The Interim

Ever wondered what possible career reinventions you could make?  This week we talk with Haydn Mursell, who has reinvented himself from being a FTSE CEO to a portfolio chairman of multiple private equity companies.  He shares his reflections, the key questions you should ask yourself if you'd like to go portfolio, and practical tips for making a successful transition. Whether you're considering a shift or simply curious about the possibilities, this episode offers relatable wisdom and actionable advice.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of The Interim.  Our purpose is to equip you, to make you think, to give you energy and ideas to take into your Interim life.

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Imagine having a career that is shaped by your own personal purpose.  It would be a fulfilling career and abundant way of life for you.  This episode explores the journey of building such a career. We interview an Interim who at great cost and effort  has discovered her authentic self, strengths, and sense of purpose.  And she has now designed a portfolio career around that purpose.

Would you like to move beyond a normal career to a purpose-driven portfolio life.  A life of abundance.

I am delighted to be in conversation today with Angie Main.  Angie is an Organisational Development expert and Executive coach, her mission is to develop the leaders and environments we deserve.  Angie has left the corporate career and developed a purpose-driven portfolio interim career, that is full of variety, purpose, and abundance – and I am so intrigued to find out more.

I hope you enjoy this episode of The Interim.  Our purpose is to equip you, to make you think, to give you energy and ideas to take into your Interim life.

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Interim professionals aren't employees; we're independent contractors, self-employed, freelancers.  We live a mercurial life, dynamic, changeable, unpredictable.  Our permanent colleagues look at our mysterious and independent lives, with a mix of curiosity or envy, knowing that we sort-out our own affairs, we go it alone.

What does going-it-alone actually entail?

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This episode is about how to get your next assignment.  I talk with Cyr Cornberg, a 'headhunter' recruiter and he explains the steps to take to find your way to your next client.

For many, getting assignments is the most difficult aspect of being an Interim Professional.  It is complicated, unpredictable and needs determination and resilience.  Let's explore it today.

Cyr is Senior Director at BIE Executive, a global executive recruitment firm specialising in interim placements. With 30 years of experience, Cyr is an expert in connecting interims with clients who need them.

I am sure you will enjoy this episode of The Interim.  Our purpose is to equip you, to make you think, to give you energy and ideas to take into your Interim life.  Thanks for joining us. 

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Is interim leadership different from permanent leadership? When we are parachuted into an organization in turmoil, how do we quickly build trust, develop effective relationships and build a strong team.  This is where exceptional interim leadership is needed. Our guest is an experienced interim executive, has seen it all and is here to share the hard-won lessons to equip you to lead with confidence and impact.

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How do you go about changing from a normal permanent job to a portfolio career where you have several clients, can fit them around your life, and can do the type of work you are really good at.

How do you make that change?

In this episode, we'll explore the practical steps.  And we’ll hear from someone who did it a year ago, and can remember how it went.

Welcome to The Interim.  Our purpose is to equip you, to make you think, to give you energy and ideas to take into your Interim life.  It is hosted by Duncan Stott, an Interim himself.

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Professor Dirk Buyens works at Vlerick Business School and trains Interims to be better Interims.  He says their intake are a certain type of Interims who know they need to learn, and who enjoy learning.  I guess you, dear listener, are one of them, you want to learn, because you are listening to this podcast.

Welcome to The Interim.

This podcast will help you build your career as a successful Interim, whether it’s your 1st time or if you’re already experienced and wanting to hear from fellow professionals and keep learning.  Our purpose is to equip you with knowledge and mindset to excel as an Interim professional.  It’s hosted by me, Duncan Stott, I’m an interim.  I’ll be talking with experts and hearing their advice.

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Ever dream of a career that truly fits your life, where what is needed happens to be what you are really great at, and it allows you to live the way you want?  What if you could combine your unique talents, those endeavours that you do so well, into a work life that is as unique as you are?

This is the goal of portfolio working.  Put simply, a portfolio career is a working style in which you have several things on the go at once, things you’re good at, and multiple streams of income.

In this episode, we'll explore what it is, how it allows people to thrive and how to make it a reality.  Welcome to The Interim.

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The interim life is like riding a rollercoaster – one moment we're immersed in a fascinating project on an exciting assignment, the next we're wondering what the next assignment will be.  It's a fantastic career path, and it needs a special kind of mindset. Today, we're unpacking the secrets to mental resilience for interims, so we can navigate the ups and downs with confidence.

This podcast will help you build your career as a successful interim, because for many people, being an Interim is the best job in the world.  Our purpose is to equip you with knowledge and mindset to excel.

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Is it possible to transition to interim work after spending your entire career at a single company?  Today we talk with Mark Timbs who successfully converted to Interim a year ago after 28 years at a single company.  Hear about the practical steps, the challenges and the successes, and how to be all-in.

Welcome to The Interim, the podcast dedicated to helping you build a thriving interim career.  Each episode, we explore the knowledge and mindset you need to excel, with insights from leading experts.

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