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Sometimes, your career can evolve in surprising ways, and you can either fight those changes or embrace them. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Julian Mather a former army sniper turned TV cameraman turned magician discusses the importance of letting go and embracing the twists and turns of your career. I also share some thoughts on the importance of putting yourself out there to create new opportunities in your career.
Key Career Insights
- When you’re exploring a new career path, you really have to immerse yourself in every aspect of that new path in order to understand whether it can fit into your desired career trajectory.
- Even when your career takes a turn for the worse, you always have the opportunity to bounce make, make the most of the hand you’ve been dealt, and reinvent yourself.
- New opportunities often emerge when you take the initiative to bravely put yourself out there and just give things a shot, especially during those times when you don’t quite feel 100% ready.
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About Julian Mather, Cameraman & Magician
Julian Mather wasn’t at school the day they taught conventional career planning. A chronic truant he self educated and read between the lines to find the secrets to turning his obsession into his profession. From high school failure to Army sniper to globe trotting TV cameraman to kids entertainer to online entrepreneur he really hasn’t felt he has a worked a day in his life. And at 55 he says he’s only just beginning to hit his straps. Julian uses his simple truths and life changing resources to inspire and educate mid lifers and halt the 45-65 year old mental health decline and rising suicide rate among men at his site TailorMadeCareer.com. He now runs the world’s #1 training academy for professional children’s entertainers while re-inventing himself as a speaker & expert on midlife career change.
Be sure to check out Julian’s hand picked podcast episodes that will inspire you and teach you the art of change. Also, watch a few of Julian’s Magician School videos on YouTube to learn a few magic tricks like this one . . .
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Hi Joseph
I stumbled on your podcast while on vacation in Thailand and the timing is perfect. I lost my job recently after 30 years in an industry where I was breaking down barriers as a highly successful African American man in top management positions. After several months of job searching in my field I began to realize more and more that I was pursuing this because it’s what I know and am good at not because of what I’m passionate about. Your podcast has inspired me to take the leap into something I love but have no experience in. My biggest fear is going into a business where I have no experience and competing against individuals who have years of formal training, expertise and established businesses. The questions in my head that plague me are “what makes me think I can defy the odds” and “why would I risk a lifetime of savings to change careers at this late stage in my life” Your podcast convinced me to jump in. At 60 years old I’m terrified of failing but I would rather fail at something I love than continue down the same path for the balance of my career just to make enough money to support me in my retirement years. Thank you. I’m going to need a lot of encouragement, feedback and advice and I hope your podcasts will help me realize my dream.
Toby, thanks so much for taking the time to share you story with me. I really appreciate you being a subscriber to Career Relaunch. You just made my day! I’m so happy to hear you’re finding the podcast helpful to you during this turning point in your career. I’m a big believer in the idea that it’s never too late to change directions and pursue what you find more meaningful, and I’m glad you’ve taken an honest look at who you are, what you love, and how important it is to not simply maintain the trajectory of your past career for convenience & comfort. I’d love for you to continue being a loyal listener, and I hope these stories can continue to provide you with both clarity & courage as you consider what you hope to do moving into retirement. BTW, have you heard of Encore Careers? You might find their resources interesting too.