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The Confident Working Woman Podcast
I’m Sharon, HR professional, working mom of two, leadership facilitator, MAP-certified coach, and a woman who built her confidence (and business) in the margins of her day.
I used to be terrified of speaking up at work, sharing my thoughts online, or promoting myself in front of people who might judge me, especially my boss and HR colleagues.
Now, I run leadership workshops, speak to hundreds, post on LinkedIn weekly, and grow my coaching business all while working full-time and raising two kids.
This podcast is for corporate women ready to speak up, be seen, and grow.
Here, we talk about:
- Overcoming the fear of being seen (especially on LinkedIn)
- Building a coaching business on the side of a 9–5
- Sharing your expertise without risking your job
- Finding confidence after years of staying quiet
- Creating consistency without burnout
- Real stories from a real working mom - no perfection, no hustle culture
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The Confident Working Woman Podcast
164: When Your Job Isn't Your Worth: Transforming Layoff Fear Into Financial Confidence
In today's uncertain job market, layoffs are happening across every industry. If you're lying awake wondering if your position is safe, or if you've recently been let go and feel like your world just crashed down, this episode is for you.
Everyone's pushing the 'start a side business' solution, but what if you need income NOW? What if you have no emergency fund and bills to pay?
In this episode, I share my personal story of losing my job with zero financial buffer - and the strategic moves I made that transformed my biggest career crisis into my greatest breakthrough. You'll learn why your job loss isn't about your worth, how to calm your nervous system enough to think clearly, and practical steps to take when you're starting from scratch.
This isn't feel-good fluff. This is real-world wisdom from me who's been where you are.
Key Topics Covered:
Why Job Loss Feels Personal
- How we confuse our job with our identity and worth
- The emotional betrayal when relationships at work end in business decisions
- Understanding employment as energy exchange, not validation
My Personal Story
- Getting laid off with zero emergency fund
- The 2 AM panic and shame spiral
- Swallowing pride to take a "smaller" job as nervous system strategy
- How temporary work became a decade-long passion career
The Neuroscience of Financial Fear
- Why panic mode shuts down clear thinking
- The critical role of meditation in rewiring your brain
- How to calm your nervous system enough to make smart decisions
Practical Action Steps
- Emergency planning when you have no buffer
- Strategic networking without desperation energy
- Taking temporary work as bridge, not failure
Want to go deeper? Join my free training 'From Financial Panic to Financial Peace' at https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/peace