Making Changes - Guest: Mike Blair

Summary
In this episode of the Sprint Zero podcast, we meet with Mike Blair, who shares his journey through various career transitions. The conversation explores the importance of embracing change, overcoming career stagnation, and the value of diverse perspectives in the workplace. Mike discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and emphasizes the significance of building confidence and asking for help. The episode concludes with reflections on personal growth and the evolving nature of career paths.

Takeaways

• Sometimes you need to shake things up to get ahead.
• Career paths are not linear; they are often squiggly with bumps.
• It's important to take risks in your career.
• Diverse perspectives can enhance your approach to work.
• Confidence can be built through feedback and support.
• Asking for help should never be seen as a weakness.
• Recognizing when to move on is crucial for personal development.
• Imposter syndrome is a common feeling in new roles.
• Building relationships is key in consultancy roles.
• You work to live, not live to work.

Special thanks to Mike Blair for joining us this week:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-blair-37243025/

Thanks to:
KenLikeFit for providing music for this episode - [Find out more about him and listen to his music here](https://linktr.ee/kenlikefit)

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Mike Gowland,
Jon Russell

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