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Now What? - Life after redundancy

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The Invisible Queue
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Job Search
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Mental Health
Confidence
Imposter Syndrome
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Personal Brand
Ambition
Mother Of All Jobs
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New Year's Resolutions
Five and Fifty
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Red Flags In Job Adverts
Salary Negotiation
Job Hunting

Redundancy. Layoffs. The brutal uncertainty of job hunting. Now What? is the honest, practical podcast for anyone navigating life after redundancy in the UK — covering confidence, job search strategy, interview prep, rejection, flexible working, career change and the emotional reality of trying to hold everything together while your inbox does nothing. Hosted by someone living it in real time, not... more

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After the best part of a year and somewhere north of a hundred applications, I've been offered a role and this episode is the honest version of what that actually feels like, recorded a while before I've even started, with none of the hindsight smoot... more

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There's a particular kind of unlucky where one thing goes wrong and you can just about laugh about it. Then there's Dan Roberts's 2025, where the wrong things queued up to take turns; right up until the week he finally caught a break and then redunda... more

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Most people navigating redundancy have spent years being good at their jobs. The doing was never really the problem. The bit that catches people out is the presenting — interview panels, networking rooms, video calls with recruiters — where suddenly ... more

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Most people treat a recruiter like a fire extinguisher — ignore it completely until something's on fire, then hope it works first time. In this episode, I'm joined by Neil Johns, Director at Merje, a specialist recruitment business working with every... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Roberts
Data professional who built a career in data and database work, later navigating an extended redundancy journey
Episode: Coping With Redundancy When Everything Else Falls Apart Too — with Dan Roberts
Dave James
Twice TEDx speaker, speaker coach
Self-employed (Speaker Coach)
Episode: How to Present Yourself After Redundancy - Speaking Without Freaking with Dave James
Neil Johns
Director at Merje, recruiter
Merje
Episode: How to Work With a Recruiter (Before You Actually Need One) - with Neil Johns, Merje
Geoff Curtis
Author of Embracing Your Own Purgatory
Author, Embracing Your Own Purgatory
Episode: The Identity Crisis Nobody Warns You About - with Geoff Curtis, author of Embracing Your Own Purgatory
Evie Squires
Founder of Mother of All Jobs
Mother of All Jobs
Episode: Staying Optimistic When the Job Search Knocks You About
Vicky Ross
Career coach specializing in redundancy and outplacement; runs a professional coaching business
Independent coach; portfolio career
Episode: The Job Search Question That Matters More Than I Realised
Liam Walker
Former financial services professional turned cycling YouTube creator
Liam Walker Cycles
Episode: Passion Projects, Side Hustles and Starting Something New After Redundancy
Lisa Haywood
Higher educational professional specialising in examinations and assessment; led Assessment and Examinations at King's College London; in redundancy journey
King's College London; E assessment management company
Episode: Personal Brand and Redundancy: What You’re Known For When You’re Not in the Room

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Host of Now What? Life after redundancy

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
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    So he’s getting blamonge! Relatable 😍 funny. Reassuring in a time of flux and anxiety.

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Honest, practical, and human-centered; great for honest conversations
Clear, supportive, and personable—helps reduce the isolation of job hunting
Insightful and relatable for anyone in redundancy

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How to Present Yourself After Redundancy - Speaking Without Freaking with Dave James
Q: What role does identity play in presenting yourself post-redundancy?
Identity shifts are natural after redundancy; reframing your identity from 'podiatrist/engineer/etc.' to 'you as a person with transferable skills' helps you present a coherent, authentic narrative that resonates with employers and audiences.
How to Present Yourself After Redundancy - Speaking Without Freaking with Dave James
Q: How should someone approach the idea of proving their worth in an interview without overcompensating?
Focus on a problem-solving approach tied to your experiences rather than simply listing achievements. Reframe questions, ask for context, and demonstrate how you would apply your skills to the organization's needs.
How to Present Yourself After Redundancy - Speaking Without Freaking with Dave James
Q: What misconceptions do people have about presenting themselves under pressure?
Many believe they must already feel confident before speaking; instead, confidence grows as you practice and put yourself in the moment. Also, people overemphasize strictly presenting facts and forget that sharing personal stories and values creates real connection.
Coping With Redundancy When Everything Else Falls Apart Too — with Dan Roberts
Q: What approaches did you take in those early days after redundancy, and what systems did you put in place?
Dan describes creating a dedicated workspace, building a comprehensive job-application system, grading and routing applications, leveraging support from others, and protecting focus with scheduled structure.
Coping With Redundancy When Everything Else Falls Apart Too — with Dan Roberts
Q: Did you sense the redundancy coming, or was it a surprise?
There were inklings, but the full extent and timing were unclear; the process unfolded with some communication gaps, leading to a mix of concern and resolve.

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A practical, human-centered show about navigating life after redundancy in the UK. Episodes typically blend personal storytelling with actionable strategies for job searching, interview prep, and negotiating flexible work, all while addressing the emotional realities of unemployment, stigma, and rebuilding confidence. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on actionable frameworks, community-driven support, and candid discussions about parenting, balance, and career pivots. Listeners are likely seeking realistic guidance, peer empathy, and strategies to regain momentum in a challenging job market, with a bias toward UK-centric contexts and practical coaching over optimistic platitudes.

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