RIF'd https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcasts/how-to-navigate-being-part-of-a-reduction-in-force/ This series unpacks the ripple effects of a reduction in force—from identity shifts and financial stress to rebuilding confidence and redefining career paths. Listeners will hear from experts in mental health, finance, recruiting, and coaching, along with real stories from those who have lived it. Together, we explore what it means to lose a role and rediscover yourself in the process. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:56 +0000 en-US © 2026 Circumstance Podcast Unlocking different perspectives that shape our lives Circumstance Podcast This series unpacks the ripple effects of a reduction in force—from identity shifts and financial stress to rebuilding confidence and redefining career paths. Listeners will hear from experts in mental health, finance, recruiting, and coaching, along with real stories from those who have lived it. Together, we explore what it means to lose a role and rediscover yourself in the process. Circumstance Podcast false yes 8561e644-1666-5cf2-b6e2-24cc2d90e4a5 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 221821901 S1 | S7E7 – RIF’d Series: Wellbeing, Preparing for the New Chapter https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e7-rifd-series-wellbeing-preparing-for-a-new-chapter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e7-rifd-series-wellbeing-preparing-for-a-new-chapter Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 e86ab28b-5cfa-532f-912d-a465037d636b In the finale of the series RIF’D podcast series, we explore resilience, career transitions, and rediscovering purpose after job loss. In Episode 7, Wellbeing, host Gina Cafasso sits down with Dr. Grandt and Elizabeth, founders of Wellbeing, a full-service wellness center in Dana Point, California. Their inspiring journey through loss and career change led them […]

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]]> In the finale of the series RIF’D podcast series, we explore resilience, career transitions, and rediscovering purpose after job loss. In Episode 7, Wellbeing, host Gina Cafasso sits down with Dr. Grandt and Elizabeth, founders of Wellbeing, a full-service wellness center in Dana Point, California. Their inspiring journey through loss and career change led them […]

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]]> https://i0.wp.com/circumstancepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8584A944-D0F5-44ED-B10F-FDDC80287E06_1_105_c.jpeg?fit=1086%2C724&ssl=1 S1 | S7E7 – RIF’d Series: Wellbeing, Preparing for the New Chapter false no 55:10 No no S1 | S7E6 – RIF’d Series: How to get Soul-Aligned Work, the Power of Career Coaching, Part 2 https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e5-rifd-series-how-to-get-soul-aligned-work-the-power-of-career-coaching-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e5-rifd-series-how-to-get-soul-aligned-work-the-power-of-career-coaching-part-2 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000 5dea654c-cd7d-59c5-baf5-284e52a065ca In this continuation of Gina Cafasso’s conversation with nationally recognized career coach Maggie Mistal, the focus shifts from disruption to deep alignment. Together, they explore how intuition, courage, and soulful strategy can guide you through career transitions that feel anything but easy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change, seeking clarity, or wondering […]

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]]> In this continuation of Gina Cafasso’s conversation with nationally recognized career coach Maggie Mistal, the focus shifts from disruption to deep alignment. Together, they explore how intuition, courage, and soulful strategy can guide you through career transitions that feel anything but easy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change, seeking clarity, or wondering […]

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]]> https://i0.wp.com/circumstancepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/maggie_0010-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2495%2C2560&ssl=1 S1 | S7E6 – RIF’d Series: How to get Soul-Aligned Work, the Power of Career Coaching, Part 2 false no 47:54 No no S1 | S7E5 – RIF’d Series: How to get Soul-Aligned Work, the Power of Career Coaching https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e5-rifd-series-how-to-get-soul-aligned-work-the-power-of-career-coaching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e5-rifd-series-how-to-get-soul-aligned-work-the-power-of-career-coaching Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000 3deb1b67-287a-595f-8e44-7279afa839da Interview with Renowned Career Coach,Maggie Mistal, Part 1 In this episode of the Circumstance Podcast, Gina Cafasso connects with nationally recognized career coach Maggie Mistal for a conversation that blends soulful insight with strategic clarity. From a chance encounter sparked by a misspelled name to a deep dive into purpose-driven work, Gina uncovers what makes […]

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]]> Interview with Renowned Career Coach,Maggie Mistal, Part 1 In this episode of the Circumstance Podcast, Gina Cafasso connects with nationally recognized career coach Maggie Mistal for a conversation that blends soulful insight with strategic clarity. From a chance encounter sparked by a misspelled name to a deep dive into purpose-driven work, Gina uncovers what makes […]

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]]> https://i0.wp.com/circumstancepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/maggie_edit-scaled.png?fit=2560%2C2349&ssl=1 S1 | S7E5 – RIF’d Series: How to get Soul-Aligned Work, the Power of Career Coaching false no 40:20 No no S1 | S7E4 – RIF’d Series: How to Move Forward – Money and Mindset https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e4-series-rifd-how-to-move-forward-money-and-mindset/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e4-series-rifd-how-to-move-forward-money-and-mindset Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000 94d201ac-cc1c-5008-a767-5afa8c6b7b8b In this episode of the Circumstance Podcast, host Gina Cafasso sits down with award-winning wealth advisor Alissa Todd to discuss the financial and emotional impact of a reduction-in-force (RIF). From budgeting and debt management to long-term planning and mindset shifts, this conversation offers practical tools to help listeners rebuild their financial foundation with clarity and […]

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]]> In this episode of the Circumstance Podcast, host Gina Cafasso sits down with award-winning wealth advisor Alissa Todd to discuss the financial and emotional impact of a reduction-in-force (RIF). From budgeting and debt management to long-term planning and mindset shifts, this conversation offers practical tools to help listeners rebuild their financial foundation with clarity and […]

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]]> https://i0.wp.com/circumstancepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/021125AlissaToddBranding2025-0134-1-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2042&ssl=1 S1 | S7E4 – RIF’d Series: How to Move Forward – Money and Mindset false no 38:30 No no S1 | S7E3 – RIF’d Series: Going Beyond the Resume – What Recruiters Look for, told by an expert https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e3-series-rifd-going-beyond-the-resume-what-recruiters-look-for-told-by-an-expert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e3-series-rifd-going-beyond-the-resume-what-recruiters-look-for-told-by-an-expert Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://circumstancepodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2689 In Episode 3 of the RIF’d series, host Gina Cafasso sits down with Kathleen Steffey, CEO of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, to explore the emotional and strategic realities of layoffs. Drawing on her experience in executive search and insights from recruiters, Kathleen offers a grounded perspective on how RIF (Reduction-in-Force) decisions are often made […]

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]]> In Episode 3 of the RIF’d series, host Gina Cafasso sits down with Kathleen Steffey, CEO of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, to explore the emotional and strategic realities of layoffs. Drawing on her experience in executive search and insights from recruiters, Kathleen offers a grounded perspective on how RIF (Reduction-in-Force) decisions are often made […]

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]]> https://i0.wp.com/circumstancepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kathleen-scaled.jpg?fit=1707%2C2560&ssl=1 S1 | S7E3 – RIF’d Series: Going Beyond the Resume – What Recruiters Look for, told by an expert false no 0:00 No no S1 |S7E2 – RIF’d Series: After the Layoff, Part 2 | Lessons Learned and How to Move Forward https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e2-series-rifd-after-the-layoff-part-2-lessons-learned-and-how-to-move-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e2-series-rifd-after-the-layoff-part-2-lessons-learned-and-how-to-move-forward Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 https://circumstancepodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2632 What happens after a layoff? In this honest and reflective episode, Gina Cafasso continues her conversation with Amiee Gonsalves, a former coworker and close friend, as they unpack the confusing middle ground where identity blurs, finances tighten, and the future feels uncertain. Together, they explore the emotional and practical realities of rebuilding after a RIF, […]

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]]> What happens after a layoff? In this honest and reflective episode, Gina Cafasso continues her conversation with Amiee Gonsalves, a former coworker and close friend, as they unpack the confusing middle ground where identity blurs, finances tighten, and the future feels uncertain. Together, they explore the emotional and practical realities of rebuilding after a RIF, […]

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]]> https://i0.wp.com/circumstancepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/E1BEE61D-C01A-4144-A5A9-12CB0314AF5C_1_102_o.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1536&ssl=1 S1 |S7E2 – RIF’d Series: After the Layoff, Part 2 | Lessons Learned and How to Move Forward false no 37:22 No no S1 |S7E1 – Series: RIF’d – After the Layoff: How to Deal with Emotions & Reinvent Yourself https://circumstancepodcast.com/podcast/s1-s7e1-series-rifd-after-the-layoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s1-s7e1-series-rifd-after-the-layoff Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 https://circumstancepodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2627 Podcast: Circumstance · RIF’d · Episode 1 Episode Title: After the Layoff What happens when you’re hit with the emotional weight of a layoff? How do you process the loss, reclaim your identity, and begin to rediscover what’s next? In the first episode of RIF’d, host Gina Cafasso sits down with former coworker and longtime […]

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]]> Podcast: Circumstance · RIF’d · Episode 1 Episode Title: After the Layoff What happens when you’re hit with the emotional weight of a layoff? How do you process the loss, reclaim your identity, and begin to rediscover what’s next? In the first episode of RIF’d, host Gina Cafasso sits down with former coworker and longtime […]

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