Episode Details

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioral science meets workplace culture. Part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.

Over the past few years, the world of work has shifted. Layoffs are rising, AI is reshaping industries, and career paths that once felt like solid ground now feel uncertain. But beyond the headlines, something quieter is happening: professionals everywhere are questioning whether the careers they’ve built actually align with who they are today.

In this special LinkedIn Live panel discussion, hosts Al & Leanne Elliott are joined by three industry experts to explore whether we are seeing a temporary reaction to economic uncertainty or a deeper, structural shift in how we think about our professional lives.

🎙️ Meet the Panel

• Che Ugwuala: Global Lead for Android Marketing Strategy at Google and LinkedIn creator exploring ambition and the realities of modern professional life. Connect with Che: https://www.linkedin.com/in/che-ugwuala-mba-1749ab21/

• Kelly Garthwaite: Former Red Bull Media House leader turned founder and co-host of The Naked Room podcast. Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-garthwaite/

• Erica Breuer: Creative and go-to-market strategist working at the intersection of culture, creativity, and strategy. Connect with Erica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabreuer/

🔥 Key Themes Explored

• The Identity Crisis: For many, work is tied closely to identity. What happens when the job you built your life around no longer fits?

• Stability vs. Purpose: Is "purposeful work" a realistic goal for everyone, or have we over-romanticized the idea of a dream career?

• The Reality of Reinvention: What does a major career shift actually look like in practice, beyond the "idealized" version?

• The Role of Leaders: How can managers support teams through career uncertainty without overstepping or pretending to have all the answers?

• The Future of Work: Is the "Great Career Re-evaluation" a temporary blip or the new normal?

📬 Connect with Al & Leanne – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork – Al Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott – Leanne Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne – Email: hello@truthliesandwork.com – Book a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

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