes QXR Template + Foundations Workbook
- QXR Template
- Book a QXR 1:1 coaching session
Links Referenced in Podcast
- When Job Titles Hurt Instead of Help You
- Toxic vs. Tough Work Environments: Knowing Whether to Stay or Go
- Dr. Jennifer Rittenhouse: Imposterism and the Paths We Choose
- HBR: When getting fired is good for your career
- The Power of Regret by Dan Pink
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