How to Rebuild After a Career Shock and Come Back Stronger with Rich Bishop
What do you do when the ground shifts beneath your feet, when your career suddenly takes a turn you didn’t see coming?
In this powerful episode of Bold Moves, Confident Choices, host Courtney Turich sits down with Rich Bishop to explore how to navigate unexpected change, find strength in reflection, and build resilience when life doesn’t go as planned.
From late-night drives and pivotal self-talk to embracing the journey over the destination, Rich shares practical steps and hard-won wisdom to help listeners process setbacks, move forward with confidence, and create a future that’s even stronger than before.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Meet Rich Bishop: The Powerhouse Behind Mid-Game Consulting
01:18 Rich's Career Journey: From Finance to Sales
02:55 The Shift to Consulting: A Push from the Nest
04:30 The Consulting World: Challenges and Rewards
05:16 The Outlier Project and Podcasting
06:37 Leadership Insights: Humility and Continuous Learning
08:15 A Pivotal Moment: Embracing Consulting
15:09 Advice for Navigating Career Transitions
19:04 Reflecting on the Journey: Embrace the Process
23:41 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
• Why setbacks are opportunities for reflection and transformation
• The importance of allowing yourself to grieve, but not staying stuck there
• How writing down your thoughts helps release negativity and create clarity
• Surrounding yourself with supportive people who lift you up
• The danger of staying in commiseration vs. shifting to action
• How Rich validated his consulting path by seeking honest feedback
• Why the journey—not the destination, defines true success
• Practical reflection exercises to reframe challenges in real time
About Rich
Rich Bishop is a seasoned Revenue Operations Consultant with expertise in go-to-market strategy, finance, systems, and operations. With over 20 years of experience, he has optimized sales processes, streamlined operations, and broken down silos to drive growth and profitability across diverse industries.
Founder of Midgame Consulting, Rich combines hands-on expertise with a passion for helping companies and people grow. His strategies have successfully guided organizations like Nestle, Nextech Systems, and Biofourmis to improve lead management and overall performance.
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