Feb 28 2023 27 mins
“Networking is without a doubt essential to a really successful business career." -Alan Patching
Do you feel like you're not reaching your full potential in your career?
Do you want to learn the secrets to career success?
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Alan Patching for a follow-up discussion in which he will delve into his personal and professional journey, exploring the challenges he faced and the decisions he made that have led to his current success. Alan will also share his unique insights and perspectives on how individuals can enhance their own career preparation and readiness, drawing on his wealth of experience to provide practical advice and actionable strategies for achieving success in our own careers.
Alan Patching is an experienced professional with two distinct and different career paths. As a consultant in business and project management, Alan has worked on some of Australia's highest-profile projects (e.g., he was the owners' project director and CEO of the owning entity of Sydney Olympic Stadium and has negotiated some of the country's largest property deals), and in the area of human behavior, he works one-on-one or with organizations to help people deal with stress-related problems and enhance performance. He also has a demonstrated history of professional training and mentoring middle management and senior leadership teams. He is skilled in strategic planning, complex business negotiations, major project direction and management on the one hand, and counseling, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy on the other. He is a strong professional with a PhD from Bond University (addressing aspects of workplace stress), a Master's Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy Practice from Bath Spa University, as well as construction projects-related qualifications. Alan draws from his extensive experience and the most recent research to provide a current and relevant learning experience and prepare students for strong and successful careers.
Check out these episode highlights:
01:39 - Transforming obstacles into possibilities
04:07 - Life’s too short for one career
10:06 - Don’t let the past control your future
12:20 - Chase your passion, not your pension
15:07 - The benefits of networking and the importance of investing in people
21:47 - The importance of having a dialogue circle in your business
Find out more about Alan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-patching-90b91aaa/
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