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
Resources
We discussed the following resources on the show:
Connect with Jim
Listeners can learn more about and connect with Jim by visiting his LinkedIn page or the Orchid Black website.
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