The Tenacity Co. Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1- From Layoffs to Leadership: Adam Broda on Visibility and Career Pivots

In this episode of The Tenacity Co, I sit down with Adam Broda, career coach and founder of Broda Coaching, to talk about the realities of job searching and pivoting in today’s competitive market. Adam shares how his coaching journey began during a season of uncertainty, the biggest mistakes he sees job seekers make, and why visibility — not just resumes or referrals — is now the secret to landing senior-level roles. We also dive into the mindset shifts needed to push through rejection, build momentum, and stay resilient when the process feels overwhelming. 

In this episode, you will learn about :

• Adam’s pivot story: how parental leave + COVID layoffs at Boeing sparked his coaching business
• The evolution of job searching: resumes → referrals → visibility as the new differentiator
• Why referrals have dropped in effectiveness (from 15% to <3%)
• Mistakes job seekers make when using outdated strategies
• Building visibility creatively, even without social media
• The challenges of role-to-role pivots in today’s market (especially at senior levels)
• Mental exhaustion and mindset: handling rejection, focusing on controllable goals, and using the “flywheel of momentum”
• Adam’s one piece of advice for anyone feeling stuck in their career

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