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Mid-Career ChangeAuthor: Mark Crossfield
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. Its about giving yourself the space to think properly, so you can move forward in a way that feels right for you. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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147. Is Your Job Draining You – Or Is It Just Three Meetings?
Episode 147
Tuesday, 2 June, 2026
In this episode, I explore a simple but powerful idea: when we feel drained at work, it’s often not the whole job that’s the problem.It’s specific parts of it.Drawing from Chapter 13 of Write Your Career, I introduce the four dimensions of balance: Time, Energy, Attention, and Purpose. While most conversations focus on time, it’s often energy that tells the real story. You can work fewer hours and still feel exhausted, or work longer hours and feel energised, depending on how your time is spent.To help you make sense of this, I share a practical energy tracking exercise. Over a few days, you log your activities and note whether they lift your energy, drain it, or have no impact. What emerges is a clearer, more actionable picture of your working week.Instead of vague frustration, you begin to see patterns. Certain meetings, tasks, or ways of working may consistently drain you, while others give you energy.From there, the focus is on small, realistic changes. Not a complete overhaul, but a couple of thoughtful adjustments that improve how your week feels.I also touch on protecting your best thinking time, and why the activities outside work are not luxuries, but essential fuel.If something feels off in your work right now, this episode offers a grounded place to start.You can find the exercise and further book details on my website.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk
