PART 3 OF "NAVIGATING CAREER CHANGES": This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the messy middle of career transitions, whether you're contemplating leaving a job or grappling with identity loss after a layoff.

Dr. Fishman, a psychologist and former tech researcher, shares his personal journey of grappling with his identity after being laid off from Facebook and his decision to walk away for another 'successful' career that was no longer fulfilling.

He emphasizes the importance of embracing your emotions without judgment and recognizing that feeling unfulfilled is a common human experience. You’ll discover how to confront your fears about leaving a stable job, and why prioritizing your happiness is crucial not just for you, but for those you care about.

In this enlightening conversation, you’ll gain insights on:

- The psychological implications of career transitions and how they affect your identity.

- Strategies for navigating feelings of grief and loss associated with leaving a job.

- The importance of experiencing joy in the ordinary and redefining what fulfillment looks like.

- How to shift your mindset and recognize that your current life may already hold the happiness you seek.

Dr. Evan Fishman is a psychologist, former Meta researcher, and founder of The Beloved Institute. After years studying motivation—from academia to Silicon Valley—he realized that many of the world's highest achievers weren't searching for another strategy, they were searching for themselves.

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In this week's episode of the Great Life Experiment, Monique interviews

Keri-Lynne (KL) Shaw who shares her journey from corporate CHRO to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of proactive negotiation, understanding total compensation, and strategic exit planning. This episode offers practical insights for high performers and anyone looking to maximize their career and financial potential.

Key discussions in this episode:

• The importance of negotiation at every career stage
• How to assess and maximize total compensation
• Strategies for proactive exit planning and negotiations
• Lessons from corporate leadership on salary and equity
• Overcoming fears and limiting beliefs around money and career
• The role of coaching and community in career success
• The impact of market disruptions on career trajectories
• Building a business after leaving corporate roles

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Keri-Lynne Shaw and her mission

01:56 Keri-Lynne's career journey from HR to founder of The Salary Bump

03:30 A pivotal moment during the pandemic: realizing her salary was undervalued

05:56 How to have a conversation about salary and equity with confidence

08:06 The importance of understanding total compensation and benefits

11:50 Debunking myths about negotiating later in your career

17:09 Practical steps to prepare for salary negotiations

22:10 Questions to ask during the interview to gauge compensation

26:58 Strategies for proactively exiting a role with a package

32:56 The differences between proactive exits, reorganizations, and layoffs

36:55 Overcoming fears and mindset blocks around negotiation

40:05 Building a community and support system for career growth

44:08 The power of sharing behind-the-scenes and authentic stories

48:04 Final advice for high performers feeling stuck or undervalued

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Many of us move through life believing our future has already been decided—by our upbringing, our circumstances, our career path, or the rules we’ve been taught not to question.

But what if those limitations aren’t fixed at all?

In this episode, Monique sits down with Jacob Warwick, known as the “Billion Dollar Man,” to explore how negotiation is really about changing the way we think. Together, they unpack why curiosity is more powerful than confrontation, how challenging predetermined beliefs opens doors to new possibilities, and why the stories we tell ourselves often become the biggest obstacle to creating the life we truly want.

Whether you’re navigating compensation negotiation, a career transition, advocating for yourself, or simply wondering what’s possible beyond the limits you’ve accepted, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s negotiable—not just in business, but in life.

(00:00) – Introduction

(01:05) – Meet Jacob Warwick: The Billion Dollar Man

(04:32) – Why Jacob wants to teach negotiation without using the word "negotiation"

(13:39) – The biggest mistakes people make before negotiating

(18:45) – Internal promotions, confidence, and advocating for your value

(24:54) – The "Predetermined" mindset and challenging invisible rules

(26:15) – Curiosity as your greatest negotiation advantage

(32:30) – Why "No" is often where the real negotiation begins

(35:57) – The hidden cost of success and redefining wealth

(39:48) – Jacob's extraordinary personal story and rewriting his own future

(48:04) – Responsibility, resilience, and choosing your own path

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