In this solo episode of Where Work Meets Life™, Dr. Laura explores the emotional impact of rejection in today’s difficult job market and shares strategies for staying resilient through career setbacks. Drawing from her experience as a psychologist, entrepreneur, and professional speaker, Dr. Laura speaks candidly about how rejection can hurt our confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. She encourages us to process difficult emotions rather than suppress them, and explains how working through reflection and self-compassion shifts our mindset, which is essential to moving forward after disappointment.

Dr. Laura also discusses the importance of networking and human connection during uncertain times. She shares how putting yourself out into the community and building relationships can create opportunities that online applications cannot. From journaling emotions to learning from rejection without dwelling on it, this episode offers grounded advice for navigating setbacks with resilience and hope. Dr. Laura reminds us that rejection may ultimately become preparation for an opportunity that’s a better fit.

“Rejection is often preparation. Rejection can be protection as well. Protection against an opportunity that may not have been good for you.” - Dr. Laura

About Dr. Laura:

Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a work and career psychologist and thought leader on the evolution of work. She has always been fascinated by how work intersects with life and loves to use her expertise to improve organizations and help people thrive. Her passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start three counselling psychology practices (Calgary Career Counselling, Canada Career Counselling, and Synthesis Psychology), as well as six different business brands offering organizational assessment and consulting services.

Dr. Laura is honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and received a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018. Her new book, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss, is available for purchase on Amazon now.

Resources:

“I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett

Dr. Laura on LinkedIn

Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube

Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live

For more resources, look into Dr. Laura’s organizations:

Canada Career Counselling

Synthesis Psychology

Order Dr. Laura’s new book today: I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss

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