In an ideal world, layoffs are performed as part of a large-scale plan to eliminate the dead weight and retain top talent. As we saw too often during 2008 and countless times during mergers, corporate takeovers and again with COVID-19, this doesn’t happen.

In this week’s podcast, I discuss 6 things you can do NOW to survive and come out on the other end: 

#1 Don’t Ignore PJLD (Post Job Loss Disorder)

#2 Take a Look at the Money 

#3 Get Your Career Marketing Collateral Ready to Roll 

#4 Figure Out Who is Hiring

#5 Re-Engage Your Network 

#6 Make Sure You Are Ready for A Screen Debut

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

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How to Transform Your Resume from a Brochure to a Blueprint

6 Ways to Improve How Well You Rank on LinkedIn – Algorithm Hacks

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Mike Saunders, MBA

Mike Saunders is the #1 Authority Positioning Coach , the author of Amazon Bestselling book Authority Positioning for Financial Professionals,Adjunct Marketing Professor at several Universities, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council – an invitation-only community for the World’s Most Influential Business Coaches.

Recent episodes from Mike Saunders, MBA (see all)

• Interview with Jeremy Karja Partner and Sr. Advisor Development Consultant at Simplicity Group - October 28, 2026
• Interview with Blake Erickson Founder of Scaling.com and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book The Science of Scaling - October 27, 2026
• Interview with Mike Murphy Co-Founder of TextTonality - October 22, 2026