Are you secretly scanning job boards during lunch? Dreading your next team meeting? Staring at a resume that hasn’t been touched since dial-up internet was a thing?

In this episode, Dr. Tracy gets real about the quiet panic so many professionals feel when they realize it’s time for a job change, but their materials are completely outdated. If your resume still includes your high school job and your LinkedIn hasn’t been touched since college, this one’s for you.

Dr. Tracy shares a personal, no-shame message for those who feel stuck and introduces a limited-time Career Reset Package designed to take the stress out of job searching. Only 3 spots available.

Want in? Message “READY” to connect with Dr. Tracy directly (or email to her at learn@tracyshroyerphd.com).

What happens when the role you’ve built your life around is suddenly gone? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Tracy Shroyer shares what it was like to be laid off after 27 years of service, leadership, and loyalty—and how even a career coach can feel completely unprepared in the face of sudden change.

Tracy reflects on what she wishes she had done sooner, and walks you through three powerful reminders to help you stay ready, not reactive: keep your resume alive, keep your network warm, and never confuse performance with job security. If you’ve been laid off, fear it might be coming, or simply want to build your career safety plan, this episode is for you.

Plus, learn about the Pink Slip Prep School and how to start taking small steps today—before the crisis hits.

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You’ve updated your resume. You’ve polished your LinkedIn profile. But the job search still feels stuck—and you're not alone.

In this episode, Dr. Tracy Shroyer walks you through the Connect phase of the 4C Career Compass Framework and what it really takes to start seeing results in your job search.

Spoiler alert: it’s not about applying harder—it’s about connecting smarter.

You’ll learn:

• Why relying on job boards alone can stall your search
  
• How to make networking feel more human (and less awkward)
  
• What to say in follow-up messages that actually get responses
• How to stay consistent, accountable, and visible

Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building momentum? Tune in now.

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