Hosted by LeTonya Shaw · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 46 episodes
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Layoffs are more than just a career setback—they’re a deeply personal experience that shakes your confidence, security, and sense of self-worth. After 20+ years in HR, laying off thousands of employees, and personally experiencing four layoffs (most recently in November), I know this journey from both sides of the table.This podcast is for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of job loss. Whether you're reeling from the initial shock, figuring out your next steps, or searching for motivation to rebuild, we’ll walk this path together. Each episode will blend pers
LeTonya Shaw hosts Exit To Excel Podcast, a business show with 46 episodes published.
Applying to jobs and hearing nothing back? It’s not your talent, it’s your positioning. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down why qualified professionals get ghosted in today’s job market and how to fix it. Le
Many talented professionals don’t fail interviews because they lack experience, they fail because they’ve been taught to shrink. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down “Game Day Performance” and how to reclaim
If you’re a mid-career professional with years of experience but feel invisible in today’s job market, this episode is for you. Your career story didn’t stop working because you’re not valuable, it stopped working becaus
If you’ve been submitting application after application and hearing nothing back, the problem probably isn’t your experience, it’s the strategy. For mid-career professionals, applying everywhere feels responsible. It res
After a layoff, one question takes over: What do I do next? Stay in the same lane, pivot into something new, or try consulting? In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down how to make this decision strategically—wit
In this episode, LT dives into the identity crisis that happens when a title disappears after a layoff. If you’ve paused when someone asks, "So what do you do?", you’re not alone. Learn why losing a role can feel like lo
In the final episode of 2025, LT breaks down the real career lessons this year revealed. If 2025 felt confusing, heavy, or stagnant, this episode reframes the year as a season of clarity, not failure. Learn why effort al
In Part 2 of The Forever Layoff series, LT shifts from naming the problem to building real career protection. Learn how to evaluate role risk, create optionality, adapt to AI-driven role compression, and build a personal
Layoffs aren’t an event anymore — they’re a system. In this episode, LT introduces the concept of The Forever Layoff: the quiet, constant state of job insecurity shaping today’s workplace. If you’ve felt anxious after ca
January is the biggest hiring month of the year, and this episode shows you exactly how to be ready. In this 2026 Job Search Reset, LT breaks down the step-by-step strategy to rebuild your confidence, clarify your target
In this powerful holiday episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals the gifts job seekers actually need and how friends and family can truly show up with real support. From LinkedIn recommendations to warm introductions, mock
In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals why December is secretly the BEST month for career moves — and how to turn holiday parties, family gatherings, and events into powerful networking opportunities. Learn exactly
In this Thanksgiving episode of Exit to Excel, LT shares a powerful message for anyone navigating a job search, layoff, or career transition. Discover how gratitude can ground you, strengthen your confidence, and shift y
Discover the 5 AI tools every job seeker needs to stand out in 2025. Learn how to use ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, LinkedIn AI Job Match, and Rezi with proven prompts that streamline your search, sharpen your message, an
In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR expert LeTonya shares a powerful 5-step strategy to help you become AI-enhanced instead of AI-replaced. Learn how to audit your tasks, leverage AI tools, shift your value focus, devel
The AI layoff wave is here. Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, UPS, IBM... Tens of thousands of corporate jobs are being replaced by AI. In this episode, LT breaks down what’s REALLY happening, the four types of workers at
You nailed the interview, now what? Silence doesn’t mean rejection! In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT reveals the proven 4-Touchpoint Follow-Up Framework: when to send each message, how to stay top of mind,
Think that remote $75K “no experience” job is real? Think again. In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT reveals the 5 most dangerous job scams fooling job seekers in 2025 and how to protect your identity, money,
In 2025, job hopping has slowed and “job hugging” is the new norm, but is staying put helping or hurting your career? In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT breaks down why workers are clinging to their jobs, th
The job market in 2025 has slowed, but people are still getting hired every day. In this Episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals what’s really changed, why 2022 job strategies fail today, and the 5 essential shifts you must
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Exit To Excel Podcast is hosted by LeTonya Shaw. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 46 episodes.
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