Agile Unemployment: Normalizing the Way We Talk About Being Out of Work

Remaining Insubordinate with Jocelyn Davis: How to Be Your Bravest Self Part II

It takes a tremendous amount of character and courage to stand up for what you believe in, especially if it is not a popular opinion. Such strength of character cost author Jocelyn Davis her EVP role but also opened the door for her to become a best-selling author and thought leader. 
In this second part of her interview on the Agile Unemployment podcast, Jocelyn shares her views of leadership with host Sabina Sulat as well as the spirit and intent that is behind the upcoming Beyond Lean In book tour. On the tour Jocelyn and her fellow authors want people to rethink what it means to be a leader and how we look at our roles in the workplace. Instead of meeting the expectations of the workplace, Beyond Lean In focuses on changing the expectations of work to meet the needs of the people whom it serves. Insubordination is now advocation. Join us for a provocative conversation. 

Remaining Insubordinate with Jocelyn Davis: How to Be Your Bravest Self- Part I

Are you afraid of speaking up? Are you finding your leadership style unappreciated or ineffective? People who lose their jobs are often leaving a toxic work environment or at the very least, a workplace that is not aligned with their values and beliefs. Whether you are in the C Suite or on the frontline it can happen to anyone. With a toxic environment comes fear- the fear of disagreeing with others, the fear of standing up for yourself and what you believe, and the fear of losing your job. This is the exact situation that author Jocelyn Davis found herself in when she lost her job. She chose to stand up for herself and her team, and although it resulted in her losing her job, she retained her character and ultimately "won" by boomeranging back to her former company AND by sharing her leadership knowledge as an author. 
 
In her latest book, Insubordinate: 12 New Archetypes for Women Who Lead, Jocelyn talks with host Sabina Sulat about the power of tapping into our different and diverse leadership styles as well as the need for leaders to choose what is right over what is expected. A book and conversation with women, about women, but for everyone. Part I of a special two-part podcast that you won't want to miss. 

Reflections of Season One and Visions of Season Two: A Year of the Agile Unemployment Podcast

Last week the Agile Unemployment Podcast hit its one-year anniversary. In the premier episode of Season Two, host Sabina Sulat reflects on the purpose and topics of the podcast, highlighting the best of Year One as well as sharing with listeners what is in store for them for Season Two. 

Re: Gaining Your Financial Footing After Losing Your Job with Financial Expert and Author, Anne Lester

Few things are as uncomfortable to talk about as money. And when you are out of work, the subject of money becomes even more difficult to discuss. However, knowing how to properly handle your money when you are out of work can be the difference between surviving and thriving. Join Agile Unemployment podcast host Sabina Sulat as she and special guest, financial expert and author, Anne Lester sit down and discuss the Dos and Don'ts of managing your money while out of work and the immediate moves to make once you go back to work to make sure you return to being "financial whole" as soon as possible. It's a conversation that will benefit everyone. 

Re: Training the Wolves at the Door to Become Your Tame Pets: Handling Catastrophic Thinking

Are you struck by unwanted and unpleasant thoughts at inconvenient times? Is worry your constant companion? Do you wait for the other shoe to drop all the time? You could be experiencing Catastrophic Thinking. Intrusive thoughts about bad things are normal but when you are job insecure or out of work, these thoughts can take your time, energy, and well-being. It is essential to tame catastrophic thoughts before they overcome your reality so that they do not become your reality. In this episode, Agile Unemployment host Sabina Sulat reviews a quick and easy trick to help you take control of your catastrophic thinking before it takes control of you. 

Reconciling to the Five Things You Must Accept About Unemployment and the One Thing to Never Stop Doing

One of the hardest things to accept in unemployment is how vastly different your life has become. We take that resistance to every aspect of our lives as we recover from job loss and being to build the next chapter of our professional lives. But that reconstruction seems to take forever. The sooner we come to terms with the things that we cannot change, the sooner we rebuild our future. Coming to terms with things is never easy. Join host, Sabina Sulat as she talks about the five things you must come to terms with in unemployment and the one thing to never forget so that you can begin to build your next chapter towards the professional life you so richly deserve. 

Re: Covering from Enmeshment: Taking Back Your Boundaries When Work Has Taken Your Identity

Do you suffer from the Scary Sundays? That churn in your stomach when you think about going back to work. Do you feel taken advantage of at work? Isolated. Do you feel that you have to play along with everyone else just to be accepted? Worse, if you have lost your job, do you feel at a complete loss and not even sure who you are anymore? You might be suffering from Enmeshment. Join podcast host Sabina Sulat as she explains the term "enmeshment" and why this could be the thing that is holding you back from finding a new job or leaving your current job. Sabina defines enmeshment, reviews the signs of enmeshment, and offers easy and practical suggestions for getting over work overtaking your identity and sense of self so that you can build resilience and confidence to have the future work you deserve. 

Re Alignment: The Thing That Could Be Sabotaging Your Job Search

This one seemingly little thing could be the one thing that is sabotaging your job search: Alignment. Our reliance on technology can be the best thing about your job search, but only if all elements of your search--  your online profile, your resume, your cover letter, and even your interview questions are aligned with the job description and the job you want. Join host Sabina Sulat as she takes you through what you need to do to make sure that all areas of your job search are aligned with who you are and what you want to do. 

Grief and Job Loss: Letting Go to Move Forward

Grief is part of the baggage we take wherever we go. It is who we are but it can also prevent us from becoming who we should be. In this episode, podcast host, Sabina Sulat examines the phases of grief in a job loss and how "leaning in" to your grief could be the very thing that propels you to the job you want and the future you deserve. 

Unemployment and Immigration: Navigating Being Out of Work with ChinUpp Founder Nidal Khaznadar

Being out of work is overwhelming for anyone but especially so if you are an immigrant. The usual challenges of unemployment are made harder through the additional obstacles of language barriers, cultural differences, and most significantly, lack of social support. In a very special episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast join host Sabina Sulat and guest Nidal Khaznadar, founder of ChinUpp as they discuss the job searching needs of this significant population as well as how organizations can help them be successful once they find a job. Don't miss this meaningful and essential conversation.