Mid-Career Change
Mark Crossfield
Ever felt stuck in your career and wondered if it's too late to make a change? Listen to Mid-Career Change, a podcast dedicated to helping you rediscover purpose and make impactful shifts in your career.Hosted by Mark Crossfield, a professional career coach specialising in mid-career transitions, this podcast explores how you can find renewed fulfilment, clarity, and direction in your work. Whether you’re looking to overcome challenges, unlock new opportunities, or simply enjoy each workday more, Mid-Career Change offers actionable advice and inspiring stories from those who have transformed their own paths.In each episode, Mark shares practical guidance to help you move forward confidently, along with real-life stories of people who made the leap, found their “aha” moments, and redefined success on their own terms.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 13min
72. Career Insights Unveiled: Conversations with Coaching Experts
In today's episode, I discuss a recent side project talking with experts about the art and science of career coaching, empowering you to love your job and build a great career.Gain valuable insights from top career coaching experts as they share strategies and wisdom to help you navigate your professional journey, find fulfilment, and achieve success. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Jul 19, 2023 • 59min
71. Career Mastery: Unlocking Success and Fulfillment with Grant Duncan
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of career success and find true fulfilment in your professional journey?In this insightful episode, I sit down with Grant Duncan, author and career development expert, as he shares invaluable insights on Defining success, Embracing challenges, and Making the right career choices for youThanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Jul 5, 2023 • 15min
70. Are your biases holding you back from reaching your career potential?
In this episode, I talk about biases and how they influence our career choices and why they are probably hindering your progress, even if you don’t realise it. Of course, I also talk about what you can do to overcome these biases. This is an action-orientated episode, as usual.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Jun 21, 2023 • 51min
69. Unlocking the Secrets to Salary Negotiation
In this episode, I talk with author and negotiation expert Michael Phillips about the art and science of salary negotiation.Listen for invaluable insights and practical tips to help you get a pay rise.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Jun 7, 2023 • 11min
68. Is Career Coaching the Right Choice For You?
In this episode, I discuss career coaching and whether it might be your right choice for you. It’s a question many people ask me about, and since most people have never worked with a coach before, let alone a career coach, It’s a relevant question.I explore the considerations to make when considering career coaching and look at some of the alternatives.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
May 24, 2023 • 42min
67. Raise the Bar: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction to Achieve Career Success
In this episode, I talk to an expert sobriety coach, Christine Coalson, who explains why drinking could be adversely affecting your career.Christine is an - IPHM accredited Sobriety and Wellbeing Life Coach, and she helps professionals to explore their relationship with alcohol and develop sustainable wellbeing strategies.For the sober-curious, this is well worth a listen.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
May 10, 2023 • 11min
66. Revisiting the Career Mindset: A Guide to Success
In this episode, you will discover the 3 essential mindsets and 4 daily habits to drive success in your careerThis topic was the subject of one of my very first podcast episodes and it has been a popular episode ever since. So, I thought I would revisit the subject and again talk about the mindset for career success. I’ve updated the subject and refreshed the material – so, it’s more valuable than ever and well worth a listen.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Apr 26, 2023 • 10min
65. 4 obstacles to navigate in your mid-career
In this episode, I talk about the four common obstacles and challenges that you may encounter in your mid-career, and of course, I will tell you how to deal with these obstacles.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Apr 12, 2023 • 35min
64. Routes Out of Teaching: Melanie Cotton's Insights on Career Transitions
In this episode, I talk to Melanie Cotton, a former teacher turned freelance proofreader and creator of the YouTube channel, Routes Out of Teaching. Melanie shares her reflections on leaving the teaching profession after 25 years and provides valuable insights and advice for anyone considering a similar career change. We also discuss the emotional and mental struggles that come with leaving a profession and provide tips and resources for anyone feeling stuck in their career. This episode is not just for teachers but for anyone looking to find a job they love and have a great career.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
Mar 29, 2023 • 14min
63. ACT at Work: Overcoming Worries, Boosting Confidence, and Achieving Success
In this episode, I talk about a new approach you might not have heard of that can help you deal with work anxiety, build confidence, and succeed in your career. This powerful approach is called Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC) and is based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
