Andrew Schmertz spent 15 years in the media business, serving as a reporter for NY1 and business anchor for WABC-TV. He was a senior exec at WNET/PBS when he co-founded Hopscotch Air. He was laid off from WNET and was faced with running a new airline. We discuss: A laid-off pilot coming back to his…

Jim Strother leveraged his 25 years of experience in sales, business development, and management to transform businesses and professionals who are on their best path towards success in life.  We discuss: How to survive three consequent lay-offs and build a business out of the clutter [1:56] How to “calm” the limiting beliefs that make you…

Laura Rotter is a CFA, MBA, CFP™ and founder of True Abundance Advisors, a fiduciary, fee-only financial planning firm located in White Plains, New York with a satellite office in New York City. She helps people both locally, as well as across the country. We discuss: Self-exploration as a way to start working on your…

Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. He specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations.  We discuss: The effect of being active outside the walls of your company [2:27] The role of a true leader for employee’s engagement and satisfaction [4:45] The inkling when you know the change will…

Marc Miller is the founder of Career Pivot, which helps those in the 2nd half of life design careers that they can grow into for the next 30 years.  We discuss: Businesses which are immune to creative destruction [2:04] Why making stuff up won’t get you a job if you’re over 40 [5:03] The solution…

Boudewijn Bertsch helps clients bring out the best in themselves and others and originated the Direct Path to Inclusive Leadership Development.  We discuss: What’s common between being unemployed, an entrepreneur and an independent contractor [1:49] The relief that comes with having a financial buffer [5:56] How to change your internal narrative and work with clients you…

After a long successful career in retail at huge global companies like the Gap and Old Navy, Anne suddenly and unexpectedly got laid off.  She was devastated. Her entire identity was associated with her fancy corporate job. After struggling to land another job, Anne decided enough was enough. She decided to bring a box of art…

Diana George is the founder and president of By George HR Solutions. She has worked with global companies such as BOSE and the luxury watch brand OMEGA.  We discuss: Estimation of effort: Lessons learned from having been an entrepreneur before [2:10] Going global when sky is the limit [4:46] Your employees are your best brand…

Lori Ames has been involved in book publishing and book publicity since the early eighties. After receiving her degree from Hofstra University she began her publicity career at a boutique book publicity agency in New York City.  We discuss: How to start a business from a hospital room [1:44] How to use your time efficiently…

David is a litigation attorney in New York City. His experiences in viewing the criminal justice system from nearly every perspective led him to advocacy to legalize marijuana. He is the Executive and Legal Director of Empire State NORML and a founder of the NYC Cannabis Industry Association.  We discuss: The luckiest person there is…

Martha Sue Yeary is on a quest to find executives and professionals who are golfers or aspiring golfers and love the game but are frustrated at it!  We discuss: How to transition from a non-profit to for-profit company when everybody wants to feed their family [1:41] Learning new skills versus starting all over again [7:10]…

Alex Winnicker is the Principal Consultant at Winning Consultations, LLC, specializing in Leadership Development and Team Building.  We discuss: Reorganizing oneself out of a job [1:54] How being overqualified for a job helps you out into building your own business [5:15] Never let a potential job conversation go away [7:03] The thing that makes the…

Joel Salomon is a prosperity coach who helps others overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom.  We discuss: Why it takes being laid off to get you to live your dream [2:08] When you believe everything happens for a reason [4:11] An early morning epiphany that makes you shut down your business…

Gary Ireland is an attorney representing executives during job transitions. He solves problems for clients through alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and negotiation, as well as through traditional litigation. We discuss: Why romanticized motivations would often lead to business failure [2:03] Which way to step when feeling time-pressured due to a job loss [4:46]…

Jonna Mooney is a certified HR professional with over twenty-five years of experience as a generalist, business partner, and HR leader. She works mainly with small to mid-sized international technology companies.  We discuss: When your personal safety net is not strong enough to support you [1:44] The primary question everyone asks once they become unemployed…

Susan Hartman is a former director of global marketing at Fortune 500 company Schneider Electric, now working as a marketing advisor and consultant with companies across the country as the Principle of Susan Hartman Consulting LLC.  We discuss: Becoming a champion in getting unemployed [2:05] What is going to set you free? [4:25] How to…

Tricia Manning is a certified executive coach and has been a student of human behavior all of her life.  We discuss: What keeps you 25 years at the same company [1:18] Triggers that cause end of employment [4:37] Resources to help you make the initial steps once you’re out of the corporate world [7:23] Why…