#150 Finding your voice and your value in times of change with David James
#150 Finding your voice and your value in times of change with David James
“It was a phenomenal time looking back, of anxiety at the beginning and disbelief that this was going to do anything for us, to finally being acquired at the end of 2021 in a life changing deal.”
In this episode, I speak to David James about the reality of walking away from a, on paper, dream corporate role in search of something else.
David left the Walt Disney Company and joined the startup world, he shares the story of facing into the setbacks, the moments of wonderful serendipity, the moments of deep, dark doubt (my words, not David’s!).
We talk about the emotional highs and lows of career change, what it means to redefine success, and how sometimes, failure can lead to the most valuable opportunities.
David’s ‘another door opens’ go-to list -
Book: Broken Open, How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser
Music: Saint Cloud by Waxahachie
“Own your own narrative” David James
More about David
David James is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment.
David is also the host of The Learning & Development Podcast, which has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 30,000 LinkedIn followers, he continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company.
Find out more: https://360learning.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin
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