051 Lessons from Sandhurst Reserve Army Officer Training [Career Transition} with Michael Kurn

The Time Management Podcast

📣This week on The Time Management Podcast my guest is Michael Kurn a TV Sports Presenter turned Army Reserve Officer, Leadership Coach, Mentor and founder of Desire Dream Vision (DDV) to talk about: his Career Pivot, Teamwork, Leadership & Time Management.

This Episode is for you if:

→ You’re at a crossroads in your career, business or life

→ You've been wondering what’s next for you and if it’s too late

→ You’re ready to be inspired by someone who stepped far outside their comfort zone, found friends for life as well as new experiences

“Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill” Muhammad Ali

In this episode we also covered:

• Michaels early relationship with time
• Pivoting your career, career transitions, learning new skills
• Lessons from The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Training
• Teamwork & finding your people
• What Sandhurst taught Michael about Leadership?
• The highs & lows of the Sandhurst Reserve Officer Training Course
• The top qualities of a good leader?
• How being in the Army reserves has changed his relationship with time
• DDV - Desire Dream Vision Launch 26.09.24
• NEW Leadership Mentoring Program
• The value of scheduled rest & Time out
• x3 Book Recommendations
• And so much more

Connect with me on Linkedin or Instagram so we can continue the conversation there!

⏰ It’s your Time!

About Michael Kurn:

Michael Kurn is a dynamic leader and project manager working as a Special Projects Lead. Most recently working on the international stage in Oman advising and part of the leadership team for the Hockey 5s World Cup.

He is the Founder of Desire Dream Vision and a Leadership Coach and Mentor, committed to empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential.

Michael also serves as a reserve officer in the Royal Logistics Corps, commissioning from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2022, bringing military discipline and strategic insight to his leadership approach. He also boasts three years of experience in local governance as a Councillor at Winchester City Council, where he honed his skills in community engagement and public service.

Michael's career began in 2008 in local radio, where he discovered his passion for presenting. His journey has led him to host significant events across the globe, including the work on the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as presenting the Premier League across the globe for IMG on television and covering the National League on BT/TNT Sports.

Always open to new opportunities Michael has a passion for people and helping them reach their full potential.

Links for Michael Kurn:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kurn-6190153a/

Website: https://www.desiredreamvisionlive.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkurn

Book Recommendations from the Episode:

Turn the Ship Around by L. David Marquet https://amzn.to/3Bg8r5B

Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger https://amzn.to/4eeeRAX

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight https://amzn.to/3XSyfh1

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ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES:

Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula and host of The Time Management Podcast.

In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste!

Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 1 million people how to Become the Productive Professional using The 888 Formula by 2025.

Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time.

She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School.

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Audio Credit: Keith Hare

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