#136: How to keep being ‘directionally correct’ when life throws a curve ball with Michael Glassock
"Career transitions may feel uncertain, but aligning your daily actions with your core values can guide you through any ambiguity. It's not about having every step mapped out; it's about being directionally correct and consistent in your efforts." This episode I’m with Micheal Glassocks who shares his career shifts, aligning work with personal values and the power of being "directionally correct”. Michael discusses his transitions from a successful role in project management in the NHS to project managing a new career as a coach, prompted by his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We discuss how people around you react when you are changing, how there are often a few wrong moves in change before the ‘right’ one and how having one goal can help focus you - Michael shares his goal of ‘coach every day until 80’. His story is filled with valuable insights and lessons for anyone considering a career change or looking for more alignment in their professional lives. "The reason why I'm very good at switching into a growth mindset, is because of the practice and the past experiences of it I've had. The way I've built confidence in most of the things I've done is by doing them.” Here are the highlights: 03:25 Career transition after personal and professional realizations. 07:01 Experiencing disconnect between career progress and enjoyment. 10:49 Confidence grows with directionally correct actions. 19:10 Growth mindset through practice and past experiences. 20:56 Emotions are data; use them for decisions. 26:07 Practical exercise: envision your ideal gravestone message. Michael’s Another Door go-tos The things that helped Michael navigate change. Book: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek Music: "Iron Lion Zion" by Bob Marley The One Piece of Advice: “Look at anybody who's deemed in a societal sense as successful, they've been consistent in the actions they've taken and they've always been curious. They're always learning, not just more about themselves, but about the industry, the business that they're operating in. If you can be consistent and always be curious, that will stand you in good stead.” More about Michael Michael has a notable background in the NHS, specialising in Project and Programme Management. Despite thriving in this role, a significant life event in 2021—his father's diagnosis with Alzheimer's—prompted Michael to reassess his career and life goals, ultimately steering him towards a more fulfilling path in coaching. In 2022, Michael became an ICF-approved coach, adding a credible and structured framework to his coaching practice. His experience extends beyond the NHS to supporting small businesses with start-ups, launches, and attracting investments for organic growth. Known for his positive and easy-going demeanor, Michael adopts an informal yet professional approach, guiding, supporting, and challenging his clients to achieve their career ambitions and live a meaningful life. Connect with Michael: https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelglassockcoaching More about Eleanor Tweddell: Eleanor supports individuals, teams and organisations through change. Whether it’s 121 coaching or large scale organisational change through communications and training. Eleanor’s work centres around how we, as humans, work through change, embracing the messy bits, the role of playing, with the aim to see opportunity. “Too often we get stuck in the change happening to us, when just through that next door is an exciting next chapter.” Eleanor is the founder of Another Door and the author of “Why losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you”. Connect with Eleanor: Instagram:instagram/anotherdooruk LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/ Website: eleanortweddell.com Produced by winteraudio.co.uk