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What happens when life brings you full circle? In this revealing conversation with returning guest Clay Lowe, we explore the natural cycles that can lead us back to our original passions—but with decades of hard-won wisdom to guide the way.

Clay shares how after 30 years in the learning and development space, he's returned to his roots of combining personal transformation with coaching. His journey began with "Personal Growth Adventures," using outdoor experiences to catalyse profound change in people's lives, before corporate demands pulled him toward leadership development and team building. Now, as he enters what he calls "Act Three" of life, he's reconnecting with his original mission—but with a renewed focus on helping "intelligent misfits" who followed conventional paths but never quite felt they belonged.

This conversation digs deep into mortality as a motivator, the challenges of creating meaningful signal amidst the noise of the personal development industry, and the wisdom of starting with tiny actions when making big changes. Clay's refreshing honesty about confronting his finite time provides a powerful wake-up call for anyone postponing their dreams. "Five minutes is better than no minutes," he reminds us, offering practical wisdom for those feeling trapped by busy schedules or overwhelm.

Whether you're standing at a crossroads, contemplating your own legacy, or simply curious about how our callings evolve throughout life's seasons, Clay's journey demonstrates how sometimes the most aligned path leads us back to where we started—but with deeper purpose and clearer vision.

Listen to our first conversation here

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

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What happens when your dream business isn't connecting with anyone—including yourself? Dr. Hayley Dawson faced this exact dilemma with her first venture, "The Blocks," designed to help people navigate modern adulthood. Despite her extensive teaching and research background, something wasn't clicking.

Rather than continuing to push a concept that wasn't resonating, Hayley made the brave choice to step back, reassess, and pivot. The result? Let's Talk Human Skills—a focused approach to the seven essential capabilities everyone needs for career success: confidence, emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, relationship building, ideation, and adaptability. This clarity transformed her business from struggling side-project to thriving enterprise, now serving prestigious clients like ASOS and University College London while reaching over 5,000 people through her curriculum.

Hayley's journey illuminates critical insights for anyone feeling stuck or considering a change. She discovered that success requires three elements: expertise in your area, genuine enjoyment of the work, and creating something people actually want.

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot or struggling to gain traction with your current path, this conversation (part of the Switchtrack Mini-Series) offers both practical wisdom and the permission to change direction. As Hayley reminds us, "If you have a vision for something in your head and there's a need for it, you can absolutely make it happen." Ready to take that first step toward your own switch track? Listen now, and discover how changing course might be the most powerful move you make...

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💥Listen to Hayley's first interview in Episode 17

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

Fancy a quick chat? Book a connection call with me and let's see if I can help you disrupt your own status quo with a little coaching.

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Ever feel that nagging sensation that you've outgrown your life? That persistent whisper urging you toward something different, even when everything looks "fine" on paper? SwitchTrack, my summer mini-series, speaks directly to that restless part of you.

This collection of short, powerful conversations features former Mischief Movement guests who've dared to disrupt their own lives in pursuit of greater alignment and freedom. From the guest who packed up and moved countries in her mid-40s with no safety net, to another who rebuilt her entire brand and identity after an unexpected curveball forced her to leave a business she loved. You'll hear from someone leaving behind corporate success for a soul-aligned path, and another who finally refined her message to truly reflect who she is.

These aren't highlight reels or sanitised success stories—they're honest accounts of what happens when you recognise that continuing on the same path feels worse than the fear of changing direction. Each 15-20 minute episode offers a window into real pivot processes, complete with messy middles, unexpected challenges, and the profound freedom waiting on the other side. Whether you're actively contemplating a change or just beginning to feel that itch for something different, consider this your permission slip to explore possibilities beyond the script you've been following. Because you are allowed to want more. You are allowed to grow out of the life you've built. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is flip the track entirely. The first Switch Track episode drops Monday, July 7th—follow now so you don't miss a single story of reinvention and rebellion.

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

Fancy a quick chat? Book a connection call with me and let's see if I can help you disrupt your own status quo with a little coaching.

Stay in the loop! sign up to my Mischief Mail newsletter at here
Grab yourself a Mischief-Maker t-shirt and join our community!

You can also find me on Instagram @themischiefmovement or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. Who knows? Maybe we can shake things up and start making mischief together!

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