Season 2 Wrap-Up | Mid-Career Transitions, Layoffs & Startups

Season 2 of On My Own Terms explores real stories about career transitions, layoffs, startups, and mid-career challenges — and what it truly takes to build a meaningful career in today’s uncertain world.Across 10 episodes, we spoke with founders, operators, creators, and professionals who shared honest experiences about:• navigating layoffs and rebuilding confidence• making career decisions without perfect information• switching careers in your 30s and 40s• the realities of working in startups vs corporate roles• redefining success beyond job titles and salaries• managing fear, uncertainty, and long-term career growthThis season-ending wrap-up highlights the most important lessons and patterns that emerged from these conversations — for anyone feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure about their next career move.If you’re questioning your career path, thinking about a pivot, or recovering from a setback, this podcast season was created for you.🎧 Watch the full Season 2 playlist here: 👉Ep 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3v9uhMIuhSTcaNCiJ9T0TV?si=DYd6S3SGSgazMBH_YwS1-w👉Ep 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Mg1WbxoYE9bi3Pe7rSoyH?si=6TXyjaQxTlmuZuNE78E0NA👉Ep 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jXVSg75tl8ajupXy7gars?si=XcDRVMr_QH6KXxk9JfR7MQ👉Ep 4: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58dCeLQFU8U5yvP0xD6tJ6?si=fmsmXeM1QACTXbxvyWOjUA👉Ep 5: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dxih43pMWIbNV1GT2jGFs?si=X4Jp35GWQseNhkQ5obpnHw👉Ep 6: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5D2CmZZZ9Roehr5gdD4XSt?si=p8sUCBFQSBCAdM-OO0k50A👉Ep 7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3R5CblZv4VwHU1opxBMXyk?si=cWVNnaCTSuWavImo9TXcDQ👉Ep 8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vooVIZbmX0aMYPyBeJin2?si=_6lqLTocRxKQBPrXnAFVrg👉Ep 9: https://open.spotify.com/episode/372G3t0cGeHhtziSMSoevn?si=6Vf0Cbi-Q22soh4kHxsbhA--------------------------------------🔍 Scale Score™— Free Quick Diagnostic for SMB FoundersRunning a business that’s generating revenue but still feels heavier than it should?Scale Score™ is a free short diagnostic designed for SMB founders to pinpoint where growth is actually getting stuck — across sales, delivery, positioning, and systems.Most businesses don’t need more tactics or tools.They need clarity on the real constraint before investing time, money, or energy (including things like AI).If you want a clearer signal on what to fix next — and what to ignore for now — 👉 Take the free Scale Score™: https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE🎯Find practical tools and resources to guide your journey:Check out: https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW📩 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoZFflZDdk03KfafgTwQgEmail: [e-mail] the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyowntermsAbout the host John Lim:Born and bred in Singapore, John is a husband, father and a curious business and tech enthusiast. John began his career in banking, co-founded Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag events company, led regional business development for a tech startup, and took a leap into e-commerce just before the Covid pandemic hit. Just when he thought he was crushing it at his dream company, he got laid off in the tech winter. In his journey, he's embraced uncertainty, growth, and reinvention—and he’s on a mission to help others do the same.#CareerTransition #MidCareer #Layoffs #StartupLife #FutureOfWork #OnMyOwnTermsPodcast