Clock In with Emily Durham

Your job can’t love you back — but that doesn’t mean a layoff won’t hurt.This week, I’m joined by Ilana Dunn, host of Seeing Other People and one of the most thoughtful voices on dating, self-worth, and navigating major life transitions online. Ilana went through a layoff herself, and together we unpack what happens when your career rug gets pulled out from under you.We talk about the emotional whiplash of layoffs, why so many high performers get cut, and how to rethink your identity when the job you built your life around disappears. We also dig into career pivots — how to tell when one is a strategic move versus a fear-based reaction.We get into:Why layoffs are rarely personal (even when they feel devastating)The grief, shame, and panic no one warns you aboutRebuilding confidence after being “cut”When a career pivot is actually a power moveWhy tying your self-worth to your job will always backfireFollow Ilana on Instagram  and check out her podcast Seeing Other People for honest conversations about dating, identity, and becoming yourself again.https://www.instagram.com/seeingotherpeople/https://www.instagram.com/ilanadunn/If you’ve ever stayed loyal to a company that wouldn’t hesitate to replace you, this episode is your reminder: your career should serve you, not the other way around. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

New year, new energy — but no pressure!In this episode, I’m checking in on how I’m actually feeling heading into the new year, what I’m celebrating, what I’m leaving behind, and how I’m thinking about work, goals, and growth moving forward. We’re talking career ins and outs, realistic intentions, and setting the tone for the year ahead without burning yourself out. Consider this your friendly New Year career check-in. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

In this special holiday edition of What Would Emily Do, I’m answering your real career questions. We’re talking about what to do when your boss doesn’t care about your health, how to know when it’s actually time to quit your job, and how to think about taking a pay cut without blowing up your future.If you’ve been rethinking your job going into the new year, this episode will help you get clear on your next move! Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Standing up for yourself at work shouldn’t cost you trust, credibility, or future opportunities.In this episode, we break down how to advocate for yourself, push back, set boundaries, and deliver hard messages without damaging relationships or burning bridges. Because clarity isn’t the issue—delivery is.You’ll learn:How to say the hard thing without escalating the situationThe difference between being direct and being recklessHow to push back while staying respected and effectiveWhat tact actually looks like in real workplace conversations Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

This special Clock In LIVE x Intuit episode felt like a full-circle moment for me. If you’ve followed my career story, you know I actually worked at Intuit for 4+ years and it truly was the job that changed my career and life. So getting to come back, sit on stage, and host this conversation with two incredible Intuit leaders was honestly surreal in the best way.I’m joined by:✨Kristen Treacyhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/kristen-treacy✨Kerry-Ann McAnuffhttp://linkedin.com/in/kerry-ann-mcanuff/Together, we get into:what genuine career growth actually looks like how to advocate for yourself at work even when your voice shakeshow high performers manage imposter syndromethe small habits that lead to BIG confidence at workwhat career development looks like inside a company that actually invests in youThis conversation is honest, energizing, and full of the kind of advice I wish I had earlier in my own career — especially when I was first starting out at Intuit.If you’re thinking about your next step, looking for a company with real growth opportunities, or you just want to feel inspired about your career again… bookmark this one.📌 Explore opportunities at Intuit:👉https://www.intuit.com/ca/careers/ Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.