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/

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