Stop Drifting - Taking Ownership of Your Career with Andy Storch
01/12/21 • 42 min
Andy Storch, a talent development connector, consultant, motivational speaker, podcast host, and recently published author, offers advice for how to stop operating in reaction mode and start taking ownership of your career. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws and Andy Storch dive into the topics discussed in Andy’s first book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life. Own Your Career, Own Your Life. Through his wide-ranging experience, challenges, and victories, Andy aspires to help others “get the absolute most” out of their personal and professional lives.
Takeaways:
- To take ownership of your career, you must take responsibility and action despite challenges.
- Owning your career begins with genuine reflection on what you’ve been prioritizing and what you value.
- Change is inevitable, so you need to be flexible with your career plan and goals.
- A personal brand is critical to your future success.
- Comparing yourself to others is futile; we are all on our own unique journey.
GUEST AT A GLANCE
Andy Storch is a talent development connector, consultant, motivational speaker, podcast host, and the author of his debut book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future. His mission is to “get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.”
LEARN MORE
If this podcast piqued your interest and you’re ready for more, pick up a copy of Andy Storch’s book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future, available on Amazon. He has also created a companion journal to go along with the book and a 90-day guide with morning rituals and evening prompts so that you can track progress towards your goals. If you want to connect with Andy, find him on LinkedIn or Instagram.
A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST
🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR
🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws
📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”
Contact Brandon:
Email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com
Andy Storch, a talent development connector, consultant, motivational speaker, podcast host, and recently published author, offers advice for how to stop operating in reaction mode and start taking ownership of your career. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws and Andy Storch dive into the topics discussed in Andy’s first book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life. Own Your Career, Own Your Life. Through his wide-ranging experience, challenges, and victories, Andy aspires to help others “get the absolute most” out of their personal and professional lives.
Takeaways:
- To take ownership of your career, you must take responsibility and action despite challenges.
- Owning your career begins with genuine reflection on what you’ve been prioritizing and what you value.
- Change is inevitable, so you need to be flexible with your career plan and goals.
- A personal brand is critical to your future success.
- Comparing yourself to others is futile; we are all on our own unique journey.
GUEST AT A GLANCE
Andy Storch is a talent development connector, consultant, motivational speaker, podcast host, and the author of his debut book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future. His mission is to “get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.”
LEARN MORE
If this podcast piqued your interest and you’re ready for more, pick up a copy of Andy Storch’s book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future, available on Amazon. He has also created a companion journal to go along with the book and a 90-day guide with morning rituals and evening prompts so that you can track progress towards your goals. If you want to connect with Andy, find him on LinkedIn or Instagram.
A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST
🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR
🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws
📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”
Contact Brandon:
Email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com
Previous Episode
Tips for Prioritizing Mental Health During the COVID Crisis
It’s time to get proactive so that we can navigate these unprecedented times without drowning in fear, uncertainty, and negativity. After all, if we don’t prioritize mental health, we will struggle to lead and serve others effectively in every area of our lives. In this episode, Emily Elrod and Brandon Laws offer their go-to tips and techniques for self-care during the current health crisis. By prioritizing their own emotional health, listeners can find clarity and peace in their personal lives and better productivity in the workplace.
Takeaways:
- If we don’t get proactive, our negative thoughts will control our emotions and, ultimately, our behaviors.
- Prioritizing self-care is critical to our success and happiness not only in the workplace but in our personal lives as well.
- We can care for ourselves by reading, meditating, and finding what “fills up our cup.”
- Showing gratitude encourages others while also fulfilling the one who gives it away.
GUEST AT A GLANCE
Emily Elrod is a corporate consultant for Workzbe, where teaches business leaders how to create safe spaces for real discussions, hold one another accountable, foster human connection, and prioritize self-care and mental health. She is also the host of her own podcast, Unapologetically Bold, where she digs deep into what it means to be a human at home and at work.
LEARN MORE
If you’d like to hear even more tips from this conversation, check out the full podcast here. To learn more about Emily Elrod, you can find her and send her a message on LinkedIn. You can also check out the work that Emily is doing at workzbe.com or by listening to her podcast, Unapologetically Bold.
A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST
🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR
🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws
📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”
Contact Brandon:
Email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com
Next Episode
Navigating the Work-From-Home Life with Cindy Baker
This episode contains simple strategies for finding peace and gratitude amidst the chaos of working from home. With the unexpected arrival of COVID-19, many of us were sent home to work, where we have to try to be productive despite challenges like homeschooling our kids, managing our work schedules, and navigating neverending remote work obstacles.
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Cindy Baker, a career and small business coach, about how to approach your new normal as a work-from-home employee. The author of a new self-help book, Rockin’ Life From Home, Cindy is passionate about passing on the knowledge she’s gleaned over years of working from home to the Transform Your Workplace listeners.
Takeaways:
- An approach of gratitude is cultivated by making choices, each and every day, to notice and appreciate the small things.
- Being intentional about journaling and list-making can bring clarity to your thoughts and your workday.
- Remaining flexible and being willing to pivot are critical aspects of navigating the at-home workday with success.
GUEST AT A GLANCE
Cindy Baker is an expert in the fields of human behavior, mindfulness, spirituality, alternative healing, happiness, and success principles. A career and small business coach for over ten years, Cindy is passionate about helping others find lasting happiness through simple time-tested methods. Years of experience navigating remote work and family pressures has culminated in her book, Rockin’ Life From Home: Success Strategies to Balance Family Life and Working From Home.
A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST
🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR
🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws
📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”
Contact Brandon:
Email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com
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