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Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#204: Allen Farrington is the co-founder of Axiom, a bitcoin-native venture capital firm.  He explains what it’s like working as an investment manager, the hurdles involved in creating an investment firm, and the skills you need to start a business. What you’ll learn[01:33] What venture capital means. [03:06] The difference between private equity and venture capital. [04:57] How Allen started working in investment management. [08:35] The benefits of applying to jobs when not under pressure. [09:48] What it’s like working as an investment manager. [13:20] How some investment firms treat new employees. [15:17] How Allen got involved with bitcoin and had the idea to start his own business. [22:35] Transitioning from working for an investment firm to starting your own firm. [23:10] The challenges of starting your own business. [25:15] The levels of wealth you deal with in the venture capital industry. [26:58] The skills you need to start a business. [30:23] How to find investors for a new venture capital firm. [31:18] Unexpected challenges involved in starting a bitcoin venture capital firm. [35:27] The challenges of sitting on the board of a company you invest in. [37:55] Common tensions between the founder of a company and its board of directors. [40:08] The difficulty of creating an effective marketing message. [43:12] The future for Axiom. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Seeing Like a State, James C ScottThe Art of Not being Governed, James C ScottAgainst The Grain, James C ScottThe Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane JacobsCities and the Wealth of Nations, Jane JacobsThe Unsettling of America, Wendell BerryFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/thinking-big-starting-a-multi-million-dollar-investment-fund-from-the-ground-up/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

In this engaging discussion, Steph Gillies, a Career Story Coach with a rich history of 32 jobs across 15 years, dives into the world of generalists in the workplace. She shares insights on the fear of specialization and the nuances of crafting a unique career narrative. Discover how to leverage diverse experiences on your resume and the importance of showcasing hobbies. Steph also outlines effective strategies for job seekers, particularly those navigating the challenges of layoffs and transitions, making this a must-listen for multi-passionate professionals.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#202: Bill Aronson is a COO, CFO and expert on bridging the gap between technology and business.  He explores how metaphors shape the way we see the world, how our mindset affects our reality, and how we can use metaphors to improve ourselves. What you’ll learn[03:59] How metaphors shape our place in the world. [04:31] Why humans have a brain. [10:41] What a metaphor is and where they come from. [14:56] How metaphors influence the way we act. [16:16] The three metaphors that shape the way people live their lives. [20:24] The three major influencers of our behaviour. [23:20] The type of organisations that focus on the now. [25:15] The power of an organisation's culture. [26:48] How to use metaphors to improve yourself. [28:10] Dissecting the metaphor ‘Banging my head against a brick wall’. [32:14] The different aspects of freedom. [33:38] Using metaphors to describe traumatic events. [35:38] Questions you can ask to understand someone’s true desires. [39:15] The importance of metaphors and ways to understand how you’re behaving. [39:58] The difference between transformation and change. [41:09] How mindset affects reality.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Selective attention test video“Loch Ness is a giant spirit level”I Is an Other, James GearyMetaphors in Mind, James Lawley and Penny TompkinsThe Cathedral, Bill AronsonFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/all-in-the-mind-how-personal-metaphors-shape-your-work-and-life/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#201: Kelly Campbell is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach for emerging and established leaders.  She explains the different sources of trauma, how it can affect your work, and what you can do to heal your trauma.What you’ll learn[02:01] Why Kelly became trauma specialised coach.[04:50] The trauma Kelly faced growing up.[06:31] Effective business characteristics that trauma creates.[07:37] How to identify burnout.[10:19] Unhealthy characteristics that are praised in a business context.[11:12] How companies should approach burnout.[12:49] What childhood trauma involves.[15:35] The compounding nature of trauma.[17:31] How to not internalise traumatic events.[20:45] How trauma presents itself in the workplace.[23:25] The importance of identifying underlying traumas.[26:20] The necessity of identifying the source of your traumas.[28:32] How to know you’ve successfully addressed your traumas.[30:30] How realistic healing your traumas is.[31:34] What you can do to heal trauma by yourself.[34:18] When to get external support for trauma.[35:20] The problems with talk therapy.[37:17] The type of practitioners that can help people with trauma.[41:26] What happens when you address your trauma.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.CDC-Kaiser Permanente Study on adverse childhood experiencesBessel van der KolkMy Healing MenuFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-trauma-affects-you-at-work-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#200: Al Elliott is a podcast host, mentor, business leader and friend.  Al and I explore how I transitioned from a lawyer to a career coach, the three stages of creating a business, and the lessons I’ve learnt from a year of self-employment.What you’ll learn[03:40] How I transitioned from a lawyer to a career coach.[06:38] What it feels like to leave a career you’ve been doing your whole life.[11:33] Advice for people who are starting a new business.[15:52] The problem with having too many options.[22:28] Mentoring university students.[23:56] How to find the right niche for you.[26:30] How ChatGPT can help you find the perfect career.[28:44] The thought process you need to follow to find a well paid niche.[34:03] How to know if you’ll enjoy your career.[37:12] When you start a business should you enjoy it?[41:22] The difference between doing what you love and loving what you do.[44:56] The difference between a lifestyle business and a scalable business.[48:18] The type of people that are successful at building a scalable business.[50:07] The different motivations people have for starting a business.[52:49] How long it takes for a business to start making money.[56:36] How to validate a business idea.[59:32] Steps you can take to learn about what the market wants.[1:04:53] The three stages of business.[1:10:25] The type of people that are good at starting a business.[1:13:10] How to increase the number of conversions an email campaign has.[1:16:10] How to convert a conversation to an offer.[1:21:30] The experimentation phase of starting a business.[1:23:49] Lessons learned from starting a business.[1:27:53] How to use ChatGPT to practice conversations.[1:30:22] A review of what I’ve done in the last year for my business.[1:35:44] What I’m excited about and what I’m scared about.[1:39:37] The opportunities that come through networking.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us cover  expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Episode 178: How to keep mentally fit, move from surviving to thriving and avoid burnout - with Al and Leanne Elliott of Truth, Lies and Workplace CultureSamaritansUniversity of Westminster mentoringMy First Million PodcastThe Millionaire Fastlane, MJ De MarcoUnscripted, MJ De MarcoChris CardellThe Mom Test, Rob FitzpatrickAsk, Ryan LevesqueSmart Passive Income$100M Offers, Alex HormoziFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

In this discussion, Sarah Burrows, an accredited Career and Business Coach and NLP practitioner, shares her insights on overcoming self-doubt and building confidence. She delves into how language influences our self-perception and the brain's response to anxiety. Sarah explains practical NLP techniques that can empower individuals to make meaningful career changes. She also highlights the role of support networks in fostering self-assurance and discusses how reframing fear can transform it into excitement for new opportunities.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#198: Ramon Santillan is a renowned interviewing expert who focuses on helping neurodiverse people ace their job interviews.  He explains the challenges neurodiverse people have in interviews, how we’re expected to act in interviews, and the different body language cues you should read and use.What you’ll learn[01:30] How Ramon became an interview coach.[05:25] Why Ramon specialises in coaching people who are neurodiverse.[08:50] What neurodiversity means.[11:23] Challenges neurodiverse people have in interviews.[13:48] Common difficulties neurodiverse people face when selling themselves.[15:24] How neurodiverse people can understand how to act in an interview.[19:00] Exhibiting and reading body language.[21:46] Common interview questions that neurodiverse people struggle with.[25:06] How to make interviews conversational.[25:46] How to manage anxiety and overstimulation during an interview.[30:44] Whether or not to disclose your neurodiversity in a job application. [35:35] What to do if you’re interviewing a neurodiverse person.[43:26] What interviewers look for in an interview.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Crazy Good Interviewing, John MolidorWho: The A Method for Hiring, Geoff Smart and Randy StreetFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-neurodiverse-job-seekers-can-ace-interviews/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#197: Rob Dix went from investing as a hobby to becoming one of Britain’s best-respected finance experts.  He explains the problems with traditional financial advice, the three different types of investment motivations, and how to make financial decisions that align with your goals.What you’ll learn[00:51] Common personal finance tips.[02:18] Why Rob wrote his personal finance advice book and who it’s for.[04:10] How the pandemic highlighted the money printing aspect of our economy.[05:51] The problems with classic financial tips.[08:15] Where people who aren’t financially literate should get help.[09:49] Why cash savings are less important than people think.[10:44] The myth of early retirement.[11:27] What you should focus on instead of saving.[12:18] Why you shouldn’t look forward to retiring.[14:55] The myth of risk minimisation.[17:17] The psychology behind investment strategies.[19:43] The way financial advisors view risks.[20:46] The benefits of using the traditional index fund approach.[21:19] How long it takes compound interest to create exponential growth.[22:50] The myth of index fund diversification.[25:38] The different ways to measure inflation and why CPI doesn’t help you.[27:45] The inherent risk involved in financial decisions.[29:42] The three different motivations behind investing.[30:40] The problem with buying a home as an investment.[34:55] How house prices change over time.[36:24] The danger of following traditional financial advice.[38:54] How to approach your finances without getting overwhelmed.[42:23] How to make a financial plan to meet your goals.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.7 Myths About Money, Rob DixThe Price of Money, Rob DixEpisode 26: How property investment can change your life – with Rob Dix of The Property HubEpisode 153: Inflation, interest rates and recession: what it means for you and what you can do about it - with Rob Dix of The Property HubChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/7-myths-about-money-the-outdated-financial-beliefs-which-are-making-you-poorer/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

Louise Kershaw, an Executive Coach from Clarity Coaching, specializes in helping individuals find fulfilling careers. In this discussion, she sheds light on the four types of burnout and their distinct causes, from overwork to feelings of isolation. Louise emphasizes the importance of aligning your job with your core values to prevent burnout. Early warning signs are vital to recognize, and she offers strategies to re-evaluate your career path. She also touches on the pros and cons of remote work and the mental resilience needed to combat burnout.

David Bell, founder and director of PCD Group, has over 15 years of experience in advising high net worth clients and shares valuable insights on effective networking. He critiques traditional cocktail events, proposing more meaningful alternatives like seated dinners. David discusses transitioning from a career in accounting to launching his own business, emphasizing resilience during the pandemic. He highlights the importance of adapting business strategies and maintaining strong partnerships to sustain operations through difficult times.