Economic disruption always triggers career disruption, and the Great Resignation of 2021 made that unmistakably clear. Remote work gave people a taste of flexibility they never imagined possible. It showed them that they could be productive without sacrificing their well-being, and it revealed just how much of their energy had been spent simply surviving work rather than thriving in it.

The unfamiliar sensation of being laid off can be profoundly disorienting, triggering doubt, anxiety, and fear about the future. But what if I told you that one of the most transformative decisions you could make after a layoff is to seek coaching?