Money is one of the biggest concerns in career change, but it’s often the least clearly understood.In this conversation with Michael Georgiou, a chartered accountant, we explore the financial fear that sits behind so many career decisions. Not just the numbers, but the uncertainty around them, and how that uncertainty can quietly hold you in place.We look at the difference between financial fear and financial reality, and the hidden cost of staying where you are when your work no longer fits.You’ll come away with a more grounded way to think about your finances, including how to understand your cashflow, what a financial buffer really means, and how to create space to explore change without taking unnecessary risk.You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn to learn more or start a conversation. <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-georgiou/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-georgiou/</a>Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email <a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'>mark@bravocoaching.co.uk</a> visit <a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>www.</a><a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4646753f71&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>bravocoaching.co.uk</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Money is one of the biggest concerns in career change, but it’s often the least clearly understood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation with Michael Georgiou, a chartered accountant, we explore the financial fear that sits behind so many career decisions. Not just the numbers, but the uncertainty around them, and how that uncertainty can quietly hold you in place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We look at the difference between financial fear and financial reality, and the hidden cost of staying where you are when your work no longer fits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll come away with a more grounded way to think about your finances, including how to understand your cashflow, what a financial buffer really means, and how to create space to explore change without taking unnecessary risk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn to learn more or start a conversation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-georgiou/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-georgiou/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for listening!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; If you need support with your career:&lt;br/&gt;call me on 07833 593875&lt;br/&gt;email &lt;a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'&gt;mark@bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;visit&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;www.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4646753f71&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Money is one of the biggest concerns in career change, but it’s often the least clearly understood. In this conversation with Michael Georgiou, a chartered accountant, we explore the financial fear that sits behind so many career decisions. Not just the numbers, but the uncertainty around them, and how that uncertainty can quietly hold you in place. We look at the difference between financial fear and financial reality, and the hidden cost of staying where you are when your work no longer fit...

145. Can You Afford a Career Change?

Starting a new role mid-career can be exciting, but it can also bring new expectations and pressures. In this episode, I share some practical ideas that can help you make a strong start when you step into a new job.In this episode, I explore:• Why the first few months in a new role matter more than many people realise • How to clarify what success really looks like with your manager • Why spending time in listening mode is often more powerful than rushing to prove yourself • How building relationships with key stakeholders helps you succeed • Why small early contributions build credibility and trust • A simple writing practice to help you build confidence and momentum during your first 90 daysIf you’re starting a new role or planning a move, these ideas will help you settle in and build momentum.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email <a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'>mark@bravocoaching.co.uk</a> visit <a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>www.</a><a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4646753f71&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>bravocoaching.co.uk</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Starting a new role mid-career can be exciting, but it can also bring new expectations and pressures. In this episode, I share some practical ideas that can help you make a strong start when you step into a new job.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why the first few months in a new role matter more than many people realise&lt;br/&gt;• How to clarify what success really looks like with your manager&lt;br/&gt;• Why spending time in listening mode is often more powerful than rushing to prove yourself&lt;br/&gt;• How building relationships with key stakeholders helps you succeed&lt;br/&gt;• Why small early contributions build credibility and trust&lt;br/&gt;• A simple writing practice to help you build confidence and momentum during your first 90 days&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re starting a new role or planning a move, these ideas will help you settle in and build momentum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for listening!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; If you need support with your career:&lt;br/&gt;call me on 07833 593875&lt;br/&gt;email &lt;a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'&gt;mark@bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;visit&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;www.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4646753f71&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Starting a new role mid-career can be exciting, but it can also bring new expectations and pressures. In this episode, I share some practical ideas that can help you make a strong start when you step into a new job. In this episode, I explore: • Why the first few months in a new role matter more than many people realise • How to clarify what success really looks like with your manager • Why spending time in listening mode is often more powerful than rushing to prove yourself • How building re...

144. How to Make a Great Start in a New Mid-Career Role

This week’s episode is a little bit different, because my new book <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Write-Your-Career-differently-meaningful/dp/1068546522'>Write Your Career </a>is now out.Rather than just talking about the book, I wanted to give you something practical you can try straight away.In this short episode, I share one simple but powerful question:What’s missing from your work right now that would make it feel better?It’s easy to get stuck in big, overwhelming career questions like “What should I do next?” or “Am I in the right role?”. But often, clarity starts somewhere much smaller.By writing your response to this question, you can begin to spot what’s not quite there in your current role. Whether that’s challenge, variety, recognition, connection, or a sense of progress.And once you can name what’s missing, you can start to do something about it.This is exactly what <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Write-Your-Career-differently-meaningful/dp/1068546522'>Write Your Career </a>is all about. Using simple writing prompts and exercises to help you think more clearly, build confidence, and take meaningful steps forward.So if you’ve been feeling stuck, or just want a fresh way to reflect on your career, this is a great place to start.Take a few minutes, try the prompt, and see what comes up.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email <a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'>mark@bravocoaching.co.uk</a> visit <a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>www.</a><a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4646753f71&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>bravocoaching.co.uk</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week’s episode is a little bit different, because my new book &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Write-Your-Career-differently-meaningful/dp/1068546522'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Write Your Career&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/a&gt;is now out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rather than just talking about the book, I wanted to give you something practical you can try straight away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this short episode, I share one simple but powerful question:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s missing from your work right now that would make it feel better?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s easy to get stuck in big, overwhelming career questions like “What should I do next?” or “Am I in the right role?”. But often, clarity starts somewhere much smaller.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By writing your response to this question, you can begin to spot what’s not quite there in your current role. Whether that’s challenge, variety, recognition, connection, or a sense of progress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And once you can name what’s missing, you can start to do something about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is exactly what &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Write-Your-Career-differently-meaningful/dp/1068546522'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Write Your Career&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/a&gt;is all about. Using simple writing prompts and exercises to help you think more clearly, build confidence, and take meaningful steps forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So if you’ve been feeling stuck, or just want a fresh way to reflect on your career, this is a great place to start.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a few minutes, try the prompt, and see what comes up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for listening!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; If you need support with your career:&lt;br/&gt;call me on 07833 593875&lt;br/&gt;email &lt;a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'&gt;mark@bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;visit&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;www.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4646753f71&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week’s episode is a little bit different, because my new book Write Your Career is now out. Rather than just talking about the book, I wanted to give you something practical you can try straight away. In this short episode, I share one simple but powerful question: What’s missing from your work right now that would make it feel better? It’s easy to get stuck in big, overwhelming career questions like “What should I do next?” or “Am I in the right role?”. But often, clarity starts so...

143. What’s Missing From Your Work? (And Why It Matters)

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to give advice about other people’s careers… and how much harder it can be to figure out your own?Many mid-career professionals reach a point where their thinking becomes crowded with competing voices. Should I change direction? Aim for promotion? Start something new? Or simply stay where I am?In this episode, I introduce a simple technique that can help cut through that noise: timed writing. By setting a timer and responding to a powerful prompt, you can bypass overthinking and allow deeper insights to surface.You’ll also hear the story of Sarah, a project manager who had spent more than a decade in the same organisation. A six-minute writing exercise helped her uncover a direction she had quietly dismissed for years.If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your next step, this episode offers a simple exercise you can try today to bring greater clarity to your career thinking.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email <a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'>mark@bravocoaching.co.uk</a> visit <a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>www.</a><a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4646753f71&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>bravocoaching.co.uk</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever noticed how easy it is to give advice about other people’s careers… and how much harder it can be to figure out your own?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many mid-career professionals reach a point where their thinking becomes crowded with competing voices. Should I change direction? Aim for promotion? Start something new? Or simply stay where I am?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I introduce a simple technique that can help cut through that noise: &lt;b&gt;timed writing&lt;/b&gt;. By setting a timer and responding to a powerful prompt, you can bypass overthinking and allow deeper insights to surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll also hear the story of Sarah, a project manager who had spent more than a decade in the same organisation. A six-minute writing exercise helped her uncover a direction she had quietly dismissed for years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your next step, this episode offers a simple exercise you can try today to bring greater clarity to your career thinking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for listening!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; If you need support with your career:&lt;br/&gt;call me on 07833 593875&lt;br/&gt;email &lt;a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'&gt;mark@bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;visit&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;www.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4646753f71&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to give advice about other people’s careers… and how much harder it can be to figure out your own? Many mid-career professionals reach a point where their thinking becomes crowded with competing voices. Should I change direction? Aim for promotion? Start something new? Or simply stay where I am? In this episode, I introduce a simple technique that can help cut through that noise: timed writing. By setting a timer and responding to a powerful prompt, you ca...

142. Stuck in Your Career? Try This 6-Minute Exercise

In this episode, I explore a different way of thinking about the future of your career, especially when the path ahead feels open or uncertain.Many mid-career professionals feel pressure to have a clear long-term plan. To know exactly what they are aiming for and where they are headed. When that clarity is missing, it can feel uncomfortable or unsettling.In this episode, I introduce a framework I use regularly in my coaching work called the Three Horizons. It offers a way to think about career direction without needing everything figured out in advance.We look at three distinct time horizons. The near future, where practical progress and momentum matter most. The medium term, where multiple possibilities can be explored without rushing decisions. And the long view, which connects to identity, values, and the contribution you want your work to make over time.Rather than asking you to predict the future, this approach helps you orient yourself. It allows you to hold direction lightly while still taking meaningful action in the present.If you are questioning what comes next, feeling unsure how to plan, or wanting a calmer and more realistic way to think about your career future, this episode will give you a useful framework to work with.You can explore these ideas further in my book Write Your Career, which brings together practical writing tools to support reflection, clarity, and next steps. You can find it here: <a href='https://www.bravocoaching.co.uk/books'>https://www.bravocoaching.co.uk/books</a>Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email <a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'>mark@bravocoaching.co.uk</a> visit <a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>www.</a><a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;id=4646753f71&amp;e=5b3d6b399e'>bravocoaching.co.uk</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I explore a different way of thinking about the future of your career, especially when the path ahead feels open or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many mid-career professionals feel pressure to have a clear long-term plan. To know exactly what they are aiming for and where they are headed. When that clarity is missing, it can feel uncomfortable or unsettling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I introduce a framework I use regularly in my coaching work called the Three Horizons. It offers a way to think about career direction without needing everything figured out in advance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We look at three distinct time horizons.&lt;br/&gt;The near future, where practical progress and momentum matter most.&lt;br/&gt;The medium term, where multiple possibilities can be explored without rushing decisions.&lt;br/&gt;And the long view, which connects to identity, values, and the contribution you want your work to make over time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rather than asking you to predict the future, this approach helps you orient yourself. It allows you to hold direction lightly while still taking meaningful action in the present.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are questioning what comes next, feeling unsure how to plan, or wanting a calmer and more realistic way to think about your career future, this episode will give you a useful framework to work with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can explore these ideas further in my book &lt;em&gt;Write Your Career&lt;/em&gt;, which brings together practical writing tools to support reflection, clarity, and next steps. You can find it here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bravocoaching.co.uk/books'&gt;https://www.bravocoaching.co.uk/books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for listening!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; If you need support with your career:&lt;br/&gt;call me on 07833 593875&lt;br/&gt;email &lt;a href='mailto:mark@bravocoaching.co.uk'&gt;mark@bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;visit&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4112ce25aa&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;www.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://bravocoaching.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27b11cbddec66de88fc6949f9&amp;amp;id=4646753f71&amp;amp;e=5b3d6b399e'&gt;bravocoaching.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, I explore a different way of thinking about the future of your career, especially when the path ahead feels open or uncertain. Many mid-career professionals feel pressure to have a clear long-term plan. To know exactly what they are aiming for and where they are headed. When that clarity is missing, it can feel uncomfortable or unsettling. In this episode, I introduce a framework I use regularly in my coaching work called the Three Horizons. It offers a way to think about car...

141. How to Think About Your Career When You Don’t Have a Plan

At some point in mid-career, the path that once made sense can start to feel less clear. Mid-Career Change is a podcast for that moment. Hosted by career coach Mark Crossfield, it helps you think more honestly about your career and what comes next. Each episode offers a different way into that thinking. Sometimes through a simple question or writing exercise. Sometimes through a framework you can apply, or a conversation with someone who has made a change of their own. Writing runs through much of the show as a practical way to slow things down, make sense of your situation, and see more clearly what matters. Mark brings his own experience to the conversation, having spent 28 years in civil engineering before making the shift into coaching. This is not a podcast about quick fixes. It’s about giving yourself the space to think properly, so you can move forward in a way that feels right for you.

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