How to Make Strategic Career Pivots and Build a Network That Energizes and Challenges Your Growth featuring David Lancefield

David is the founder of Strategy Shift. He’s worked with more than 50 CEOs and hundreds of other C-suite executives to design bold strategies, supercharge their leadership, and transform their cultures in 20 countries. He’s a contributor to Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and Strategy+Business, and a guest lecturer at London Business School. He is a former senior partner at Strategy&, PwC. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn actionable strategies for navigating major career transitions and aligning your work with your values and aspirations. David and I discuss:What prompted David to leave his senior partner role and start something new [01:48]The role of personal needs and values in career decisions [04:13]How to adopt a strategic approach to career pivots [04:56]The importance of building a supportive, challenging network [06:24]Why making small decisions can energize bigger changes [07:21]The value of not rushing your transition [08:15]How to navigate career strategy in times of chaos and complexity [10:38]Advice for consultants facing indecision and radio silence from clients [14:21]What CEOs and leaders really need from consultants today [16:24]How to tap into and nurture a community of thinking partners [20:19]Where to find David’s resources and get in touch [22:57] Learn more about David at: • Strategy Shift: https://strategyshift.co.uk/ • Profile: https://strategyshift.co.uk/founder/ • Newsletter: https://davidlancefield.com/newsletter/ • Courses: https://strategyshift.co.uk/courses/ • Writing: https://davidlancefield.com/writing/ • Lancefield on the Line Podcast: https://davidlancefield.com/lancefield-on-the-line/ • https://strategyshift.co.uk/media/ Thank you to Our Sponsor: The Smashing the Plateau Community Subscribe now to receive expert strategy tips—unlock your next level of success with every episode!