Ep. 33: Laid off but not laid out w/ Ya Girl Kim.
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Kim Kisner has been laid off so many times that she joked about writing a book about it. And she did.
In today’s episode, we have an insightful conversation with Kim Kisner—a leader in communications and change management, host of "It's Ya Girl Kim Show", and author of "Laid Off But Not Laid Out"—about trusting the process of career change.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
So many people experience being laid off, but no one really taught us how to navigate through it [14:25]
What can help you take care of your bills?
Why is communication extremely important?
Why you need to take step back and breathe
Trust the process, stay confident, and have faith
How your career struggles help the future you [22:24]
Developing humility
The lessons you learned help you become better
Your struggles strengthen your faith
Navigating through the haze of career mishaps [31:10]
Finding a reliable support system
Never settle—take whatever you want, no matter how long it takes
Having a strong relationship with God
It’s never too late to follow your passion and do something that you love [40:45]
Great things don’t happen overnight.
Determining the purpose of what you’re doing
Doing something you love for the sole purpose of solving a problem/helping the community
Leaving a legacy
Trusting the process
EPISODE QUOTES:
Even along those lines where it’s taking longer sometimes and I think that God is ultimately working in us and working in the person to prepare them too, like “I’m the God and I’m going to do some special stuff to prepare you to be able to deal with me.
- Scott Hayes
You're going through this for a reason. And God is not going to give you something that he doesn't think you're ready for.
- Kim Kisner
Anything worth having or building takes time.
- Shaté Hayes
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
Listen to You Always Hear Me by Valencia Lacy
Open My Heart by Yolanda Adams
Make Room by Jonathan McReynolds
CONNECT WITH KIM KISNER
Your 40’s shaken but not stirred
CHECK IN WITH SCOTT AND SHATÉ:
Spotify Playlist - Music for this moment.
Follow @iamshate on Instagram
Follow @scotthayes_lcsw on Instagram
ABOUT KIMBERLY KISNER
Kimberly Kisner is a game changer in the communications and change management world. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and The University of Phoenix, she’s worked at companies such as WEWS Newschannel 5, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola and InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG). Currently, Kimberly works at Vizient as the Director of Change Management. She’s the host of It's Ya Girl Kim Show and author of Laid Off But Not Laid Out.
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