E397 | David Clancy | Pivoting in Your Career, Filtering Your Passions & Building Relationships

David Clancy is a world-class sports physio and author who’s taken more than a few sharp turns in his career. He’s had to face the same questions many of us wrestle with: Do I stay in the safe lane or risk starting over? How do I manage different passions without spreading myself too thin? What do I do with that voice in my head telling me I don’t belong?

 

In this episode, David and I dig into the practical side of career pivots and personal growth, including:

 

•The real reasons people avoid changing direction—even when they know they’re unhappy.

 

•How to make a career shift without blowing up everything you’ve built.

 

•Why imposter phenomenon can be a sign you’re on the right track, and how to keep it from paralyzing you.

 

•The challenge of chasing multiple passions and what filters help you decide what’s worth pursuing.

 

•How relationships—not networking, but genuine ones—end up making or breaking your next move.

 

•The skill of listening, and why it matters more than being the smartest person in the room.

 

This isn’t theory. It’s a conversation packed with examples you can relate to if you’ve ever thought about pivoting, felt stuck in a role you’ve outgrown, or struggled with the noise of self-doubt.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmdclancy/

 

Instagram - @dclancyphysio

 

Company Resource Page:
https://thenxtlevelgroup.com/insights-and-resources/

 

Event Page: https://www.essentialskills.ie/

 

Book - Essential Skills for Physiotherapists: A Personal and Professional Development Framework

 

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