Ethan Evans

How to Stay off the Layoff Lists

Amazon

Retired Amazon Vice President; 70+ patents; led global teams of 800+; LinkedIn Top Voice

The truth is layoffs often try to target perceived poor performers.

Understand how the lists are made

Identify perception risks and take action.

Ensure you are perceived as a high-performer

If you are let go, learn from the experience and come back stronger.

Be prepared to learn and adjust

If you’re like us, you once aimed for superhero status, juggling career and family. Now, feeling the squeeze, the "work-life balance" myth seems cruel. You've tried survival mode, putting in less effort at work, chore charts for your family, you name it. But genuine fulfillment remains elusive. Here's the thing: The way our world is set up makes it near impossible to be the ladder-scaling professional, Instragram-worthy parent and find time for the elusive self-care. This course unpacks the why and gives you actionable tools to redefine success on your terms. Lessons will be short and digestible, designed to suit your full life. And while we're big fans of therapy, think of the cost as less than two sessions with a counsellor with outcomes you couldn't achieve in a 1:1 session.

Overworked & Unfulfilled --> Content & Purposeful

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May 7, 2022

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You're exhausted trying to blend career goals, parenting ideals, and your own well-being (including being with your partner and friends!).

You crave a community that gets you, and you're tired of quick fixes that lead to the same old patterns.

You're done comparing yourself to impossible social standards and ready to define fulfillment on your own terms.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Open your eyes to the 'rules' of work, family, and self-care and how they weren't designed with working parents in mind.

Understanding of why we feel so overwhelmed and underperforming at the same time (and why it isn't your fault!)

Explore diverse work arrangements, family dynamics, daily practices and ways of thinking that inspire you to design a life that doesn't require sacrificing well-being.

Inspiration from rule-breaking role models who redefine success on their terms

Create your personalized blueprint for thriving AND start implementing them, like scheduling long-overdue friend meetups or time with your partner to talk about things other than chores.

A unique work/caregiving/self-care blend tailored to you 

Find your tribe of peers facing similar challenges. Build a support system for vulnerability, shared experiences, and practical solutions as you move towards a more fulfilling life.

A support network of people who *actually* get you in order to create accountability and provide encouragement

Feel overwhelmed and unproductive at the same time? Redefine success on your terms that includes career, caregiving and self-care.

Jess Weisz

Well-Being Champion | Mom Of Two |  Ex-Corporate Climber

Ashley Good

Intelligent Failure Expert | Mom Of Two | Ex-Hustle Entrepreneur

Fall 2024

Winter 2025

Are you looking for a playbook on how to get promoted after having kids without sacrificing your limited personal time for professional demands? After becoming a mom, you may feel like your identity is being pulled in different directions, no longer just tied to your career but also deeply connected to motherhood. Navigating these two worlds while honoring your personal goals and priorities can feel complicated. When trying to balance it all, many ambitious moms experience an endless loop of: Overwhelm from the demands of career and motherhoodImposter syndrome from less focus and energy at workMom guilt for not being available enough at home Work-life balance is a myth that forces you to choose between your career and personal life, leading to constant compromise and guilt. Instead, we’ll focus on aligning your values, energy, and time to help you succeed as an ambitious mom so you can grow your career. In this course, you'll learn how to: - Define ambition on your terms by aligning your vision with your values and long-term goals.- Design a flexible schedule that maximizes your energy and keeps burnout in check.- Negotiate success with your manager to advance your career while maintaining boundaries.- Implement systems to lighten your mental load and focus on what matters most. By the end of this course, you'll have a personalized plan to win at work that aligns your professional and personal life, ensuring you thrive as a leader and a mom. Along the way, you’ll develop the confidence to integrate motherhood with your career, without making sacrifices. And you'll be part of an intimate community of ambitious women who want to achieve professional goals while parenting young kids. With:- Actionable templates and worksheets to help define values, set career goals, and maintain boundaries.- Case studies of real-life examples from thriving moms in leadership roles.- A toolbox of tips and tricks with my favorite science-backed strategies for time management. Why I made this course: After my first daughter was born, I faced imposter syndrome and went back to work early to "feel like my old self again." Though I got promoted (twice!) after going back, I was constantly seeking out advice from moms who’d been there. During my second maternity leave, I noticed a tipping point: many moms of 2 were struggling and leaving the workforce. I decided to build the playbook I wished I had to succeed at work after having kids. My parental leave coverage plan was featured as a guest post in Lenny's Newsletter. I’ve combined insights from my successful 14+ year career in finance and tech, lifelong study of mindfulness, and research on productivity to share practical strategies that will help you succeed as an ambitious mom.

Master the career playbook for high-achieving moms

Ambitious moms facing imposter syndrome who want to excel at work after having kids

High-achieving women struggling with "mom guilt" and not being available enough at home

Leaders and managers who want work-life balance without sacrificing career goals

This course is not for moms whose true calling is to stay at home (the hardest job of all!)

Craft a vision for thriving that honors your values. Outline an "extraordinary life" with clear, achievable, and sustainable goals.

Define ambition for this new phase of life

Design a flexible “Minimum Viable Schedule” that keeps burnout in check. Carve out and be fully present for quality moments that matter most.

Optimize your energy

Create a strategic plan to advance at your career. Align on goals and expectations to thrive professionally while maintaining boundaries with confidence.

Negotiate success with your manager

Implement sustainable systems to lighten the mental load. Incorporate techniques to filter out distractions so you can focus on your most meaningful work.

Improve your focus 

Learn the proven system to advance your career after having kids. Includes actionable strategies, workflows & templates.

Tamara Hinckley

Director of Product / Mom of Two / Harvard MBA

Cohort 1

Class launches January 2025 (a few hours a week, over 3 weeks). Sign up for the list and we'll send out more details asap. -------------------------------------------- As hiring managers at Big Tech, we've reviewed 3,000+ candidate applications. Over the years, we've identified exactly what sets successful candidates apart. How do you land a job at Google, Amazon, Bytedance, etc.? 1) Consistently succeed in resume screening -- 95% of applicants are rejected on the resume. We teach you immediate changes you can make to land in the top 5% that succeed in resume screening. 2) Consistently crush your interviews -- we teach you 30+ exclusive interview frameworks, and provide you with 500+ practice questions asked in actual 2024 interviews. Get direct feedback from us and see immediate improvement in your interview responses. 3) Network correctly and earn dozens of referrals -- referrals 5X your chances of success. Incorrect networking, however, will HURT your chances. Learn exactly how to find, curate, and connect on an emotional level with professionals who will bat for you. Our previous learners landed offers at Google, Amazon, Microsoft, SEA, Bytedance, Samsung, and dozens more. Still unsure? Email vincent@talentgeist.com with any questions on your mind!

Stand out above 98%+ of other applicants and land your dream job. 

Discover the optimal company and role for your career growth, impact, and happiness. <ul><li>Deep-dive into exact responsibilities for each role, skills needed to succeed, and specific opportunities to practice skills.</li><li>Learn what to research for each role / company, and how to find answers.</li><li>Map each role / company vs. your individual background.</li></ul>

Find the right company and role for YOU

95%+ of applicants are rejected based on the resume alone. Succeed in resume screening with exclusive insights such as: <ul><li>How do I show quantitative impact? What to do if I don’t have any?</li><li>How do I use the ‘interest’ section to stand out?</li><li>How exactly does the ATS screen my resume? How is this different vs. human screening?</li><li>....and HUNDREDS more.</li></ul>

Perfect your resume

I will walk you through 30+ frameworks and 250+ practice questions (all based on actual 2023 interviews) to ensure you master every interview category: <ul><li>Behavioral</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Resume-based</li><li>Problem-solving</li><li>Motivation</li></ul> Detailed, bespoke feedback provided for each of your interview answers until you internalize the concepts.

Crush your interviews

Learn exactly how and where to network with industry professionals -- maximize your chances of getting a referral (7X higher rate of ultimately landing the role). Learn how to land "unfair advantages" even before you submit your application. Ready-to-go templates for reaching out to different types of professionals to maximize response rates.

Deep-dive on networking (e.g., for referrals)

PST:&nbsp;5:00pm - 7:00pmGMT+8 (SG, HK, etc.): 8:00am-10:00am Total of 12 hours for interactive workshops with Q&amp;A, live practice, and immediate feedback

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays

Guided weekly projects to ensure you: <ul><li>Build the 'perfect' resume &amp; optimize online presence with our step-by-step instructions</li><li>Crush your response for each interview question using the 30+ frameworks we teach you</li><li>Thoroughly research each company / role you're applying for</li></ul>

Timezones can be a pain -- I understand. Don't worry -- all content will be recorded and available on the platform, and I'm happy to spend extra time outside of the session on your case. We'll work something out -- email me at vxu100@gmail.com.

Can't make every session?

Professionals looking for a SINGLE trusted source to land a high-paying career in Tech companies.

You're going for business roles in Tech -- Product Management, Sales, Product Marketing, Partnerships, Strategy &amp; Operations, etc.

There are NO pre-requisites; we will teach you everything you need to know, but you have to be hungry to learn!

You will learn how to conduct thorough research on each company and role to find the combination best suited for your career growth, impact, and happiness. Focus your job application on these to maximise application success rates.

95% of applicants are rejected based on the resume. You will learn exactly how to stand out, including insights you will not find elsewhere. Our previous learners landed 350% (3.5X) more interviews after the course.

You will learn how to ace every type of interview question -- behavioral, leadership, motivation, problem-solving, and more. Our previous learners aced 50%+ more interviews after the course.

You will learn exactly where and how you should approach networking to maximize your odds of landing referrals. Upon 3 weeks after the course, our previous learners landed 10+ more referrals.

Gain an 'unfair advantage' in your resume, interviews, and networking to land jobs at Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Bytedance, and more.

Vincent Xu

Google interviewer, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, University Career Lecturer

Erin Chuah

Bytedance, Bain, and Revolut interviewer

Cohort fellows

Imagine landing interviews within weeks, not months, while spending less time on applications. You're an ambitious, accomplished high performer who KNOWS that outsourcing and automating can work.&nbsp; But you haven't gotten around to it... You're held back by: → Constant job stress from balancing applications with your current workload. → Overwhelmed by the thought of tailoring countless resumes and cover letters. → Procrastinating because the job search feels like a never-ending task. → Fear of losing money by missing out on better job opportunities or wasting time on ineffective searches. → No clear plan to efficiently navigate the competitive job market. → Not knowing where to start with AI, automation, or how to effectively leverage your time. LET ME GUESS... → You KNOW that hiring VAs works, you’ve seen other people do it, you just don’t know how to get started. → You feel overwhelmed by the idea of a job search. You’re applying to openings - but nothing is happening! → You hear people tell you to match your resume to the job but you’re not sure how to do that efficiently without spending hours and risking burnout → You already spend time on searching and applying to jobs, you just don’t know how to optimize your time spent. HAVE YOU EVER... → Let the fear of leaving your comfort zone stand in the way of huge career and earnings value? → Watched your friends or colleagues seemingly get new jobs all the time, wondering how they get offers so easily? → Watched other professionals that aren’t even talented as you, make more money just because they job hop? ARE YOU… → Mid-career or Early-career professional? You have at least 2-5 years of experience or more and are looking to advance or shift your career path. You’re eager to move up the ladder or find a role that better aligns with your skills and aspirations. → Currently Employed or Underemployed? You are working full-time or part-time but are passively or actively seeking new opportunities. You need a discreet and efficient job search process that fits around your current job responsibilities. Or you’re working in a role below your qualifications or in a temporary position and want to secure a more stable or challenging job. → Tech-savvy Professional? You’re in a tech-related field, you’re comfortable with technology, and you see the value in using AI and automation tools in your job search. → Corporate Role? You’re in tech, business, finance, marketing, HR, or other corporate functions where job application processes can be rigorous and competitive. → Urban Location or Remote? You’re living in or near major metropolitan areas where competition for jobs can be fierce, and standing out to employers is crucial, OR you’re interested in working remotely and need a broader strategy to apply for jobs across different regions or time zones. THEN YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! - You'll learn the exact systems, strategies, and process to automate your job search. - You'll skyrocket your salary, job opportunities, and career growth. - You'll overcome your fear of "putting yourself out there" and create career reputation value with new titles. Your time and mental energy is finite and you are protecting it for more valuable dollar-per-hour tasks by outsourcing the grunt work. Many see outsourcing as just a way to optimize the earning value of their time, but it’s so much more than that. With the right strategy and approach, you can leverage automation and outsourcing to improve your quality of life, spend more time with family, hobbies and special interests AND make more money in your field.&nbsp; Now YOU get to choose&nbsp; You may be thinking: How do I stay motivated to keep applying? How can I find the time? How many applications is it going to take for this to be over? What if I don’t land a job quickly? Will hiring VAs actually help me? Can I manage this process on my own? All of these questions were in my head when I started hiring VAs a few years ago. I thought VAs were only for businesses. It was too corporate and professional. I didn’t know if it would be worth it for tasks that I could do myself. I couldn’t see the dollar value of my time or energy. I used to be in your shoes, overwhelmed and unsure. But by shifting my approach to positioning myself as a vendor of my skills while leveraging AI and VAs, everything changed. And I wanted to sell those skills to employers at the highest market value. And thanks to AI-driven automation and strategic use of outsourcing, everything changed. - I was consistently landing high-quality job offers by streamlining your application process. - I reclaimed my time and reduced stress by delegating repetitive tasks to virtual assistants. - I gained more mental bandwidth for strategic career planning as AI handles the heavy lifting. - I achieved a better work-life balance by freeing up time to spend with family and on personal pursuits. - I created a lifestyle and career that aligns with my goals by finding roles that truly fit my needs. - I maximized my earning potential by securing top-paying positions through optimized job search strategies, increasing my earnings by hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last few years…&nbsp; I'm finally teaching you how to do the same. In this course, I will share everything that I have learned with you during my outsourcing journey, including my systematic approach to generating dozens of interview requests month after month, finding jobs, nailing interviews and more, and reclaiming your time to never worry about jobs ever again while you build the life you want. Ready to transform your job search, start receiving six-figure offers within weeks, and reclaim control of your career?&nbsp; Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your job search — join the next cohort today and reclaim your time and career. *please note - seats are limited to preserve the quality of instruction*

Automate Your Job Search With AI, Never Worry About Your Next Opportunity

Live sessions will be recorded and posted with the course materials.

Evening Live Sessions

I want you getting job offers ASAP so I've built the course with assignments so that by the end of the course you're fully live and automated

You’re motivated and proactive, tired of repetitive job search tasks, and ready for an efficient, stress-free approach.

You’re tech-curious and eager to leverage AI to optimize your applications but need guidance on where to start.

You’re efficiency-focused, balancing a job search with other responsibilities, and want a method that fits into your busy life.

You’re ready to take control of your job search with a clear plan and the right tools to secure your next career move.

This course is for you if:

You'll learn how to customize your resume and cover letters and application questions to match job descriptions with precision, all in a fraction of the time.

Unlock the power of AI and automation to stand out in a competitive market, increasing your chances of landing interviews by 50%.

You'll discover how to use virtual assistants to handle tedious application tasks, saving you 10+ hours a week so you can focus on acing interviews and enjoying your personal time.

Master the art of applying to more jobs without the stress and burnout.

You’ll learn how to navigate the job market without risking your current position, using AI tools and VAs that work seamlessly in the background, ensuring your search is both effective and confidential.

Gain the confidence to conduct a discreet job search, secure interviews, and land offers without disrupting your current job.

You’ll get all the tools I personally use to run this process: including scripts, job postings, SOPs, tracking tools, and management systems.

Unlock the exact systems and strategies that will skyrocket your job search success.

You’ll learn the comprehensive system from preparing your application materials to converting interviews into job offers from a professional process builder who knows the ins and outs of hiring and getting hired.

Get the inside scoop from an industry leader in process design.

l wrap up everything you've learned and guide you through a clear, streamlined plan of action that saves time, gets results, and puts you on the path to your next great opportunity.

Leave this course equipped with the exact skills you need to land high-paying job offers and advance your career on your terms.

Say Goodbye to Job Search Stress: Automatically Land Interviews in Your Inbox by Harnessing the Power of AI and Virtual Assistants.

Lightning Lessons

How to Stay off the Layoff Lists