Introduction to Entrepreneurial Career Changes

The Entrepreneurial Career Change - what does it take? what’s going to stop you?

with Rob Symington & Becca WarnerMonday 2nd November 2015

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Introductions

We are building our careers at a time of incredible change

INSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES

changing the way we organise ourselves?

EVOLVING ASPIRATIONS

changing definitions of success?

EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGY

changing the waywe work?

The 21st Century Career

I can afford a decent standard of living

The 20th Century Career

SECURITY:

MASTERY:

I am making a positive contribution to the world.

IMPACT:

I am good at my job and am developing useful skills.

PASSION: I love the work I do and the

people I do it with.

AUTONOMY: I can control my working life

and my routine.

I can do my job and stay happy and healthy.

WELLBEING:

Exercise #1 - Imagineering

Exercise #1 - Imagineering

You can’t fail.

You’re not afraid

It’s Nov-2017

You are you.

Exercise #2 - Blockers

Exercise #2 - BlockersWhat is stopping you?

(3 main blockers per table)

Top 5 ways you will get stuck

OK, SO WHAT WORKS?

Small steps. Experimental mindset.Follow your interests, values & curiosities.Passions / obsessions emerge through DOING.Start where you are (skills, networks, experience)

#1 Trying to think your way to the perfect plan / the RIGHT thing.

Creating things that didn’t exist before you arrived.Building authentic relationships.Writing & sharing your ideal job description.Being in a field of #1 for a job that doesn’t exist.

Top 5 ways you will get stuck

OK, SO WHAT WORKS?

#2 Being discouraged by other peoples’ boxes & advertised job descriptions.

Finding your Tribe ;)Immersing yourself in new communities.Seeking out mentors / guides.Asking for help.

Top 5 ways you will get stuck

OK, SO WHAT WORKS?

#3 Trying to do this solo or (worse) with people in your life who don’t “get it”.

Doing whatever you can to build momentum.Small steps. Experimental mindset.Seeing this as a process, not an event.Spotting the alternative narratives.

Top 5 ways you will get stuck

OK, SO WHAT WORKS?

#4 Bringing all-or-nothing thinking to your career, the money question.

Accepting that it’s hard and going to be hard.Having the guts to think long-term.But starting nevertheless.Even if the big change only comes in a few years.

Top 5 ways you will get stuck

OK, SO WHAT WORKS?

Expecting this to be easy and being discouraged by how hard it is.#5

So, what’s the secret?

So, what’s the secret?

There isn’t one… :(

But anyone who has built a career or business on their own terms has done this...

HUSTLE.

What are the characteristics of the Hustle?

INTRODUCING “THE HUSTLE”

Being prepared to create (visible) value without waiting for permission

Hustle - Our take

Doing this with and for people you are building authentic relationships with.

When have you hustled?

Hustle - Your turn

When have you hustled?

Hustle - Your turn

What are you going to hustle this week?

Behaviours

Build Authentic Relationships“The best opportunities come through people”

1. Be generous (give first).2. Focus on genuine win-wins.3. Begin without knowing the outcome.4. Use your interests & values as guides.5. See everything as an experiment.6. Start scrappy but target excellence.7. Generate creative / surprising ideas.8. Be persistent, resilient and determined.9. Learn by doing (and by failing).

10. Be polite and act with integrity.

Create Value“Don’t wait to be asked”

Shine in Public“Show, Don’t Tell”

Attitude

The DNA of a 21st Century Career Hustler?