Amanda Stadel, M.Ed.’s Post

Fear of the Unknown? Don’t let it hold you back! At Joseph and Young, we don’t believe in tricks—only treats, and our treats come in the form of exciting career opportunities. This Halloween, dare to try something new. Whether you're looking to change industries, take a leadership role, or explore a completely different path, we’re here to help. Don’t be afraid of the journey ahead—embracing change could lead you to the most rewarding adventure of your life. #JoinOurTeam #Sales #CareerTreats #HiringNow #WickedOpportunity #GhostlyGrowth #NoTricksJustTreats #SalesCareers #RemoteWork #InsuranceJobs #PumpkinSpiceSuccess #ThrillingCareers #BooTifulIncome #UncappedEarnings #HalloweenHiring

After your first layoff... When you are desperate for a new role... When you are launching a new brand, product, or service... These are GAME TIME moments. When you NEED your personal brand is NOT when you want to start building. Why? Because it takes time. You have to learn a lot to grow your brand effectively. It isn't DIRECTLY and IMMEDIATELY monetizeable. But if you start now... Build when it's a nice to have... Create, learn, and grow with NO pressure... When the time comes, you will be mindblown by the way your work and effort pay off. We recently saw this with a client who built, built, and built... no asks. She sold nothing. Her first program launch (SUPER LOW TICKET... under $300) brought in OVER $300k from a few emails and 4 social media posts. She built before she needed it. She invested in the nice to have knowing it would drive growth. Lots of people say they are playing the long game - then most FREAK OUT when they realize just how long the long game is. Now is the time. Trust me - you will be SO GLAD you did it - when you really need it! #personalbrandstrategy #executivebranding #practitioner

This year has been tough for a lot of people, myself included an it’s really made me appreciate the importance of resilience. Both in my career and my sport, I’ve learned just how essential it is to adapt and keep pushing through tough times. As we navigate a job market that feels increasingly uncertain and fickle, with many facing challenges from layoffs and other setbacks, I reflect on these experiences. Most recently, during the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race, I faced demanding obstacles in the Rockies that tested my limits. Just as I persevered through that race, we must support each other in our job searches and professional journeys. Recently, a candidate I hired in the past reached out with a heartfelt message that truly made my day. It reminded me how crucial it is to pay it forward and lift each other up in our careers. Together, we can navigate these turbulent times with resilience and compassion. I want to extend my support to my network during these challenging times. If you're looking for new opportunities, please share the types of roles you’re interested in the comments. The power of networking can make a real difference, and if I come across something that matches your skills, I’ll be sure to tag you. Let’s stay resilient together! #Resilience #JobMarket #Support #PayItForward

🚨 Are You Losing Yourself in Your Job? 🚨 The corporate grind can be soul-crushing. We’re told that career success = life success, but does it really? When your self-worth is tied to a job title, you’re giving a company the power to define you. Did you know? 87% of professionals admit their self-worth is tied to their job performance, and it’s costing them big. If a layoff happened tomorrow, how would that impact you—not your bank account, but your identity? Imagine if you defined success on your own terms, not your boss’s. What hobbies or passions do you have outside of work? Are you cultivating those with the same energy you pour into your job? Let’s hear your stories below—how do you find meaning outside of work?

My first manager ever out of college called me an idiot in front of our team. I was 21. This was my 3rd week on the job. I went home and cried all night to my mom. The next day, this man had the audacity to ask if I went home and cried to my mommy. I told him no, I just had horrific allergies. I thought about reporting him but I also realized that there was probably no point. He had been at the firm for over a decade - who the hell was I to say anything? I was a nobody and I needed this job. So I stayed at the company for 2.5 years and made it work. That moment has stayed with me for a decade. I took a long time to process and let go of this idea that I’m stupid. What I know now - what he said that day defines him more than it defines me. I’m often taken back to that day when a new client describes a similar moment in their career. A single point in time that creates a crater in their confidence for literal years. Whether it’s a layoff. A surprise pip. A re-org. Or a douchey manager with their own inner work to do. They process it.  They learn from it.  And they re-write a new story about what really defines them.  Because they know that in order to move forward to do the things they’ve always wanted in their career - they have to let that shit go. These moments do not define us but they are part of our story. We get to learn from them. We get to grow more resilient. We get to be better leaders in the world.

That's a powerful reflection on a challenging experience. It's unfortunate that you had to endure such behavior from your first manager, especially at such a formative stage in your career. Your resilience and ability to find strength in adversity are commendable. It's true that moments like these can linger in our minds, but they don't define us. They shape us, yes, but ultimately, we have the power to determine our own worth and capabilities. Your insight into how these experiences impact others is invaluable, and your empathy and understanding will undoubtedly help others navigate similar challenges. It’s unfortunate that people are still experiencing these types of situations at times.

Life is full of unexpected turns, and the last six months have certainly been a roller coaster. Since being let go, I've faced challenges that have tested me, but they've also made me grow stronger—both physically and mentally. As Walt Disney once said, "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." This journey has reignited my passion for growth, resilience, and the pursuit of new opportunities. I’m now on the lookout for a new challenge—a position where I can bring my extensive experience in driving revenue growth, managing key accounts, and delivering exceptional customer success. I consistently exceeded multi-million-dollar sales quotas and built lasting relationships with partners, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex sales cycles and deliver results. If you know of any opportunities or have a lead, I’d love to connect and discuss how I can bring my strategic mindset, relationship-building skills, and proven track record to a new team. Thank you for your support and encouragement as I continue this journey. Let’s dream big and make those dreams a reality! #Sales #AccountManagement #CustomerSuccess #Resilience #NewBeginnings #WaltDisney #DreamBig #Opportunity #Growth #Networking #OpenToWork

My career has been like a climbing wall. I realized this recently while watching my 13-year-old at the bouldering gym. I marvel at his talent and the grit he has shown in excelling in his climbing journey: — He studies the wall to determine the best way up. — He makes multiple lateral moves, even occasionally going down to refocus his aim. — He often falls or jumps off the wall and tries again. Each level takes multiple attempts to ascend higher, and he improves at an uneven pace. In bouldering, as in life, there are many falls. Climbs are uneven, and sometimes you need to scrap an approach to find a new one. My career has been more like a bouldering wall than a corporate ladder: — I’ve spent time in multiple disciplines, making lateral moves and sometimes even stepping back to find my footing. — I’ve fallen off the path more than once, dusted myself off, and tried again. — Occasionally, I’ve needed to step off the wall (a job) to gain a better perspective and redirect. The climb has not been steady. While I had a general direction (manage a business! Move West!), my career was not preplanned and definitely not linear. But that’s what has made it interesting. Layoffs, difficult bosses, and real-life events, including having two kids, were all part of my exciting journey. How does your life now compare to what you had planned?

1️⃣ If you could make one of your hobbies into a profession, which one would it be? 2️⃣ Does your name have a special or significant meaning? 3️⃣ Where is your favorite place to take a nap? 4️⃣ Did you ever fail a subject in school? If so which class? 5️⃣ You’ve been given money to buy a major sports team. Which team do you buy? Welcome to #FridayFunFacts 🤓 When I led my sales teams, one of the tools I used to get to know one another better over time was Friday Fun Facts. ✅ Create a GoogleSheet with each person’s name along the top columns. This will be where they enter their answers each week. ✅ On Mondays, craft up 5 questions for them to answer. The first column will be a rolling list of 5 questions you add to the GoogleSheet each week. ✅ Attach the GoogleSheet link in a calendar invite for 12 noon on Fridays so it’s an occurring meeting on their calendar. Most will complete well before Friday. ✅ Enjoy learning more about your team each and every week as they complete the questions. Best part…seeing your team connect on things they probably never would have known about one another. —— My answers: 1️⃣ Golfer. Would be cool to play some famous golf courses and travel the world. My son Ben would be my caddie! 2️⃣ My brother Paul named me. So I guess that’s special? 🤷🏻♀️ 3️⃣ Outside naps under the pavilion near my pool; indoor naps on my couch in front of my fireplace. 😴 4️⃣ Failed French in high school. 🇫🇷 5️⃣ Yankees. Seems like a good investment. ⚾️ What are your answers this week? Happy Friday, everyone 🙌🏻💯❤️ —— Hi! I’m Laura. I’m fulfilling two passions in 2024: 👩🏻💼I coach sales reps and first line sales leaders with EASE: Everything is Attitude, Skill, & Effort. I love mentoring sales professionals. Let’s chat! 📖 I’m writing a book called “The Layoff Cooties: It’s Them, Not You.” It’s part of my healing process after an unexpected layoff last year. Publishing in Fall 2024!

The hustle and bustle of our daily lives keeps everything moving at such a fast pace and sometimes it’s hard to see if we are coming or going. I have 3 boys that keep me very busy in all facets of their daily lives especially in their travel sports. Between working FT, having 3 kids, being a wife, and running a household, it’s hard to do things for myself (I know majority if not all can relate)! When I was impacted by my layoff it was such a shock. Aside from being completely blindsided, I am someone who doesn’t always know how or when to relax. I’m always moving, always working, always doing something! My husband looked at me and said this is a blessing! You haven’t taken any time for yourself in so many years, now you can just relax. I had absolutely no control over the situation and that was the most terrifying. I thought about what he said and realized this was absolutely true! I struggled putting myself first. I will say, taking this time off has been incredible. I got more time with my family! I saw and binge-watched some really bad TV, and I got the “Me” time I needed. I even did and am doing things for me, and my own development! One thing I absolutely have a passion for is travel (I mean who Doesn’t right?), so what did I do, I got my travel Certifications! I took a passion of mine and did something for myself for the fun of it and now I get to help others explore the world and make memories that will last them and their families a lifetime. I mean how cool is that?! I am also putting time into my professional development. I began studying for my SHRM certification. This is something I have always wanted but also something I never had the time in my day to dedicate enough focus on. I’m so excited to work towards this goal and hopefully be able to leverage this into my next role! What I am trying to say is, those of you navigating the layoffs and the scariness of it, it’s going to be ok! Take the time off. Take the much needed “Me” time! Enjoy it, don’t waste it. Do something for yourself. Work on a goal. Find a new passion or take your passion and do something with it! I’m excited for the unknown! I’m excited to grow my “for fun” hobby and help others cruise and travel the world. I’m really excited to work towards completing my professional HR certification I’ve been wanting to obtain for years. There are no time limits to when you need to have something done by. As long as you set the course and make it happen. Keep in mind, there is no time like the present! Do something for yourself and always remember, it’s going to be ok!! I know it can be scary times right now, and those affected may not know what to do or where to go, but trust me, everything will be ok! In the words of Bob Marley, “Don’t worry about a thing, Cause everything little thing is gonna be alright.” Keep pushing, keep your focus, and don’t give up on yourself!