Coffee o'clock Podcast
Coffee o'clock Podcast
Burcu Onaranel Erten
Laid Off to Leading Boldly: Turning Job Loss Into Purpose with Josine Cato Durant
31 minutes Posted Mar 21, 2026 at 2:09 pm.
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πŸŽ™οΈ Laid Off to Leading Boldly: Turning Job Loss Into Purpose

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Josine Cato Durant β€” Co-Founder and CEO of StratosEdge (pronounced Stratus-Edge) β€” to discuss the raw, transformative journey of turning a career ending into a purposeful beginning.

Josine opens up about the courage it takes to reinvent yourself after a layoff and how she shifted from the corporate world to leading a premier workforce development firm. With decades of experience in HR and organizational strategy, she shares how she now helps leaders elevate human potential by leading with authenticity, compassion, and excellence.

If you've recently faced a career setback or feel like you've lost your professional identity, this episode is your roadmap to finding your voice and leading boldly.


πŸ’‘ Why Listen?

In this episode, you'll discover:

βœ…Β The "StratosEdge" Mindset: How to align your core values with your professional goals.

βœ…Β Navigating the Layoff: Practical steps to move from job loss to career reinvention.

βœ…Β Human-Centric Leadership: Why kindness and inclusion are the ultimate drivers of cultural excellence.

βœ…Β Building Sustainable Systems: How to create a business or team that thrives with humanity at its core.


πŸ—“οΈ Special Event

Don't miss Josine's upcoming Virtual Retreat on March 26! It's designed for those ready to embrace meaningful change and unlock their full potential.

www.IgniteStratosEdge.com/Lab-2026


πŸ“Œ Connect with Josine Cato Durant

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πŸ“ΈΒ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignitestratosedge/

πŸ”—Β LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josine-durant/

πŸŽ₯Β YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StratosEdge-y1r


🌟 WHO IS BURCU ONARANEL ERTEN?

Burcu Onaranel Erten is an International Motivational Speaker, Founder of JOYY! LLC, and an expert in authentic branding & digital marketing. As an NLP Master Practitioner and Certified Life Coach, she helps individuals build powerful personal brands and create a life & business they love.

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πŸ’¬ Comment below:

Have you ever experienced a layoff or a major career pivot? What was the biggest lesson you learned during that transition? ⬇️