Your Career GPS

Ep. 83 Pedal To The Metal: Taking Risks In Your Career (Special Guest Chris Wilson)


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In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Chris Wilson, the Owner and Founder of Chris Wilson Co. to talk about how to take risks even in early stages of your career and what advantages and potential drawbacks can come with that. Highlights in this episode include:


  •  Chris discusses his story of career navigation and how it led him to travel across country to follow his dreams

  • Chris talks about how analysis paralysis impacts so many young people who are concerned about making the “right” choices and offers his thoughts about how people can work through it

  • He often speaks about the myth of the perfect job and clarifies what this actually should mean for young adults

  • He highlights what are some early career moves that Gen Z can make to take more small chances to build momentum

  • Based on his personal experience, a lot of trial and error, he talks about what lessons have the various risks and tough decisions taught him 

  • What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation


  • Guest Info:

    Chris Wilson is a 2 x published author of the books Optimal Health and Optimal Wealth. He runs a career coaching business based in Vancouver, Canada. Chris helps young professionals leave the job they hate and transition to a career they love! He's published over 150 articles online dedicated to work, life, and productivity. Chris believes in working toward your goals and never giving up.

    Website: www.chrismwilson.com

    Instagram: @chrismwilson

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrismwilson/

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