Catapult Your Career

Michael Glassock

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Catapult Your Career is a podcast hosted by Michael Glassock where we delve into the reality of various careers, explore practical advice you wish you could have given yourself before entering your current profession and a raft of other topics!

6d ago

Tea Talks with Jess and Michael - Volunteering Week

Tea Talks with Jess and Michael - Volunteering Week Welcome to the first Tea Talks episode of Catapult Your Career a new podcast format where Michael and Jess sit down for an honest conversation about a chosen topic. In recognition of National Volunteering Week, Michael and Jess share their personal volunteering journeys, discuss the organisations that have shaped their lives, and explore how volunteering can support community impact and career development. From supporting refugees with Care4Calais to contributing to healthcare, education, and community projects, this episode highlights the power of giving back while developing valuable personal and professional skills. Key Takeaways: 🌍 Volunteering Makes a Real Difference Small acts of service can create lasting change.Giving back helps strengthen communities.❤️ Human Connection Changes Lives Volunteering creates meaningful relationships.It helps us better understand different lived experiences.🚀 Volunteering Builds Career Skills Gain hands-on experience in new areas.Develop leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.🤝 Community Matters Volunteering creates a sense of belonging.It brings people together through shared purpose. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Michael's Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Jess' Linkedin- Jessica Glassock | LinkedIn Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ 🔗 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHARITIES Care4Calais Ladles of Love Alzheimer's Society

19 min
May 22

Coaching, Healing & Authentic Living with Gillian McMichael

Coaching, Healing & Authentic Living with Gillian McMichael In this episode, we’re joined by Gillian McMichael, master coach, teacher, healer and founder of Full Circle Global. In this powerful conversation we discuss transformational coaching, authenticity, healing, and what it truly means to 'come home' to yourself. Key points we discuss: ✨The difference between transactional vs transformational coaching ✨ Why authentic leadership starts with self awareness ✨Why the future of coaching is becoming more human-centered and soul led ✨How to begin the journey of becoming your authentic self ✨ Learning to trust yourself and stop living for external validation 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok 🔗 CONNECT WITH GILLIAN Coaching Website- https://fullcircleglobal.com/ Healing Website- https://www.gillianmcmichael.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/gillian_mcmichael/

41 min
Apr 17

From Revenue to Reality: Why Cash Flow is the Lifeblood of Your Business with Robert Woolfson

In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Woolfson, a cash flow specialist who helps businesses bridge the gap between financial data and real world growth. With a background spanning IT, recruitment, and business ownership, Robert works closely with SMEs to improve profitability, efficiency, and long term sustainability without relying solely on increasing sales. 🔑 Key Takeaways High turnover doesn’t guarantee financial success, businesses can generate millions in revenue while still operating at a loss.Cash flow reflects how well every part of your business is functioning, from pricing to operations.Improving internal systems and processes can significantly increase profit without needing more customers.Many businesses struggle not from lack of effort, but from poor systems, unclear roles, and lack of operational flow.Expanding too quickly without understanding financials can amplify losses instead of profits.Passion + skill + market demand = opportunity. Test ideas before scaling to validate if people will pay.Ethical sales is about listening, understanding, and solving real problems, not just pushing a product.🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok 🔗 CONNECT WITH ROBERT Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwoolfson/

41 min
Apr 10

Leadership Beyond the Numbers with Peter Yilmaz

Leadership Beyond the Numbers with Peter Yilmaz In this episode of Catapult Your Career Michael sits down with Peter Yilmaz, a CFO in the pharmaceutical industry and executive coach, to explore what leadership really looks like at the highest levels. Peter shares how his leadership journey evolved from being purely results driven to embracing a people first, coaching led approach. Together, they unpack what separates good managers from great leaders, and how to thrive in today’s fast changing world. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Leadership is not just about results it’s about how those results are achievedEarly career success often comes from execution, but senior leadership requires navigating ambiguityThe shift from technical expert to leader comes from connecting people to a shared visionCoaching transforms leadership by increasing self awareness and emotional intelligenceThe loudest voice in the room is not always the most valuable contributorLeadership requires adapting to individuals one style does not fit all 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok 🔗 CONNECT WITH PETER Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-y-8515421/ 🔗 OTHER LINKS Find out more about the Johari Window (Self-Awareness Framework) here - https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/johari-window Book recommendation from Tony Robbins - The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy - What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny by William Strauss and Neil Howe (https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/fourth-turning-book-william-strauss-9780767900461?sku=NGR9780767900461)

49 min
Apr 3

Leadership, Career Growth & Finding Purpose in Public Service with James Wilson

Leadership, Career Growth & Finding Purpose in Public Service with James Wilson In this episode, Michael sits down with James Wilson, Lead Director for the Mid and South Essex Community Collaborative. With over 25 years of experience across local government and the NHS, James shares his journey into public service, his leadership philosophy, and how collaboration can transform healthcare outcomes. Together, they explore career development, leadership growth, and the importance of aligning your work with your values. Key Takeaways You don’t need a perfect career plan, as exploring different roles can help you discover what truly motivates you. Career growth is rarely linear, so focus on where you add value rather than chasing titles. Self-awareness is essential for leadership, as understanding your values and behaviours helps you lead authentically. Kindness and compassion are critical leadership strengths, especially in high-pressure environments. Great leaders choose curiosity over frustration when working with different personalities and perspectives. Effective leadership requires balancing the drive for results with the ability to bring people along with you.🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok 🔗 CONNECT WITH JAMES Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wilson-87109321/

47 min
Feb 20

Transitioning from the Military: Identity, Timing & Finding Your Why with David Chant

Transitioning from the Military: Identity, Timing & Finding Your Why with David Chant In this episode of Catapult Your Career, Michael sits down with David Chant to unpack a 25 year military career and the realities of transitioning into civilian life. From joining the Army at 16 to serving as a Regimental Sergeant Major, David shares honest reflections on leadership, identity, education, financial freedom, and what it truly takes to navigate change successfully. 💡Key Takeaways: Start your transition earlyYour identity is bigger than your rankFind your “why” and your “why not”Understand your financial needs clearlySeek positive momentum over quick promotion🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok 🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVID Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chant/ 🔗 OTHER LINKS Forces Transition Group (FTG) Website- FTG Job Fairs | No CV? No Problem! John Stephenson (FTG) Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stephenson-forces-transition-b85b0787/

40 min
Feb 13

Beyond the Classroom: Navigating Career Change After Teaching

Beyond the Classroom: Navigating Career Change After Teaching In this powerful and honest episode of Catapult Your Career, Michael sits down with someone very special his wife, co-founder, and former teacher, Jess. Together, they unpack her seven year journey in education, the emotional decision to leave teaching, and how wellbeing became the foundation for her career transition. Jess shares the raw realities of teaching, the identity shift that comes with leaving a profession you once loved, and how she found clarity through yoga, reflection, and courage. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Passion can evolve- Just because you once loved something doesn’t mean it must last forever.Burnout often happens in survival mode- When you’re constantly “go, go, go,” reflection becomes impossible.Identity loss is real- Leaving teaching felt like losing a part of who she was.Write it down- Jess listed her skills, values, wants, and non-negotiables to map possible next steps.Wellbeing isn’t optional- Yoga became her anchor a daily practice that helped her regulate stress and think clearly.Trust the process- Even when you feel lost, clarity often comes after you take the first brave step.🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok 🔗 CONNECT WITH JESS Linkedin- Jessica Glassock | LinkedIn Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jmgyoga?igsh=ajNvd3BveHJwd2Uz Book an online yoga class- https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/7388 🔗 OTHER LINKS CYC Online Portal (Yoga Classes Included)- https://michael-glassock.mykajabi.com/catapult-your-career-portal-1984363b-8c83-4087-bc08-752141702cb3 Yoga Teacher Training Course- https://www.yintotheyangyoga.co.uk/essexyogateachertraining200hours

32 min
Feb 6

Interview Confidence: Top Tips to Nail Your Next Interview

Interview Confidence: Top Tips to Nail Your Next Interview 🎯 In this episode of Catapult Your Career, host Michael Glassock dives into one of the most requested topics: how to approach interviews with confidence especially if you're transitioning into a different role. After a conversation with a podcast listener at a careers fair, Michael was inspired to dedicate this episode to the art of interviewing breaking it down into digestible, real world advice that applies across public, private, and third sectors. Key Takeaways: Reframing the interview: It’s not an interrogation it’s a conversation with purposeThe 4 core things employers are trying to assessWhy competence gets you in the door, but motivation gets you the jobInterview structure tools, including PPF and STARWhy recording yourself is a great self-coaching method🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Website- https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Tik Tok- (4)MG (@michaelglassockcoaching) | TikTok

24 min

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Introducing Catapult Your Career with Michael Glassock

In this first ever episode of Catapult Your Career, Michael talks through the reasons for starting the podcast, the types of conversation you can expect to hear and the way he fell into the world of Coaching initially. WHO AM I? In a nutshell, I coach ambitious millennials through successful career transitions. I do this by helping them gain increased self awareness in their interests, skills, values and network and build a comprehensive action plan to allow then to achieve their goals. Roughly 3.3 billion people in the world have a job. How many people do you think love their job? Various studies when conducted report that only a staggering 20% people actually love their current role. It's no surprise then that so many people including myself have experienced the 'Quarter Life Crisis' described as a period of uncertainty & questioning that typically occurs when people feel trapped, uninspired and disillusioned during their mid-20s to early 30s. HOW CAN I HELP? I work with committed individuals to reduce the overwhelm in changing careers so that you can focus on what matters most to you. Pursuing a fulfilling and rewarding career. I do this by working alongside you to get clear on your personal values and life purpose, understand what’s important for you to get out of your career, identify your strengths and areas of development, generate potential career paths & create and set milestones in your life that need to change in order to reach your goal. Want to change careers and pursue a life worth living? Book a free 30-minute consultation and find out how: www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/contact-8 🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL 💻 Website - https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelglassockcoaching/featured 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ Leave a review If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review - even one line helps! You can also Message me via LinkedIn or Instagram with any feedback, thoughts from the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Watch the Episode on YouTube Check out the video of the episode on the Michael Glassock Coaching YouTube Channel. Download my FREE Values exercise to Help You to Start Setting Clear Goals for the Future & Improve the Quality of your Decisions. 👉 https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/resources

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Catapult Your Career is a podcast hosted by Michael Glassock where we delve into the reality of various careers, explore practical advice you wish you could have given yourself before entering your current profession and a raft of other topics!

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Michael Glassock
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2023 - 2026
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