Episode 157 | With the RISE OF AI and companies openly touting the efficiency AI brings... 🚀

It's time to dish out TOP TIPS + TRICKS to navigate layoffs (with confidence). 

Because (let's face it) layoffs happen. 

Thankfully — I'm using this episode to equip you with the exact words to explain a layoff. 

💡 And a game plan to explain a gap between jobs. Guess what else? 

I’ve got not ONE, not TWO, but THREE ready-to-use scripts for:

▪️ Interviews
▪️ Networking
▪️ And to spark POSITIVELY jaw-dropping conversations  

That's NOT all. Here are 7 red flags a job is on the chopping block! 🚨

https://thesmokingprophet.com/spot-the-signs-a-layoff-is-looming-at-work/


EPISODE NOTES (With my scripts too ✨)

https://thesmokingprophet.com/talking-about-layoffs-gaps-between-jobs/

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157: Career Confidence — Navigating Layoffs + Gaps Between Jobs With Ease

Blended work isn't just about remote vs. in-person anymore — it's about learning to collaborate with tools that don’t laugh, don’t get coffee, and never need a day off. In this reflection, I explore how artificial intelligence has quietly become a colleague, not just a tool — and what that means for how we work, lead, and connect.

This piece was originally published on LinkedIn as part of my biweekly series on the evolving workplace.

Say Hello to Your Silent Coworker

In this episode I’ll show you just how messy a prompt can be and still get results with 3 real (and practical) examples I’ve used at work. Stop waiting for the “perfect prompt” or copying the top 10 prompt lists for your job. Use AI to be faster, smarter, and actually better at your job.


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This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me


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Access my free career success guides here: www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob


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Jessica, 2x author, speaker, and career coach. She wrote YOUR TWENTIES (2018) and Thank You for Dumping Me (2024), available in print, Kindle, and audio. Signed copies can be ordered directly from her website: www.jessnessrequired.com/books


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06 | How to Use ChatGPT to Be a Better Employee in Any Job or Industry (Series) – Tips 1–3

Hey, I’m Al Morales.
I read out my essays on work culture, leadership, and the strange beauty of office life.
Originally written for LinkedIn — now voiced here, one story at a time.

Your career is a mirror. Whatever shows up in your external world reflects your internal world. Tune in for episodes that offer practical, step-by-step guidance on building a career you love, while exploring the deeper journey of self-discovery. We’re not just here to figure out what to do, but also to discover who we are. 
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Jessica is a 2x author, speaker, and career coach in the Bay Area. She wrote YOUR TWENTIES (2018) and Thank You for Dumping Me (2024), available in print, Kindle, and audio. Signed copies can be ordered directly from her website: www.jessnessrequired.com/books
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Work with Jess: www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me
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Connect on instagram @hellojessness https://www.instagram.com/hellojessness/ or via her website jessnessrequired.com

The Smoking Prophet is a life advice brand that resources people spiritually, creatively, + socially. Tune in for life advice made easy with your hosts Dante + Lola. 

Lola loves Jesus + Unicorns. Dante loves Lola. Smile.

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