USAID Contractor: Jacey Spratt: Resilient Leadership Adaptation and Growth in Professional Challenges

USAID Contractor: Jacey Spratt: Resilient Leadership Adaptation and Growth in Professional Challenges

From Blueprint for Wealth by Wayne M. Zell

May 15, 2025 · 30 min · Episode 287

About this episode

Jacey Spratt discusses her experiences and strategies for resilience following her job loss at USAID.

After the termination of thousands of USAID employees, Jacey Spratt found herself without a job. As a professional coach and business leader she discusses her involvement with USAID, including its work and the criticisms it faces. The conversation navigates the impact of government changes on USAID professionals and Jacey's own adaptation strategies and future plans. Jacey shares insights into her coaching, support initiatives, and resources, offering strategies for resilience and professional adaptation for her USAID cohorts. She provides valuable advice on the broader applicability of her coaching skills. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction of the podcast and guest Jacey Spratt 0:31 Jacey Spratt’s background, expertise, and educational qualifications 2:03 Jacey’s professional journey, recent challenges, and USAID’s role 4:44 USAID’s work and addressing criticisms 7:51 Impact of government changes on professionals 10:21 Jacey’s adaptation and future plans 13:11 Jacey’s coaching, support initiatives, and resources 18:31 Strategies for resilience and professional adaptation 24:33 Jacey’s advice and the broader applicability of his coaching skills 27:11 Contacting Jacey and Wayne's closing…

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