Yvonne Davidis, Career Change Coach for Leaders in the Public Sector wondering what next
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Find the full transcript at https://SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/12 You know how every year, as government agencies approach the end of the financial cycle, we rush to close off reports, tidy loose ends, and get the numbers lined up before the cut-off? We prepare briefing notes, ministerial updates, budget forecasts, end-of-year performance papers. But we rarely prepare ourselves to transition into downtime. It’s almost like we assume rest will somehow squeeze itself into the calendar bet...
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Find the full transcript at https://SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/12 You know how every year, as government agencies approach the end of the financial cycle, we rush to close off reports, tidy loose ends, and get the numbers lined up before the cut-off? We prepare briefing notes, ministerial updates, budget forecasts, end-of-year performance papers. But we rarely prepare ourselves to transition into downtime. It’s almost like we assume rest will somehow squeeze itself into the calendar bet...
Find the full transcript at https://SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/12 You know how every year, as government agencies approach the end of the financial cycle, we rush to close off reports, tidy loose ends, and get the numbers lined up before the cut-off? We prepare briefing notes, ministerial updates, budget forecasts, end-of-year performance papers. But we rarely prepare ourselves to transition into downtime. It’s almost like we assume rest will somehow squeeze itself into the calendar bet...
Find the full transcript at https://SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/11 *** If you’ve ever worked on a Cabinet paper, a briefing, or programme update, you’ll know the drill. Before anything sees the light of day, you run it past the front-page test: “How would this look if it landed on the front page of the newspaper tomorrow morning?” It’s automatic – like muscle memory. I was speaking recently with a group of public sector leaders about their career journeys. One of them shared that i...
Find the full transcript at www.SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/10 Have you ever watched a hamster running on its wheel? From the outside, it looks like motion, progress. All that energy. But from the inside, it must feel like endless circling with no way out. That’s what it can feel like when you live on autopilot. Work and life are busy. You’ve got your routines to keep moving. But you’re going through the motions. And it’s hard to step off and pause. The same is true when your car...
Find the full transcript at www.spacetoshiftyourcareer.com/9 Imagine being handed an old manual to run a department in today’s world. The structures have changed. The funding streams have shifted. The stakeholders are different. But you're still expected to make things work, using outdated tools. That’s what it feels like for many public sector leaders considering a career change. They rely on ideas and beliefs shaped decades ago. Ideas about what a successful career ‘should’ lo...
Find the full transcript at SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/8 *** You wouldn’t set out on a long journey without a compass or GPS. Or the maps app on your phone. Even if you think you know the route, things change: road closures, traffic, better paths you didn’t know about. And yet... this is how many of us move through our careers in the public sector: we follow the expected road. The logical promotional path. The well-known track, carved out by someone else. But lo...
Find the full transcript at www.SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/7 Imagine a bird in a beautiful cage. From the outside, it looks like the perfect home: polished bars, regular meals, shelter from storms. The bird is safe. But when you look closer, you notice the way it stares at the sky. It’s comfortable in there… but the bird longs to fly. That’s what I hear consistently from public sector leaders who’ve been thinking about their next career move. They value the stability and benefit...
Find the full transcript at https://spacetoshiftyourcareer.com/6 >> 5 Meanings Of Space Public Sector Leaders Should Consider When Exploring A Career Change << A few weeks ago, one of my listeners wrote to say how much she loved the name Space To Shift Your Career. She said: “For me, space isn’t just about time. It’s about the physical environment I’m in, especially when I’m in nature. That’s when I finally feel like myself again. Grounded, alive, able to breathe.” Her words stopp...
Find the full transcript at www.SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/5 Let me ask you something: When you hear the word ‘dream’, do you roll your eyes - even just a little? You’re not alone. To many of us ‘dreaming’ sounds lofty. Naive. The opposite of what we need. Especially in the public sector, where realism, facts and measurable outcomes are the currency - what place does dreaming have? But here’s a thought: imagine your career without a vision. No direction. Just dut...
Send me a text message Find the full transcript on www.SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/4 Have you ever been on a boat that slowly loses momentum? It starts off strong. Full speed ahead. Purpose clear. Destination in sight. But over time, it begins to slow. Not because something is wrong. Just because something shifted. The scenery outside is still beautiful. The passengers are still kind. But your gaze starts to drift towards the horizon. You’re not feeling lost completely, but no lon...
Send me a text message Find the full transcript and more resources at www.SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/3 You know those creeping silent changes you don’t notice until one day something feels… off? It’s subtle. You’re not miserable, not exactly. But you’re also not thriving. Maybe you notice the Sunday evening blues more often. Maybe it's a tightness in your chest you can’t quite explain. And then there’s this question emerging in the back of your mind: “Is this still the right...
Send me a text message Find the full transcript and more resources at www.SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/2 We audit all kinds of things in life. We check our finances to make sure we’re on track. We get our cars inspected regularly to stay safe on the road. We go to the doctor for check ups. Even if nothing seems wrong, we still do it. Because little problems can build up quietly over time. But how often do we do that for our careers? We just keep going. New role, new challenge...
Have you ever had that moment, maybe in the middle of a Zoom call or while walking back from a policy briefing, where something in you pauses? Where, for a split second, you hear a quiet voice asking: Is this it? Is this what I want for the rest of my life? You’re not unhappy exactly. You’re doing important work, making a difference, serving the public good. You’ve helped shape programs that matter, maybe even helped shift systems for the better. People respect you. You’ve built y...
Welcome to my new podcast, Space to Shift Your Career Do you want to get energised and design your next bold career move? This is for you! This show is hosted by me, Yvonne Davidis. I'm a career change coach for leaders in the public sector. And I invite leaders like you to explore new paths that reflect who you are now and how you want your career to evolve in future. Episodes in this show will cover: How to overcome the feeling of being trapped in your current roleHow to get mot...
Find the full transcript at https://SpaceToShiftYourCareer.com/12 You know how every year, as government agencies approach the end of the financial cycle, we rush to close off reports, tidy loose ends, and get the numbers lined up before the cut-off? We prepare briefing notes, ministerial updates, budget forecasts, end-of-year performance papers. But we rarely prepare ourselves to transition into downtime. It’s almost like we assume rest will somehow squeeze itself into the calendar bet...
