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

Welcome back to the Agile Unemployment Podcast! 🎙️ In today's episode, we delve into the concept of the "Just for Now Job" – the job you take to pay the bills, get out of the house, and sustain yourself while searching for your dream job. 💼✨ Key Points Discussed: Pros of Taking a "Just for Now Job": Financial Stability 💰: Keeps the lights on and the bills paid. Financial stress can be a major b...

In this episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast, prepare to be inspired as we sit down with the remarkable Kathleen (Kathi) Baker, whose journey through unemployment is a testament to the power of positivity and authenticity.  Kathi's story is one of resilience in the face of adversity. Despite setbacks in her career in higher education and real estate management, she refuses to let circumstance...

📘 Reading the Tea Leaves: What You Can Learn and Should Know About the Interview Process 🍵🫖🍃 🎧 In the latest episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast, we delve into the hidden meanings and subtext behind each phase of the interview process. Host Sabina Sulat explores how understanding this secret code can provide invaluable feedback for job seekers. 🔍 From the initial application to the fin...

🎙️ As we find ourselves a little past the midpoint of February, the days stretch on like a stubborn winter chill. Yet, just beyond the horizon, the promise of spring beckons. But what if you’re out of work during this peculiar time? February, despite its brevity, can feel like an eternity when you’re job hunting. In this episode, of the Agile Unemployment podcast, we address the emotional rollerco...

🎙 Excited to share the latest episode of the Agile Unemployment Podcast! 🎧 In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of negotiating your separation and how to do so effectively. Losing a job can be a challenging experience, but understanding your rights and knowing how to navigate the process can make a significant difference.   Listen in as Sabina discusses practical tips for negotiating...

Are you equipped to recognize the signals in your job search journey? Join Sabina Sulat, your employment expert and host, as she delves into the nuances of identifying red, yellow, and green flags during the interview process. 🚩🟡✅   Uncover the insights crucial for job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers alike.    🚩Red Flags: Warning signs indicating a potential mismatch or toxicity withi...

Sometimes being out of work is a roller coaster but have you ever felt like your job search is stuck on repeat, akin to the Groundhog Day movie? Add in the cold and dark of the end of winter and you have a recipe that can dampen even the most optimistic job seeker's mood, placing their job search in jeopardy. Host Sabina Sulat discusses the importance of taking a step back, reassessing your job se...

In this empowering episode, we dive deep into the art of standing out in the job search by embracing your true self. Career coach Phillip Migyanko shares invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the competitive job market with authenticity.  Key Points: Authenticity Matters: Discover why being true to yourself is a powerful strategy in the job search process. Unleash Your Unique Val...

Welcome, job seekers and career enthusiasts, to another insightful episode of Agile Unemployment!  From Unemployment to Orientation, the journey from job hunting to on-the-job performance is a nonstop roller coaster. In the excitement, many of us tend to overlook a crucial step: Onboarding. I'm your host, Sabina Sulat, and in today's episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked step of Onboardi...

In the concluding episode of Agile Unemployment for 2023, host Sabina Sulat takes a look at the challenges faced by employers, recruiters, and job seekers within the dynamic employment landscape. From antiquated hiring approaches to counterproductive job search behaviors, Sabina discusses the habits that impede progress for all stakeholders. Tune in as she provides actionable strategies to shed th...

Welcome to the second part of the Agile Unemployment podcast, where we delve deeper into the transformative power of Self-Compassion with guest, Massimo Backus – Self-Compassion expert, coach, and author. In this episode, Massimo guides us through a profound exercise, emphasizing the three key practices of Self-Compassion: Mindful Awareness, Humanity, and Self-Kindness. Massimo's insights and coac...

Something to get you through the Sunday Scaries 🎙 Exciting News! Join me in the latest episode of the Agile Unemployment Podcast as we delve into the transformative world of Self-Compassion! 🌟 In Part I of this two-part episode, I have the honor of interviewing Massimo Backus, a renowned self-compassion expert, executive coach, and soon-to-be-published author. 📚 Massimo guides leaders and indivi...

As we bid farewell to Thanksgiving but before we dive into the seasonal holidays, it's time to reflect on the journey of self-discovery and resilience. Join us in this special episode of the Agile Unemployment Podcast as we delve into the art of reinforcing habits across the eight crucial areas of self-care. From mental well-being to professional growth, we've got you covered!   🌟 Episode Highlig...

  This episode follows some crucial actions you can take at the end of the year when you're either out of work or fearing job loss. Join host, Sabina Sulat as she discusses the key focus areas for job seekers to follow to wrap up the prior year and to prepare for the new one, including creating a list of accomplishments, cultivating gratitude, and evaluating and strategizing for the upcoming year....

It feels like everywhere you go people are talking about AI/Artificial Intelligence. More and more content creators, employees, and even job seekers are feeling more and more pressure to sit back and let AI do the work for them. But how much should you use AI in your job search, if at all? Join Agile Unemployment podcast host Sabina Sulat as she shares her initial thoughts on the pros and cons of...

In a time when applicant tracking systems are gatekeepers and job seekers are turning to AI, there is still one surefire way to get into the VIP Room of the job search- Networking. But it isn't just about who you know. The type of relationship you build with others, how you are perceived, and how you serve others is just as important as your connections. In this episode of the Agile Unemployment P...

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 wit...

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 othe...

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. 

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 do...

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 t...

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...

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 Sa...

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 y...

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.