The Habits That Transformed My Career — Real Routines from the Love Your Career Podcast
Success often comes down to what you do daily — not occasionally. While talent and ambition matter, it's the small, consistent habits that shape long-term impact.
Across the Love Your Career podcast, Lawrence Everest has asked guests to reflect on the habits, rituals, and routines that elevated their performance. From morning check-ins to mindset resets, here are the most powerful habits that transformed careers — shared by some of the industry’s most respected leaders.
1. Morning Routines That Set the Tone
For many high performers, the way they start their day impacts everything that follows. It’s not about waking up at 5 a.m. — it’s about building time to reset, plan, and set intentions before the chaos begins.
Whether it’s journaling, exercise, or walking the dog in silence, the common thread is starting the day on purpose.
“I give myself 20 minutes before screens — no phone, no emails. It’s just reflection, breath, and presence.”
— Neil Randall, Urban Gym Group
“My best days start with structure. Even if it’s small — movement, coffee, calendar check — it gives me clarity.”
— Eve Sukhnandan, PureGym
2. Weekly Reflection and Review
Taking time to zoom out — even briefly — helps leaders make better decisions and avoid burnout. Many guests schedule weekly check-ins with themselves or their teams to ask: What worked? What didn’t? What do I want more of next week?
These rituals build self-awareness and momentum without needing a huge time commitment.
“Every Friday I reflect on the three biggest wins and one thing I’d do differently. It’s my reset button.”
— Lucy Findlay-Beale, Elevate
“We do a 10-minute team reflection every week. It’s changed how we connect and course-correct.”
— Jo Matthews, Ten Health and Fitness
“That habit of review — just asking ‘what did I learn this week?’ — has probably had the biggest impact on my development.”
— Louise Anderton, PureGym
3. Intentional Listening
Great leadership isn’t loud. It’s often found in the quiet discipline of listening — truly listening — to your team, your customers, and yourself.
Many leaders on the podcast spoke about learning to pause, seek understanding before reacting, and give people the space to be heard.
“I used to listen to reply. Now I listen to understand. It’s changed how people respond to me.”
— Elaine Coulthard, Consultant
“I block out time in my calendar just for ‘unscheduled listening’ — walking the floor, checking in with no agenda.”
— Natalie McGuire, Space and Place
“Some of the best feedback I’ve received came when I stopped leading the conversation.”
— Caroline Constantine, Right Directions
4. Learning Every Single Week
Learning doesn’t have to mean big courses or certifications. Many guests built their careers by learning in micro-moments — listening to a podcast on the commute, reading one article per day, or asking more questions in meetings.
It’s not about how much time you have. It’s about making learning a habit, not a luxury.
“I have a rule — 15 minutes of learning a day. It compounds fast.”
— Rowland Omamor, Lampton Leisure
“Even when I’m swamped, I’ll watch a short TED Talk while I eat lunch. You’ve got to keep your brain active.”
— Sophie Lawler, Total Fitness
“I journal my biggest insight of the week every Sunday. That one habit helped me notice my growth.”
— Lawrence Everest, Love Recruitment
5. Protecting Time for Deep Work
It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of meetings, emails, and admin. But the most effective leaders carve out space for deep work — uninterrupted time to focus on strategy, creativity, or high-value decisions.
This isn’t always about working more hours. It’s about protecting the energy that matters most.
“I turn off notifications for two hours a day. That’s when I do my best thinking.”
— Carl McCartney, Les Mills
“My calendar has one blocked session a week — no meetings, no calls. That space is sacred.”
— Catherine Ferma, Gym Group
“Once a week, I disappear from email. My team knows I’m thinking, not slacking.”
— Sophie Lawler, Total Fitness
Final Thoughts
The most successful people don’t rely on motivation — they rely on systems. The habits you build today shape the leader you’ll become tomorrow.
Whether it’s a morning ritual, a learning goal, or a listening practice, these small behaviours compound into something powerful over time.
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