#12 - Life After Layoff with Content Marketer John Thomas Lang
Career Therapy Podcast e.12 - Life After Layoff with Content Marketer John Thomas Lang
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.12), we welcome content marketer John Thomas Lang. This episode is the first dedicated episode in our new Life After Layoff series, where we explore the emotional side of job layoffs.
In our conversation, John shares his experiences going through layoffs while working as a content marketer. John combines a business mind with a creative soul as Head of Marketing at Amount. His passion for brand, content, and funnel optimization has been integral in scaling multiple award-winning tech startups in Chicago. A proud Colorado native, you can find him digging through the crates for vinyl records in his spare time.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing John Thomas Lang
0:53 “tell me about yourself”
1:55 a path from music to marketing
4:00 the lay-off story
6:38 a lay-off done “well?”
10:20 360° feedback
12:35 the day of the lay-off
16:34 experiencing shame after a lay-off
21:45 the best way to network
25:00 the “bounce back” strategy
28:28 how to fortify your identity
33:00 the “practice” mentality
35:50 the touch points that led him to his current job
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
