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Welcome to Season 2 of The After Work Hangout! This season, we’re exploring all things related to work and health, including how to stay healthy and motivated during the job search.
Chris Pollitt, an employment facilitator and certified laughter yoga leader, pivoted from software development after enduring tech’s boom-bust cycle multiple times. Recognizing the toll job searching takes on health, he now shares hope and practical tips with job seekers, highlighting the healing power of laughter for smoother career transitions. Tune in for advice on self-care and job searching in the age of social media and AI.
In this episode:
- What is laughter yoga? (2:55)
- Layoffs that led to Chris’s dream job in career development (6:12)
- Where to access free career resources (10:12)
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help (13:57)
- The power of in-person and peripheral connections (16:11)
- Strategies for networking and increasing your luck (19:38)
- Self-care while job searching (24:54)
- Try laughter yoga with Chris and Crystal (30:13)
- Resilience is expanding your resources (33:32)
- How to build your confidence and resume at the same time (37:35)
- Practical job searching tips for an AI world (41:04)
- Cheer on your journey to a better life (51:23)
Resources for job seekers:
- British Columbia: WorkBC
- Alberta: alis
- Ontario: Employment Ontario
- Or search “your location” + “employment services”
About the guest:
Chris has over 15 years of experience as an employment facilitator and laughter yoga leader. Certified in both fields, he walks alongside people from all walks of life — across ages, cultures, abilities, and worldviews — helping them navigate career transitions, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their strengths. Guided by his own healing journey and the belief that “All is One,” Chris brings curiosity and kindness to create spaces where people feel seen, safe, and empowered — not just to find work, but to rediscover their worth.
Connect with Chris:
- Website: universal-laughter.com
- LinkedIn: Chris Pollitt
- YouTube (Laughter): @universal-laughter
- YouTube (Career Development): @CWorkshoPs
About the host:
Crystal Lee is a career coach who helps professionals clarify and communicate their strengths and values, so they can land their next opportunity. Since 2013, her clients have found dream jobs, settled in new communities, and successfully navigated major life transitions. When Crystal isn’t helping job seekers and business owners pursue their unique definitions of success, she’s organizing community gatherings, sharing laughter yoga, or growing food for humans and pollinators.
Connect with Crystal:
- Website: relocal.ca
- Instagram: @relocal.ca
- LinkedIn: Crystal Lee
- Sign up for Crystal’s monthly newsletter
- Get the free job search assessment workbook
Credits:
- Podcast artwork by Alex Dewar
- Editing and support by podcast manager Lindsay Curtis
