CRAFTING YOUR PATH THROUGH UNCERTAINTY
HOST: David Webley, Founder & MD of Granite Consulting
GUEST: David Benger, Advisor, Author, Speaker and Adjunct Professor
DATE: 19 August 2020
This conversation explores David’s international career journey and the lessons it provides to others in these uncertain times.
INSIGHT 1
Mentor relationships can be mutually beneficial, where each person is able to learn and grow from the other's experiences, perspective and insights. This is particularly the case where these relationships have been formed and nurtured organically, rather than being sought out.
INSIGHT 2
Your skills and experience should speak for themselves through a clear view of the value you offer, and how this can be brought to bear to solve the problems of your colleagues, clients, and customers.
INSIGHT 3
To be the best version of you, it's important to be true to yourself, understand the things that are important in your life to provide balance and direction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
08m00 An overview of David's international career
12m00 Advice for, and the mutual benefits of mentor relationships
14m15 The value of nurturing international relationships and the perspective this brings
16m15 The hands on nature and journey of discovery that crafts a career
26m00 Engaging your network with the value you offer
31m15 Using the Rule of Thirds to bring balance to your life
35m30 The changing ways of working from COVID that are likely to stick
49m15 Staying curious to learn and grow with your clients
This conversation was part of an online forum that took place on Wednesday 19th August 2020, with more than 100 registered attendees posing questions from all around the world.
