EP 119 - Warwick John Fahy, Business Psychologist – Making that Mid-Career Transition: Energy, Ego and Expression

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **What is different about mid-career transitions – and what is key to navigating them successfully? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews Warwick John Fahy, business psychologist and behavioral change expert, on three keys to making mid-career transitions: Energy, Ego and Expression. Warwick shares the best practices of high performance athletes, the latest in sleep and habit formation research, and practical tips that have worked for him and the executives he coaches. We also dive into counter-intuitive insights: Why you should set the bar low, thinking in terms of learning vs earning, and how “building from your strengths” and “activation” looks different when mid-career. By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with concrete ways to stay energized – and relevant – in the next phase of your career.SHOW NOTES:The “flow of energy”: Why Warwick left the UK for China in his early twentiesWhat elite athletes can teach us about “periodization” when it comes to tackling mid-career transitionsEarly-career transitions vs Mid-Career TransitionsWarwick’s personal choice when he had a daughterWarwick’s hard truth: Accept that our physical powers will waneKEY #1 ENERGY and how to manage it mid-career: “Your level of awareness has to really step up”How an extra hour of sleep will increase your effectiveness as a leader by 10%Practical tip to better manage your energy: To start a new routine, identify a trigger that you can “hook” that routine on toCounterintuitive insight: Why you should set the bar very, very lowKEY #2 EGO & IDENTITY – why people don’t really want to hear the truthReframing and thinking in terms of “learning” vs “earning” exercisesWhat is your career “anchor”?Running experiments: how to avoid “overloading” and the importance of focusing on one thingKEY #3 EXPRESSION – What “Build from strengths” and “Activate” looks like at mid-careerThe lifeline exercise: What’s your story?The power of Weak ties and Dormant tiesHow Asia has most influenced Warwick’s views on influence, leadership and life BIO AND LINKS:Warwick John Fahy is a business psychologist, best-selling author and motivational speaker. An expert in the science of behavioral change and communication, he is the best-selling author of two books, The One Minute Presenter, and Influence: the Jack Ma Way. Originally from the UK, he has been based in Asia for more than 2 decades. Warwick specializes in leadership development, influence, personal effectiveness and habit building, and large group public speaking. He holds a Masters with Distinction in Organisational Psychology from University of London with a specialisation in Psychological Capital and personal resilience. Outside of work he is a dedicated father and endurance athlete, including the Ironman triathalon.** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **Get the FREE mid-Career Transition Guide from Warwick here: go.midcareerpivot.comWarwick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwickjohnfahy/details/experience/Warwick’s book The One Minute Presenter: https://a.co/d/i1hPD6zWarwick’s book Influence The Jack Ma Way: https://a.co/d/5KESmsdBook recommendation: Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker): https://a.co/d/hhB3jC6Book recommendation: Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg): https://a.co/d/ighhQGd97% Effective, Now on video, here: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveMichael’s Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That’s Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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