Whether L&D are advising others’ on their careers or we’re navigating our own, it’s useful to acknowledge how careers are changing and how societal shifts mean we need to shift our approaches to progressing our careers. In this episode, we explore current thinking and practice for post-COVID times.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The COVID situation has demonstrated the importance of being ready for change and challenges.
• Everyone needs to become a continuous learner and embrace the growth mindset, so they can quickly adapt.
• There is no such thing as failure. Regardless of what happens, you are still learning.
• The job market is constantly evolving, so you must too.
• People love helping friends, so there is no need to try to do everything on your own.
• Work out what you like and what you are good at. Create a vision for yourself.
• As you go through life your why will change. Recognise this and adjust your goals to accommodate that fact, a lot of people forget to do that.
• Build your personal brand (reputation). In a gig economy, this is especially important.
• Understand that everything happens for you, not to you. In the podcast, Andy explains what that means and how it radically improves your mindset.
• The opportunities we have now are amazing. The fact you can work anywhere opens up all kinds of possibilities.
• You’ve got to be the one to take the initiative and act.

BEST MOMENTS

'We can all do things to prepare ourselves for major challenges and opportunities.'

'Invest time in learning, growing, networking and connecting with others.'

'When we focus on gratitude, we choose to be happy.'

'There is no better time to truly take ownership of your career than right now. The opportunities are amazing.'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

EPISODE RESOURCES

You can follow and connect with Andy via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/

Website: https://andystorch.com/

Twitter: @AndyStorch

Own Your Career, Own Your Life Book: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/

Podcasts: https://andystorch.com/podcast/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Andy Storch Bio

Andy Storch is a Consultant, Coach, Author, and Speaker. He is the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and the Own Your Career Own Your Life Podcast as well as the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life. Andy is also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community.

ABOUT THE HOST

David James

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

As well as being the Chief Learning Strategist at Looop, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D as well as an active member of the CIPD L&D Advisory Board.

CONTACT METHOD

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/
• Website: https://www.looop.co/