Displacement Day: When My Job was Looking for a Job

Thomas Dowd

ISBN 10: 1628650788 / ISBN 13: 9781628650785

Published by Motivational Press, Inc., 1601

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Synopsis:

On what was thought to be a typical work day, author Thomas Dowd received The Call Nobody Wants: “We’re downsizing.” The fateful day was June 6th―the anniversary of D-Day, one of the most monumental dates in American history. This wasn’t World War II, though. It was the day the author’s twenty-three-year job was eliminated―Displacement Day. In the midst of an economic downturn, Thomas had some choices to make in how to most effectively approach the new journey. This book is the result of his own experience as a displaced professional who not only successfully found a job, but used the time out of work to assess his direction, reinforce his network, and come out stronger. Based on real-life examples and learning, Displacement Day gives readers an insider's perspective on the toll career displacement takes on the unemployed and those closest to them, and why attitude and consistent positive steps can make all the difference. Knowing how unsettling the job-search process can be, this intentional quick-read will get your compass pointed in the right direction. Displacement Day is for anyone who has ever had the unfortunate―or fortunate―task of finding a job. Fortunate? Yes, because you may actually learn something about your character and resolve during the process that will change the course of your life and career. This book is a pick-me-up, motivational reference guide with clearly laid out objectives that give you the tools you need to successfully find a new professional occupation. More importantly, it lets you know that you’re not alone in the process. You’ll be inspired to challenge yourself to set aggressive goals as you align your passions with the need to define your next career move. With topics ranging from how to build an effective network to differentiating yourself among the millions of unemployed, Displacement Day provides the support you need to get through these challenging times. Thomas B. Dowd III, an award-winning speaker and professional development author, uses his own experiences to provide tangible and actionable lessons that will take you from the unemployed population to an inspired professional back on track.

About the Author: Tom Dowd, AKA Transformation Tom™, is a loving father of three beautiful daughters and a devoted husband from a small town in Maine. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Communication degree, concentrating on interpersonal and organizational communication. Tom is a prize-winning speaker, an award-winning and Amazon best-selling author, trainer, coach, and radio host—all spurred by his need to be more than a painfully shy and introverted individual on a roller coaster ride of success. Tom is an active member in Toastmasters International, a group of 300,000 members worldwide looking to develop communication and leadership skills. Tom joined in 2008 thinking it was just a way to boost his résumé. It became a wonderful downhill spiral of failure. Whether it was a speech contest or a publisher’s rejection, Toastmasters pushed him beyond his comfort zone to find self-awareness, belief that he could make a difference and the motivation to take smarter steps toward success both personally and professionally. What Tom found was a boost in confidence that changed the path of his life and career. In 2010-2011, he was awarded the District 45 Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year representing over 100 clubs in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and the three eastern most provinces of Canada. Now exhibiting consistent speech contest success, Tom is the two-time Table Topics District 45 champion for 2012 and 2013. Additionally, he is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation. With over 24 years of experience in the financial industry in management and leadership roles at the same organization and a plethora of inconsistency on this professional journey, Tom received the call nobody wanted: “We’re downsizing.” After unexpectedly losing his full-time job, Tom landed in a better place in just 59 days using methods from his coaching and training. He is now a VP at one of the larger financial institutions in North America. In 2011, he started his own side business “Thomas Dowd Professional Development & Coaching” where he continues to use the lessons learned on his climb up the corporate ladder to help people creatively find ways to differentiate themselves in the workplace and to find their own individual paths toward success. The mantra is “Transform into who you really want to be.” Tom is the author of four well-received business books.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Displacement Day: When My Job was Looking ...
Publisher: Motivational Press, Inc.
Publication Date: 1601
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good