How to Talk About Being Fired or Laid Off

Getting fired.
Getting laid off.
Being told your role has been eliminated.

None of those experiences come with an instruction manual, yet so many of us can carry the shame as though it says something about who we are.

The truth? Sometimes organizations make difficult decisions. Sometimes leaders make bad ones. Sometimes the environment was never set up for you to succeed in the first place.

And none of that defines your worth.

This week on If I Don't Tell You, Who Will?!, I'll be joined by Candace Lopez to talk about one of the most uncomfortable—and important—career conversations we can have.

We'll explore:
✨ Why job loss feels so personal
✨ How to rebuild your confidence after being let go
✨ What healthy leadership actually looks like
✨ How to stop letting one role define your entire career
✨ What we can learn from difficult endings without letting them become our identity

Candace recently shared a deeply personal LinkedIn post about being fired, laid off, and navigating toxic workplaces. It struck a chord with hundreds of people because it gave voice to an experience so many of us carry, especially in this market.

We're going to dive into the emotional impact of job loss, rebuilding your confidence, recognizing unhealthy workplaces, and separating your identity from your employer.

As a career strategist, I'll be answering the questions we've gathered, and Candace will be sharing her perspective from having lived through it herself.

Because if there's one thing I hope you take away from this conversation, it's this: You can lose a job without losing your value.