Father’s Day hits different when the person who made you feel invincible is no longer just a phone call away.

This is my second Father’s Day without my dad — and the ache doesn’t fade.
He was my biggest champion. The one who believed in me before I believed in myself.
His wisdom lives on in every bold step I take, and I carry his strength with me every single day.

I’m also incredibly grateful for my husband — the kind of father every child deserves.
Present. Loving. Consistent.

Watching him with our son reminds me how powerful quiet leadership and unconditional love can be.

To all the fathers out there — especially the unsung heroes who show up, day in and day out, without asking for applause: thank you.

You’re shaping lives. Building resilience. Modeling strength.
Even if the world doesn’t always notice, your impact is lasting.

Happy Father’s Day. 💙

This week’s edition is for two powerful audiences:

Here’s what I know for sure:

Being laid off at 54 doesn’t mean you’re done.
It means your value outgrew the structure that couldn’t see it anymore.

You’ve been through cycles, cleaned up chaos, stabilized shaky teams, and delivered when others panicked. Now it’s time to cash in that career equity.

1. Stop chasing big-company approval. Start solving real problems.
Mid-sized firms, startups, and nonprofits need experienced operators — they just don’t always know how to write it in a job post.

2. Turn your expertise into income.
Don’t just apply. Own a function.
Start consulting, coaching, or advising. Lead as a fractional or interim leader.

3. Upskill just enough to stay relevant — not to start over.
This isn’t about learning Python. It’s about learning:
→ Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Canva, Trello
→ Certifications in tech sales, financial coaching, data literacy

4. Build your second-curve career — not a downgrade.
This is a launch, not a fallback. Explore:

You’re not finished — you’re just in a career phase the system wasn’t built for.
The world still needs what you know. You just need to bring it to the right table.

Second acts aren’t reserved for midlife.
They’re for anyone bold enough to say, “I’m outgrowing this version of me.”

📌 Strategic pivots worth exploring:

You don’t have to quit your job to pivot. You just have to start positioning differently.

Grab a doc or notes app and answer:

Clarity starts here. Build your pivot before someone else builds it for you.

📉 Skip the Degree, Build the Startup?
Inside Silicon Valley’s growing anti-college movement: Tech's newest generation of founders — young, male, and mission-driven — are rejecting elite universities in favor of fast-tracking real-world impact. With Palantir and VCs like Thiel and a16z fueling the shift, the message is clear: “Real builders don’t do lecture halls.”

👉 College is being framed not as a launchpad, but a detour.
Read the full article

😂 Meme of the Week: Because We Have to Laugh

Me, age 22: “I need experience to get hired.”

Me, age 52: “I have 30 years of experience.”

Hiring manager: “But do you know Slack emojis and TikTok trends?”

(Corporate logic = flawless.)

🧭 Final Word

You don’t need permission to reinvent. You don’t need to “prove” you’re worth it. You already are. Whether you’re building a second act or your first real one —

Remember: You’re not behind. You’re just getting started — on your terms.

You’ve got the Edge. Now sharpen it.

See you next week,
— Deepali Vyas
Your Elite Recruiter
Doing the research so you don’t have to.

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Join me LIVE on June 28th for The Career Game Plan — a no-fluff, once-a-month coaching session where I’ll show you how to craft a real strategy, not just throw spaghetti at the job market.

I’ve shared the what and the why across social media — now it’s time to dig into the how.

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These openings are under the radar — not on LinkedIn, not on job boards.
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I’m here to help — and your opportunity will reach thousands of highly engaged, top-tier professionals.

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