The Tenacity Co. Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1- From Layoffs to Leadership: Adam Broda on Visibility and Career Pivots

15/09/2025 30 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1
The Tenacity Co. Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1- From Layoffs to Leadership: Adam Broda on Visibility and Career Pivots

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In this episode of The Tenacity Co, I sit down with Adam Broda, career coach and founder of Broda Coaching, to talk about the realities of job searching and pivoting in today’s competitive market. Adam shares how his coaching journey began during a season of uncertainty, the biggest mistakes he sees job seekers make, and why visibility — not just resumes or referrals — is now the secret to landing senior-level roles. We also dive into the mindset shifts needed to push through rejection, build momentum, and stay resilient when the process feels overwhelming. In this episode, you will learn about :Adam’s pivot story: how parental leave + COVID layoffs at Boeing sparked his coaching businessThe evolution of job searching: resumes → referrals → visibility as the new differentiatorWhy referrals have dropped in effectiveness (from 15% to <3%)Mistakes job seekers make when using outdated strategiesBuilding visibility creatively, even without social mediaThe challenges of role-to-role pivots in today’s market (especially at senior levels)Mental exhaustion and mindset: handling rejection, focusing on controllable goals, and using the “flywheel of momentum”Adam’s one piece of advice for anyone feeling stuck in their careerResources:If you are interested in hosting your own podcast check out buzzsprout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2352649Check out the products used to make this podcast!Laptop used for recording https://amzn.to/4elT4Ya Mic Used for recording  https://amzn.to/3XEN31ADouble screen for efficiency on the go https://amzn.to/4e9Klbj

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