The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon
The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon is ready to disrupt corporate America! This is a space for candid conversations and deep dives into the complexities of the workplace. The mission: to empower women with transparent, inspiring narratives and challenge the status quo in corporate culture.
Grey Areas is a safe, non-judgemental digital platform, podcast and community that inspires and empowers women to navigate the grey areas in the workplace. So what does that mean? Well, the ‘grey area’ is an ill-defined situation…or in other words, it’s murky AF. Kelsey is here to help make this vague situation, much clearer. This community and podcast will hold corporations, executives and Human Resources accountable by leveraging legal education, transparency, and shared stories to drive change.
Each episode will tackle aspects of the grey area; managing anxiety in the workplace, tension between coworkers or managers, understanding employer boundaries, working with HR in an appropriate and effective way, navigating job loss, and so much more. So tune in, to hear Kelsey and her guests share a wealth of information and to be part of a safe space for people who have a hard time navigating the toxic workplace.
Let’s navigate grey areas, together!
The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon
How To Move Forward Confidently After a Layoff with Top Agency Executive Recruiter Meghan Houle
Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week I’m joined by Meghan Houle, executive recruiter, career coach, and talent strategist with over two decades of experience helping professionals navigate job loss, career pivots, and bold new beginnings.
In this episode, Meghan shares her powerful roadmap for bouncing back after a layoff with clarity and confidence. We talk mindset, strategy, and how to cut through the noise to find roles that actually align with your values.
Highlights Include:
- 05:49 – The first thing you should do after a layoff and why frantic energy hurts more than it helps.
- 11:57 – Common mistakes professionals make right after being let go, and how to avoid them.
- 17:23 – The “non-negotiables” question every job seeker must ask before applying.
- 25:18 – Meghan’s go-to confidence booster to help you move forward with clarity.
- 32:46 – The ultimate interview power move: the one question that instantly builds connection and clarity.
- 37:40 – Why job descriptions are “wish lists” and how to pitch yourself even if you’re not 100%.
- 44:13 – Cubicle Confession: Meghan coaches a senior-level marketer navigating a career pivot and defends why it’s not a step back, but a strategic shift.
Whether you’re actively job hunting or just craving more alignment in your career, Meghan’s insights are the kind of tough love and tangible strategy we all need.
Meghan Houle’s Links:
Website: https://meghanhoule.com
Instagram: @allthingsmeghoule
LinkedIn: Meghan Houle
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