Beyond the Layoff Rebuild Your Confidence, Wellbeing & Career
A journey beyond finding your next job
You're not your job title. But losing it can feel like losing yourself.
If you've been laid off or going through a career transition and feel pressure to "get back on track", while also wondering who you are without the job title... This session is made for you.
We'll explore what happens inside us after a layoff or a career transition, alongside the practical steps to move forward.
Hosted by me, Anna Refer, and my co-host Mena Eissa.
You may recognise yourself if...
updating LinkedIn and rewriting your CV just feels... empty
you're not sure how to answer "So, what do you do?"
you feel pressure to find something, anything, as quickly as possible
everyone else seems to be moving forward, and you're stuck
In this session, we'll explore:
The hidden losses that come with leaving a job
Why we reach for practical solutions before acknowledging the emotional ones
The stories that keep us stuck, and how to pause without guilt
A personal story of turning vulnerability into clarity and strength
A gentle way forward, and the practical steps to rebuild with intention
What this session is (and is not)
This is not a productivity workshop or a job-search strategy session.
It's a space to slow down, notice what you're carrying, and leave with more clarity, not more pressure.
Who this is for
This session is for you if:
you're an expat living and working away from home
you've been laid off or going through a career transition and something feels off beneath the surface
you're questioning who you are without your job title
part of you knows there's a different way forward
Why attend live?
Hear the full story from someone who's been through it
Gentle reflections, no pressure to speak
Ask questions in real time
Leave with more clarity than you arrived with
Leave with some techniques that can help you feel more engaged with the situation
Who we are:
Anna
Hi, I’m Anna and being laid off was the best thing that happened to me. I found so much strength and agency from that experience that I would love to share with anybody in the similar position.
Mena
Hello! I'm Mena. After 25+ years in tech, I know how disorienting it is when a job title falls away. I moved from Egypt to the Netherlands and I've been where you might be right now, figuring out who you are beyond what you do.
Together, we created this for people who are ready to move forward differently.
Event Details
🌎 Online Event
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 7:30 - 8:30 CEST
🎟 Free to join
💬 English
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