What 62 Transition Conversations Revealed
Between July and December 2025, I conducted 62 one-on-one sessions with professionals navigating career transitions across 5 industries.Whether they'd been laid off, let go, or simply walked away from toxic environments, these conversations revealed patterns that challenged everything I thought I knew about career transitions.
Key Insights
The Misalignment Index
Most people don't realize their internal change cadence—when they feel the whisper to evolve—is completely out of sync with their organization's reinvention pace.This gap isn't just uncomfortable. It's measurable. And it predicts burnout.
The 5-Year Myth
People who identified as "5-year markers" were often masking fear of change rather than genuinely thriving on long stability.The sessions revealed how we lie to ourselves about our actual inflection patterns.
Double Friction
Not honoring your own Personal Inflection Curve™ creates internal tension. Not honoring your organization's or boss's curve creates external friction.Most people are fighting both battles simultaneously—without realizing it.
Pink Slip Pivot Toolkit: A Starter Pack
I'm building this toolkit based on what was requested and what actually worked across those 62 conversations.It's free. It's practical. And it's designed to help you navigate that strange, weightless space between what was and what's next.
Launching January 2026
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