Ep. 055 - The Leap of Faith: Inspirational Tactics to Shift Your Career Path with Alex Crossman
Changing careers is one of the biggest leaps of faith you could ever take, so how do you ensure that you’ll stick the landing?
Pure motivation, values and commitment are essential ingredients in a sector shift, and these characteristics are exhibited in exemplary style by this week’s podcast guest, Alex Crossman.
Once an investment banker, now an inspiring headmaster - Alex takes us through the art of shifting your career path on The Company Doctor Podcast.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Understand your motivations
Follow through - don’t do it by halves
Be aware of the business environment around you
Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp
George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode
Alex Crossman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-crossman-17315716/
London Academy of Excellence: https://www.linkedin.com/school/london-academy-of-excellence-stratford/
Highlights:
“It was certainly my most lucrative year in banking, and therefore the most lucrative year I'm ever likely to have. I remember leaving that conversation with my boss and feeling entirely hollow.” - 5:40 - Alex Crossman
“A friend of mine worked for Save the Children in Darfur, and was sadly killed. We were the same age, and it left me with a sense that I hadn’t added value in what I do.” - 8:50 - Alex Crossman
“Don’t make the assumption that the same behaviours will yield the same sorts of results in a different sector.” - 13:00 - Alex Crossman
“I’m in this enormously fortunate environment where we have this extraordinary group of students who just just desperately want to make a difference. They want to make a difference in their own lives, and in other people's lives.” - 24:45 - Alex Crossman
“You need clarity about your motivation. Know that it’s sincere, and you’re not just chasing something different.” - 26:00 - Alex Crossman
