6 Essential Real-World, Resilience-Centered Steps To Rebuild Your Life, Work, and Identity After Job Loss
The Human(ing) Well Layoff Survival Guide is your practical, step-by-step companion for navigating the uncertainty and stress of job loss. Designed with a resilience-centered approach, this guide goes beyond generic advice to help you protect your resources, rebuild your confidence, and chart your next move with clarity. Whether you’ve just been laid off or want to be prepared in today’s unpredictable climate, you’ll find actionable steps you can start using immediately. For a short walk-through of the six core steps in the guide, tune in to Episode 28 of the Human(ing) Well Podcast.
Emotional reality check
Work exit planning protocol
Money moves + accessing benefits before they expire
How to rebuild your identity
How to utilize your network during your transition
Mindset strategies for moving forward
Learn how clarity reduces conflict, then explore a simple framework and practice scenarios to help you speak precisely and confidently—even when conversations feel messy or high-stakes.
Discover how to set and maintain boundaries with confidence, using real-world tools to stay firm without escalating tension.
Explore practical ways to address avoidance and hold people accountable calmly, while identifying when deeper, customized support may be needed.
Gain mental frameworks and practice tools to stay grounded and effective during high-pressure, politically charged conversations.
Bring your real-life challenges and questions for live, in-the-moment feedback and support.
Wrap up with clear next steps for continuing the work and opportunities to go deeper.
Amber Cabral is a globally recognized leadership consultant, TED speaker, and bestselling author who has built a reputation for empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in today’s complex, ever-changing world.
With a career spanning industries and iconic brands, Amber has partnered with companies such as Apple, Walmart, Microsoft, Amazon, and American Airlines to tackle challenges like psychological safety, team cohesion, and transformative leadership behaviors. Her work is grounded in fostering inclusive, resilient, and high-performing workplace cultures that drive sustainable success.
Amber Cabral is embracing the opportunity to redefine how we show up for you. We’re hard at work creating sustainable solutions, tools, and resources that meet the current moment with a whole-human approach. We know thriving in today’s fast-paced work environment begins with ensuring leaders are resilient, well, and ready to connect and contribute within strong, collaborative teams.