In this no-fluff episode of Laid Off Legends, HR expert Steven Campos joins Leo to deliver a powerful message for anyone navigating layoffs, career transitions, or corporate burnout: OWN your career path—because no one else will.You’ll learn how to:• Prepare for career disruption before it happens• Identify and close skill gaps that matter in today’s job market• Shift from reactive panic to strategic action• Embrace adaptability, soft skills, and lifelong learning as your edge• Align your passion with purpose for a more fulfilling careerIf you’ve been laid off, are worried about the next reorg, or just feel stuck in your role—this is your playbook to take control, grow intentionally, and build a future-proof career.🎧 Key Moments:• 01:32 – Learning & Development that actually matters• 05:52 – Future-proofing your career with skill strategy• 10:56 – Mindset shifts post-layoff• 17:58 – The hunger that separates legends from the rest🔥 Sound Bites to Remember:“Don’t let panic overtake everything.”“Own your career path. Own it.”“Always be prepared.”Bio; Steve is a dynamic and results-driven Human Resources professional with over a decade of expertise in Organizational and Leadership Development. Renowned for translating strategic visions into operational success, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Agile methodologies, and delivering measurable results in employee engagement and business operations. A strategic thinker who excels in designing and implementing scalable solutions, I am committed to driving organizational excellence and cultivating high-performing teams.Resources: Free online skill assessment test:123 Competency Test: https://www.123test.com/competency-test/Paid Skills Assessment TestStrength Finder - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxBirkman - https://birkman.com/the-birkman-methodUseful Articles:Linkedin Communities of Practice - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-can-you-create-join-communities-practice-your-fieldHow to turn your layoff into a career change opportunity -https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2025/01/12/how-to-turn-a-layoff-into-a-career-change-opportunity/Three tips for reinventing your career after a layoff -https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/3-tips-for-reinventing-your-career-after-a-layoff