88: Switching Careers from IT to Executive Coaching | Steven Lock

What does it take to make a successful career switch? Steven Lock joins Adrian Tan to share his move from IT into training and, later, executive coaching.

In this March 2022 conversation, Steven draws on his work as an executive and leadership coach at Executive Leadership Coaching International. He reflects on the decisions, mistakes and lessons that shaped his own career pivots.

We discuss:
• What motivated Steven to leave IT for training and coaching
• Mistakes he made during career changes and what he would do differently
• Lessons he carried from his training business into coaching
• Three things to consider before switching careers

Guest: Steven Lock — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevensylock/
Executive Leadership Coaching International: https://www.elc-i.com/

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