In this episode, Jim Barnish joins me and we talk about an alternative to climbing the career ladder. We also talk about how careers no longer follow straight lines; Jim shares how his career didn't follow a traditional straight line either.
Jim has spent the last two decades growing tech companies as an entrepreneur, operator and consultant. Jim now runs Orchid Black, a growth services firm complete with growth experts, just like Jim, that share an incredible track record for making technology companies worth so much more.
Key Takeaways
When considering job opportunities, don't only dwell on the functional aspects of the job but look closely at the company culture
Sometimes your dream job isn't your ideal job
Don't underestimate the value of having a coach
When looking for your ideal role, look beyond the career and personality tests
Ikigai is a fantastic tool to help find your purpose and ideal role
Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes it's built on catastrophe
It is okay to make mistakes, as long as you are learning from them
Perseverance and working hard are the basic skills that everyone should develop
Wherever you are on your career or entrepreneurial journey, there is always help available
Even if you are not a project manager, having those skills is important
Key transferable skills are communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Being a team player means that you don't always get the wins yourself, but you help others to achieve those wins
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