The career pivots, mental health and lessons that shape us | Mike Orlowski
From Capability Edge · 55:29
Show by Candice Mitchell
What happens when the path you've chosen stops working for you?Mike Orlowski knows a thing or two about starting over. He's worked in recruiting, built his own businesses, moved into logistics, and returned to entrepreneurship. Along the way, he's had to navigate professional setbacks, difficult decisions, and the reality that sometimes the thing you worked so hard to build isn't the thing you need to keep doing.But there's more to Mike's story than career pivots.In this conversation, we talk about mental health, the pressure to keep going when you're struggling, the mentors who make a difference, and the importance of asking for help.Mike also shares one of the most pivotal moments of his life and why he's chosen to use his experience to help others feel less alone.We get into the uncomfortable parts of building a business, the ego that can come with stepping back into employment, and what it takes to recognize when something needs to change.Because starting over doesn't mean everything you've done was a waste. Sometimes, those experiences are exactly what prepare you for what comes next.What you'll hear in this episode:Why Mike's career took him from recruiting and entrepreneurship into logistics.What happens when a business opportunity falls through and you have to rethink your next move.Why returning to employment after running your own business can be an adjustment.How mental health struggles can affect the way we experience work and life.Why finding a mentor is something you shouldn't leave to chance.How honest conversations can help people feel less alone.What Mike would thank his younger self for today.If you're questioning your career direction, navigating a difficult season, or trying to figure out what comes next, this conversation is worth your time.Get to know Mike:Mike Orlowski is the founder of MOJO Worldwide and host of Mojo, Motivation & Mental Health, Presented by MOJO Worldwide—a podcast featuring conversations that change lives. In 2019, Mike faced a choice: end his life or choose happiness. He chose to live—and, more importantly, to share his story so that others facing their darkest moments might find hope. That decision became his mission: if his vulnerability and journey can reach just one person who needs to hear it, then every conversation and every episode matters.Transportation & Logistics Expertise Beyond his podcast & advocacy work, Mike brings extensive experience in providing transportation solutions that drive measurable savings and produce measurable results for customers. He also helps companies improve margin, identify cost savings and increase company value through comprehensive auditing solutions with no up-front cost.Connect with Mike:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MOJOMotivatesX: https://x.com/MichaelOrlowskiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_orlowski/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeorlowski/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@MojomotivatesWebsite: https://mojoww.comMeet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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