I'm an ex-academic and corporate layoff survivor who brings nearly 30 years of experience in academia and corporate training, plus HRDA certification in Lifelong Learning, to recovery and resilience work.

After navigating multiple job losses and building my research background in contemporary grief theory, as well as the psychological literature on loss and recovery, I discovered a critical gap in layoff support:
No one prepares you for the emotional aftermath of job loss.

I work with individuals in transition and organisations seeking to support their people through one of the most difficult professional experiences they'll face.

Job loss isn't just a career setback—it’s grief. It's identity crisis. It's an emotional blow. And neither individuals nor organisations can move forward effectively without addressing it.

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Amy-Katerini Hall, Ph.D.

HRDA-Certified Training

As a Lifelong Learning Trainer (Level CYQF/EQF5), I help companies:

identify training needs effectively;
design & implement impactful educational programs;
conduct evaluations for companies looking to implement quality training.

All training sessions are aligned with the European Qualifications Framework and the development of the Vocational Qualifications System (VQS) of the Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA).

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I offer an emotional roadmap for the aftermath of job loss:

Immediate Aftermath Survival - What to do in the first 72 hours.
Grief Processing - How the latest in neurological grief studies can help us to process job loss.
Healing First - Emotional recovery as prerequisite to professional rebuilding.
Identity Reconstruction - Who are you without your job title?

My approach brings together three critical elements:

Academic rigor

Research-backed frameworks grounded in grief theory, the psychology of loss, and resilience studies. This isn't feel-good advice—it's evidence-based emotional recovery.

Lived Experience

Three career disruptions in 12 years across sectors give me credibility that can't be taught. I've faced my own personal midnight. I know what actually helps versus positive toxicity.

Missing Link

I don't do career counseling, resume writing, networking advice, interview coaching, or job-search strategies. I focus exclusively on the emotional recovery that must happen first—the missing link often overlooked.

FOR INDIVIDUALS: Need support for job loss?

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss:

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Free Resources for Job Loss Recovery

Emergency Recovery Guide

What to do in the first 72 hours after job loss

The Job Loss Grief Workbook

Understanding and navigating your emotional journey

Identity Reconstruction Toolkit

Rebuilding sense of self beyond your job title

Workforce Resilience Training
(Launching 2026)

Bringing Research + Corporate Training Expertise to Organisational Transition Support

After 12 years as a corporate trainer (and a Ph.D. in grief, loss, and recovery), I'm expanding my practice to address a critical gap: supporting organisations and their people through job loss, layoffs, and workforce transitions.
This work combines:

Academic research on grief, loss, and resilience
Corporate Trainer with 12 years' experience teaching global professionals
EU certification in corporate training (HRDA Level CYQF/EQF5)
Personal lived experience of career disruption and recovery

My Approach

Unlike traditional outplacement services that focus only on resume writing and job search, I address the emotional and psychological aspects of job loss that most organizations overlook—but that have the biggest impact on employee wellbeing and organisational outcomes.

Drawing on research-backed frameworks and practical resilience tools, I help organizations:

Understand the neuroscience and psychology of job loss
Support "survivors" of layoffs (not just those who left)
Lead with compassion through difficult transitions
Build resilience capacity in teams and individuals

Free Resources for Job Loss Recovery

For HR Professionals & Organisations

Layoff Emotional Support Checklist

Essential components for comprehensive transition support:

ROI Calculator: Comprehensive Transition Support

The business case for emotional recovery programs:

Survivor Support Framework

Rebuilding team resilience after workforce reductions:

Manager's Guide to Compassionate Layoff Conversations

How to deliver difficult news with empathy and clarity:

Let's Talk About Resilience During Job Loss

Whether you're navigating personal job loss or supporting your organization through workforce transitions, I'm here to help.

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Important Notice:
The training and educational content provided by Dr. Amy-Katerini Hall and Talk Shop With Me is designed for professional development and resilience-building purposes. This is NOT therapy, mental health counseling, or medical advice. Dr. Hall is a corporate trainer and educator, not a licensed mental health professional.
If you are experiencing severe depression, anxiety, or mental health crisis, please contact a qualified mental health professional in your country immediately.
Participation in courses or coaching does not guarantee specific career outcomes. Results vary based on individual circumstances, effort, and factors outside of training content.

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I provide the missing link between job loss and job readiness.

Not career coaching. Not therapy.
Emotional recovery & resilience strategies for professional job loss.

HRDA-Certified Training

I offer an emotional roadmap for the aftermath of job loss:

Prepare for Midnight: Resilience Strategies for Job Loss
(6-Week Program)

TIER 1: Self Study

TIER 2: Live Cohort (Interactive)

TIER 3: Private Sessions