Navigating Career Change: Mentoring for Purpose, Growth & Impact

Craig Alexander has over 30 years of experience in technology and leadership roles, delivering transformational change across multiple industries, geographies, and cultures,  always with a strong human focus. It is from this human element that Working Circuit was created, offering mentoring and guidance to individuals navigating critical career moments.

Throughout his career, Craig has led and supported teams through complex projects, organizational transitions, and high-stakes challenges. His leadership style centers on empowerment, trust, and availability, helping individuals and teams reach their full potential while feeling supported and understood.

Craig specializes in mentoring professionals facing career transitions, helping them gain clarity, confidence, and actionable guidance. Typical scenarios include:

• Starting a new role or joining a new organization
• Managing challenging stakeholders
• Delivering difficult projects
• Considering a career change

Podcast Overview

In this episode of the IMC Podcast Series, Craig Alexander explores the challenges people face in their search for a new role or navigating other career changes. Drawing on decades of experience, he shares how mentoring can provide insight, guidance, and confidence during pivotal career moments.

Topics covered include:

• Common challenges in career transitions
• How mentoring supports clarity, resilience, and informed decision-making
• Empowerment and trust as foundations for leadership and growth
• Practical strategies for navigating complex work situations

Whether you’re entering a new role, contemplating a career move, or seeking support in leadership development, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for navigating change with purpose and confidence.

What You’ll Take Away

• Understanding the key challenges in career transitions
• How mentoring can help you navigate change effectively
• Tools and strategies to approach career decisions with confidence
• Inspiration to lead and grow while maintaining purpose