You in 5 Years – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Make the Change -> When Chris left the corporate engineering world behind in 2018, he left without a plan. What followed after some travelling, was a period of stress and uncertainty. 

Chris found a part-time role working in property where he feels valued and his ideas get listened to. So, how did he do it?

Looking back on his own career change, Chris identified a process for a smooth transition.

In this episode, Chris shares the 5 key steps to help you move on from your boring 9-5 into career satisfaction.

Have you ever wondered what Sherlock Holmes did after he left his career as a detective? Tune in to find out!

To get support with your own career change, Chris has a private Facebook group.  

It's called the 'Career Change Trailblazers' and you can get new ideas and support to move you forward. To join the community, click on the link below:

Career Change Trailblazers

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Put Your Best Face Forward -> What do you do when you want to find out about someone online? 

You do a search on Google or go on social media.  What comes back in the search results can make or break opportunities for you.  First impressions DO count.

To help you make a great first impression, I invited Maggie Mills back onto the show. Maggie is a 30 year advertising, marketing and publishing veteran.

Maggie talks about the importance of personal branding and why it matters. She also offers lots of practical tips to help you improve your online presence.

One of these is to invest in a quality photographer to get a professional headshot. Maggie says you don't need to go full corporate and yellow camo can even work for you.

Wondering how this can work? Tune in to this personal branding masterclass to find out!

To connect with Maggie, you can find her on the following links:

Maggie Mills Website

YouTube - Maggie Mills Content & Branding

Personal Branding for Career Advancement Group

For the bonus video from Maggie, you can find it Chris' private Facebook group.

In the 'Career Change Trailblazers', you can get new ideas and support with your career change. To get the bonus video from Maggie, click on the link below to join the group:

Career Change Trailblazers

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Property Investing 101 -> Flora was the first-ever guest on the podcast all the way back in episode 1. I got a lot of feedback asking to get Flora back on the show.  So, she's back!

Flora is an experienced investor and has a portfolio of buy-to-lets in North England. She now helps other investors to grow their wealth as a deal sourcing agent.

In episode 22, Flora shares her favourite tips on how to get started in property. We cover finances, choosing a strategy and investment area, research, and lots more.

Property has opened so many doors for me (excuse the pun). The amazing thing is, YOU can get into it even if your starting capital isn't huge.

Sounds too good to be true? 

Tune in to find out how to take your first steps!

To connect with Flora, you can use the links below:

Instagram

Facebook

empireresidential.co.uk

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20 Lessons -> Chris has interviewed some amazing guests each living life on their own terms. There have been great stories of people transforming their careers and starting businesses.

Chris listened back to each episode and picked out the most valuable lessons.  The four main interest areas were:

1. Goals
2. Mindset
3. Managing Your Career Change
4. Getting the Right Support

If you're new to the podcast and want to move on from feeling fed up in your career, this podcast will show you how. If you're a regular to the show, you'll enjoy the lessons and links back to your favourite episodes.

Reach out to Chris on Facebook and let him know which of the lessons resonate with you the most.  Just click on the link below and send him a message:

Facebook

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Adapt to Survive -> Paul achieved his dream of becoming a pilot which was something he thought he could never do.

Just as things seemed to be going well, Paul was faced with not one, but two, of the airlines he worked for going bust.

In episode 20, Paul shares how he was able to adapt and transfer his skills from flying into creating a business.

Paul now helps business owners to better manage risk. He has also found a niche in helping healthcare workers to manage fatigue.

When I read about Paul's story, I had to get him on the show to share his insights. One great quote from our chat is "You can never plan for all eventualities but you can be prepared for them."

To connect with Paul and to find out more about The Cockpit Method, you can use the link below:

The Cockpit Method

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Uncertainty -> Whether it's financial uncertainty or worries about your job, uncertainty is unavoidable.

In episode 19, Chris shares his top 5 tips that have helped him to find balance and clarity during uncertain times.

One of these is to be present.

So much of what we worry about comes from not knowing what's going to happen in the future.  However, being present allows us to reconnect with reality and find calm.

If you're feeling stuck and are looking for practical tips you can use right away, check out this latest episode for some inspiration.

Drop Chris a message and let him know which tip you found most useful on the following link:

Facebook

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Persistence -> Ant goes by the artist name Consumersmith and is one of the most creative people I know.  Inspired by street art and graffiti, Ant spent a decade in a band before refocusing on his art.

With the rise in social media apps such as Instagram, there are many opportunities to make a living from art. It's not easy though!  So, Ant shares some great tips on what you need to do to be successful.

Ant says the key is to get over any self-doubt about putting your work out there and most of all, be persistent.

If you're creative and want to turn your passion into a profitable business, then this is the podcast for you.

To find out more about Ant's work and to connect, you can find him on the following link:

Instagram

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It's OK to Talk -> Chris shares his story of how he dealt with panic attacks and anxiety as a teenager. The tools he picked up along the way are still useful to this day.

One of the tools that Chris was introduced to was Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT. This is a talking therapy that helps to break the cycle of negative thoughts and feeling low.

If you're struggling with anxiety or stress, then this podcast offers hope and useful tips.

Two great resources that Chris has come across are Headspace and the Mental Health Foundation website.  To find out more you can follow the links below:

Headspace - 10 Minute Guided Meditation

Mental Health Foundation

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Your Breath is Your Superpower -> Philippa talked about her career change journey in episode 13. I was so intrigued about breathwork that I had to get her back on the show.

Philippa is a transformational coach and helps people reconnect with their true self. She does this through advanced breathing techniques that help you gain clarity.

In this episode, Philippa kindly shares two short breathwork exercises. The intention is that you can use both of these as a tool for when you need help sleeping or need to focus.

Once you've listened to this episode, you can find both exercises in the future by going to the times below:

Exercise 1 -  Background Info - 11:59m

Exercise 1 - '4-7-8' breathing for relaxation and better sleep - 15:45m

Exercise 1 - Tips - 22:39m

Exercise 2 - 'Box' breathing for finding focus and improving creativity - 24:19m

If you've enjoyed learning about breathwork, you can use these links to connect with Philippa and to find out more:

Breathworks.co

Instagram

Free Yourself With Breathwork - Free Facebook Course

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Choose a business you enjoy -> Niall left university in his final year to start a business. After some attempts and successes, Niall wanted something that was meaningful to him.

Niall is the founder of the Weekend University, which is a monthly conference on the most exciting topics in psychology. With his latest project, he combines his passion for psychology with hosting events.

If you're thinking about getting into business, Niall shares some valuable lessons.

To connect with Niall and find out more about the Weekend University, you can use the links below:

The Weekend University

YouTube Channel

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