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In this episode of The New Ambition, Jen Phillips interviews Jodi Innerfield, a former Salesforce marketing leader turned fractional Marketing leader.

Jodi shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to creating her own marketing consulting practice after being one of the 80,000+ U.S. tech workers caught up in 2025 layoffs.

She discusses the importance of building psychological safety as a leader, why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, and how following your energy in a rapidly changing tech landscape is strategic career planning.

You'll leave this conversation thinking about how to get prepared for career disruptions, the rare value of human stories in an AI-driven world, and the power of leaders who prove to their teams that healthy boundaries are good for business.

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• Jodi Talks on Substack
• Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
• Jodi Innerfield Marketing
• Listen to the AP Taylor Swift Podcast
• Get Jodi's 6-month Review Prompt

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The New Ambition does not provide medical or mental health advice. The information including but not limited to: recorded and live episodes, text, graphics, images, and any other material contained on the podcast are for your informational purposes only.

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In the first episode recorded as The New Ambition, host Jen Phillips addresses the profound changes and challenges in the tech industry, sharing her personal journey from burnout to resilience.

Jen discusses the critical role of community in overcoming adversity, as showcased by her own experience rebuilding a business after Hurricane Helene.

There’s an urgent need for strategic community building, especially for women in tech who face higher rates of job loss and burnout.

Jen highlights steps for growing supportive networks and advocates for the work required to achieve healthy and sustainable success in the tech industry.

We can make healthy change happen. Together.

Episode Resources

• Subscribe to The New Ambition, the data-backed weekly newsletter for actionable tools to lead differently and live better.
• Connect with Jen on LinkedIn
• Bookmarkable:
  • Women In Tech Stats 2025 [WomenTech Network]
  • 39 Professional Women’s Organizations and Associations [Duke Career Hub]
  • 14 Tips to Start [Mentorship] Off on the Right Foot [Forbes]

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Nothing on The New Ambition is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified provider. Never disregard professional medical or mental wellness advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard or content you've read or reviewed on this podcast.

And please, if you're under duress or considering suicide, reach out right this very minute to the Suicide and Crisis lifeline by dialing 988 in the United States.

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Listener note: This episode was originally recorded as The Podgress Report, now The New Ambition. We haven't edited the fantastic original content, so please enjoy and share. Stay tuned for more from The New Ambition.

] In this “research report” edition of The Podgress Report, we're diving deep on the pervasive, important issue of burnout with the expertise of Dr. Tamara Beckford, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, author, speaker, and CEO of UR Caring Docs. Dr. Beckford and her team help organizations retain top talent by reducing employee stress and burnout through self-care strategies, and help high performers live their stress-free dream lives.

We're talking about the physiology of burnout. Dr. Beckford shares how burnout can lead to physical and mental health issues, and why managers are so important in improving workplace wellness.

Why you should listen: You’ll get an understanding of burnout’s effect on your body and mind, its phases and impact on cognitive functions, and what to do about it if you or someone on your team is experiencing burnout.

What you’ll learn: Dr. Beckford’s practical recovery strategies emphasize the importance of “invoking the senses”, maintaining balance, and the actionable advice leaders need for a healthier workplace.

The Bottom Line: Working healthy makes for a better work day, a more engaged team, and a more balanced life.

Episode Resources

• Learn about Dr. Beckford’s Burnout Recovery program; stay in touch with Dr. Beckford on LinkedIn
• Connect with host Jen Phillips on LinkedIn
• Recommended companion episode: “Five Science-backed Steps for Burnout Recovery”
  • Apple: https://tpr.live/e2_apple
  • Spotify: https://tpr.live/e2_spotify
  • You Tube: https://tpr.live/e2_YT
• Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) [Assessment Tool]

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The New Ambition does not provide medical or mental health advice. The information including but not limited to: recorded and live episodes, text, graphics, images, and any other material contained on the podcast are for your informational purposes only.

Nothing on The New Ambition is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified provider. Never disregard professional medical or mental wellness advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard or content you've read or reviewed on this podcast.

And please, if you're under duress or considering suicide, reach out right this very minute to the Suicide and Crisis lifeline by dialing 988 in the United States.

Outside of the U.S., please reach out to helplines available to you in your country note: this link isn't owned by The New Ambition and should not be considered exhaustive or wholly accurate.