LaVonne James
AI Forward Mid-Career Coach
Helping mid-career professionals stand out, step up, and succeed. Practical strategies for career advancement, personal branding, and navigating the modern workplace with confidence.
About the Host
LaVonne James is a career coach dedicated to helping mid-career professionals break through plateaus, build powerful personal brands, and step into the leadership roles they deserve with practical, research-backed strategies you can apply immediately. She teaches AI Upskilling at The AI Powered Professional Accelerator Bootcamp.
In this critical episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, AI Forward Mid-Career Coach LaVonne James tackles one of the most pressing career challenges of 2024–2026: surviving AI-driven layoffs. With over 260,000 tech layoffs tracked since January 2024, this is not just an economic downturn — it is a structural shift in how companies organize work. Unlike previous recessions where companies laid people off due to financial struggles, AI layoffs are strategic. Companies are replacing human roles with AI systems to do more with less. If you have been affected by an AI layoff, are worried about your job security, or simply want to understand what is happening in your industry, this episode provides the real talk, real strategies, and real tools you need to navigate this transition successfully.
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AI-driven restructures are creating anxiety for mid-career professionals. This post outlines 5 strategies to build an AI-proof career, focusing on identifying AI vulnerabilities, pivoting to human-centric skills, partnering with AI, continuous learning, and cultivating a strong professional network and personal brand.
Over 260,000 tech workers have been laid off since January 2024. AI Forward Mid-Career Coach LaVonne James breaks down why mid-career professionals are most vulnerable and the exact steps to take — whether you have already been laid off or want to protect yourself before it happens.
Meta just announced 8,000 layoffs effective May 20, 2026, despite $200 billion in revenue. This is what an AI-driven restructuring looks like, and what mid-career professionals must do before the next wave reaches their company.
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