Losing a job is one of life’s most difficult transitions—one that impacts not only finances, but also emotions, identity, confidence, and career and life direction.
While the experience can feel overwhelming, it also presents an opportunity to reset, refocus, and take ownership of the next phase of one’s professional journey.
This 60-minute webinar offers practical strategies and insights to help individuals manage the complex realities of job loss through the lens of career self-management. Participants will gain tools for coping with the emotional impact, re-establishing confidence, job search skills and how to build a proactive plan for moving forward.
Key takeaways include:
• Understanding the emotional cycle of job loss and how to manage stress productively.
• How to use career self-management strategies to regain a sense of control and direction.
• Reassessment of your skills, strengths, and values to clarify your next steps and know what you’re looking for.
• Practical approaches for updating your professional brand, networking, and job search.
• Building resilience and maintaining momentum during periods of uncertainty.
Whether you’re navigating job loss yourself, supporting a colleague, or preparing for potential change, this session will provide both emotional reassurance and actionable tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Ware is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and CEO of Integral Talent Systems, Inc. (ITS)
ITS is a global technology enabled talent management consulting firm specializing in bringing the science of talent management to the bottom line.
ITS is a pioneer in the field of attracting and retaining top talent, as the company was the first consulting firm dedicated to this workplace issue that began emerging in the U.S. during 1996 and has since become a global concern.
Dr. Ware is frequently engaged with corporate clients to provide guidance on how to create “employer of choice” environments, so that they can attract and keep the best talent in their respective industries.
ITS provides this guidance by continually conducting independent research in talent management, staying abreast of current corporate and workplace trends and best practices, and creating innovative products and services regarding this topic.
Dr. Ware has practiced for over 25 years in the talent management field, with a strong focus on how to increase employee productivity for the benefit of achieving business goals. She has acted as a consultant in this capacity for 180 of the Fortune 1000.
Dr. Ware is frequently quoted on trends in talent management strategies in numerous publications such as the Associated Press, Computer World magazine, Network World and the San Francisco Chronicle, and has been featured several times on CNN as a national talent management expert.