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Episode 162

EP 162: From Layoff to Leadership | Navigating Career Transitions with Doretha Polite

Laid off? Here’s what to do next. 

Losing your job—especially when you’ve dedicated years to an organization—can feel overwhelming. With federal government layoffs and job cuts happening across industries, many professionals are asking: “What now?”

That’s exactly why I sat down with Doretha Polite, Human Resources Executive at the Texas Civil Rights Project, former executive leader at Geico, and author of Layoff to Layup: Finding Your Next Shot and The Job Search Blueprint.

 In this episode, we break down:

  •  The first steps to take after being laid off (before panic sets in)
  •  How to turn a layoff into a strategic career pivot
  •  The biggest mistakes people make when job searching (and how to avoid them)
  •  How to rebuild confidence and take control of your next career move

 Losing your job isn’t the end—it can be the beginning of something better. If you or someone you know has been affected by recent layoffs, this conversation is a must-listen!

 Listen now & take charge of your future!

 Let’s connect—visit GPSLeadership.org to see how we can help you navigate your leadership journey.

Stay strong, stay positive, and definitely stay moving! 

#CareerTransitions #LayoffRecovery #Leadership #JobSearch #FederalGovernment #DorethaPolite #ExecutiveSuccess #GPSLeadership

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Alex D. Tremble

Alex D. Tremble is the Founder and CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a bestselling author, and an award‑winning executive coach to CEOs of early eight‑figure, multi‑location companies. With a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and over a decade of advising Fortune 500 executives, federal leaders, and high‑growth founders, Alex helps CEOs stop being the bottleneck in their own businesses.

Through his Executive 360 Snapshot and 90‑Day CEO Reset programs, Alex uses his TP3™ framework – Trust, Proactivity, Productivity, Profitability – to reveal how CEOs are truly experienced, pinpoint the behaviors that are slowing everything down, and install simple leadership operating systems so their companies can run fast without them in every decision.

He is the author of five leadership books, including "Leadership Sucks! (Sometimes)" and Unlocking the Executive Advantage, and hosts The Executive Appeal, where he interviews CEOs and senior leaders on the real work of leading companies that no longer depend on hero leadership.