From Stuck to Unstoppable: A Conversation with Asad Husain
Today, I'm speaking with Asad Husain, author of Careers Unleashed. If you are interested in learning how to unlock your career's full potential, you might want to join us for this insightful conversation.
Discover strategies, skills, and mindsets that can transform your career path and lead you to success and fulfilment.
Hello and a very warm welcome to Episode No 93 of ‘Your Bravo Career’
My name is Mark Crossfield, I’m a Professional Career Coach / helping you to love your job and build a great career.
This podcast is about why your career matters
How you can enjoy what you are doing day each day at work
and how to build a great career along the way.
Welcome, everybody, to Episode No. 93. Today, I’m delighted to have Asad Husain on my podcast.
Asad is a renowned Human Resources professional and author of the insightful book "Careers Unleashed".
With a wealth of experience in shaping HR practices across global organisations, Asad brings a unique perspective on career development and workplace transformation.
His book, which I thoroughly enjoyed, offers practical strategies for achieving career success and fulfilment, making him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their career trajectory.
Join me in my conversation with Asad and listen to his expert advice on building a fulfilling career.
Asad, welcome to the podcast.
What inspired you to write you book, Careers Unleashed, and how do you hope it will impact readers?
In the book, you discuss the importance of understanding yourself. Can you share tips for listeners on how to get started on this journey of self-discovery?
You have some interesting ideas on relevance. How can someone stay relevant in their career and anticipate and adapt to the changing needs of their industry?
You highlight four critical mindsets for career success. Can you tell us about these?
Your book is central to the concept of continuous learning. How can professionals integrate lifelong learning into their busy lives?
Your book discusses crucial themes such as reskilling and upskilling. How do people identify the skills they need to develop for future success?
Could you discuss the 'power skills' you believe are essential for navigating a successful career and provide examples of how someone can develop these skills?
Many people seek fulfillment in their careers. What key factors contribute to finding and maintaining this fulfillment, from your perspective?
How do you recommend readers set actionable and achievable career goals, especially in uncertain times?
For those feeling stuck in their career, what immediate actions can they take to start creating positive change?
I hope you enjoyed my insightful conversation with Asad Husain.
His perspectives on self-discovery, staying relevant, cultivating critical mindsets, and embracing continuous learning were excellent.
Asad's emphasis on reskilling, upskilling, and the 'power skills' necessary for career navigation have given us much to ponder and integrate into our own career paths.
For anyone feeling stuck or looking to reinvigorate their career, Asad's advice offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap to success. You can connect with Asad on LinkedIn here.
Remember, it's about taking those small, actionable steps towards your goals and keeping the passion for your work alive.
For more insights and to dive deeper into the topics we discussed today, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Asad's book, Careers Unleashed.
I hope this episode has inspired you to think more broadly about your career and life possibilities.
As always, thank you for joining me today.
You can find today’s show notes at bravocoaching.co.uk/podcast.
If you are interested in working with me, you can book a free discovery call on my website.
Have a wonderful week and I will speak to you again in a couple of weeks time.
Bye for now.