Are you earning well but still unsure how long you could comfortably survive a sudden job loss?
Would your current financial plan support a career pivot without panic, pressure or poor money decisions?
Career transitions hit executives differently. The income is higher, the lifestyle is bigger and the financial stakes are enormous. In this powerful episode, nationally recognised financial planner Nicholle Overkamp breaks down exactly how executives (especially women) can protect their wealth, stabilise cash flow and create financial clarity before, during and after a career shift.
Nicholle shares real-world strategies for managing money when you're laid off, navigating extended unemployment and building a financial plan that turns uncertainty into opportunity.
You’ll also hear specific guidance for single women executives who often carry full financial responsibility yet are the least prepared for forced career changes. Nicholle highlights the most common money mistakes she sees and how to avoid them through proactive planning, strong networks and deep knowledge of your numbers.
Whether you’re planning a strategic exit, facing redundancy or rebuilding after months without income, this episode delivers practical financial strategies, executive money management insights and wealth-building advice designed for today’s leaders.
Nicholle Overkamp, MBA, CDFA, ChFC, CLU is a financial powerhouse and unapologetic advocate for women and wealth. She is the Founder & CEO of Wilcox Financial Group and PowHERhouse Money Coaching, where she helps high-achieving women and executives build financial security and confidence without losing themselves in the process.
Nicholle is the best-selling co-author of Money Bitch: A No-BS Guide for Smart Women to Own Their Financial Future, host of the PowHERhouse podcast, and a nationally featured expert in Forbes, Kiplinger, and WomElle. She also serves as President of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation Western NY.
Her work blends sophisticated financial planning, wealth strategy, investment guidance, and bold coaching to help women own their financial future—especially during times of career change.
In this episode:
Financial planning strategies for executives facing career transitions
How to financially prepare before leaving a corporate role
What to do immediately after being fired or laid off
How to manage cash flow and protect wealth during unemployment
Why networking is a financial survival tool for executives
How knowing your numbers increases financial options and confidence
Common money mistakes executives make under pressure
Financial risks and blind spots for single women executives
Smart investing considerations heading into 2026
If you're an executive navigating uncertainty, this episode will help you regain financial control, protect your wealth and move forward with clarity instead of fear.
Key Links and Resources:
Wilcox Financial Group https://wilcoxfinancialgroup.com/
PowHERhouse Money Coaching https://powherhousemoney.com/
LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/nicholleoverkamp
Instagram @moneybitchenergyEmail
Noverkamp@financialguide.com
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Inspire Careers Digital Courses
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Inspire Careers on LinkedIn and Instagram
Cathy Lanzalaco on LinkedIn
Podcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/
