Mid-Career Change

135. Looking Back at 2025: A Year of Growth and Change

Dec 24, 2025
The conversation reflects on a transformative 2025, featuring the launch of a new book and a five-year podcast milestone. Insights from standout listener experiences help shape the upcoming Write Your Career course, which focuses on writing for career growth. Mark introduces the Highlight Reel technique, encouraging listeners to identify their meaningful moments from the year. This self-reflective exercise reveals personal strengths and sets the stage for goal-setting as we head into 2026.
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ANECDOTE

Publishing A Long-Held Book

  • Mark Crossfield published his book Mid-Career Change in January 2025 after several years of work.
  • Holding the finished book reinforced his coaching focus and generated encouraging reader feedback.
INSIGHT

Niche Clarifies Your Work

  • The book helped Mark refine his niche and strengthen the foundation of his coaching work.
  • Clarifying your niche can shape everything you build around it and attract more aligned conversations.
ANECDOTE

Five Years, 135 Episodes

  • The podcast reached 135 episodes and celebrated five years without missing a fortnightly episode.
  • Listener numbers and engagement grew, with more messages and feedback this year.
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