Pivot, Don’t Panic - The Power of Changing Direction

About this episode

In this episode, Hilary Saxton discusses how to effectively pivot in life and business when faced with uncertainty, offering a four-step plan and practical examples.

Ever find yourself clinging to Plan A even when the universe is clearly yelling, “Not that way”? In this candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why change feels so uncomfortable (hello, brain craving certainty) and how to pivot with purpose instead of panicking - so you can move from dead end to better direction without losing your footing. Drawing on real-life stories (a last-minute New York trip for the Stevie Awards, the “whole new corridor of doors” reframe, and that netball/basketball pivot metaphor) plus bite-sized psychology, Hilary explains why our brains resist uncertainty - and how to plant one foot in your values while you rotate to a smarter play. You’ll walk away with her four-step pivot plan and practical examples from business (Netflix, Apple), relationships, and career moves. In this episode you’ll learn: Why certainty feels “safe” (and how to calm your nervous system before you choose your next move). The 4-step Pivot Plan: pause before you panic, ask better questions, anchor to values, take imperfect action. How to keep your purpose the same while changing direction (plant foot, rotate options). The difference between…

People in this episode

Host: Hilary Saxton

Topics covered

• change management
• personal development
• psychology of uncertainty
• pivoting strategies
• resilience
• values-based decision making

Keywords

• pivot
• uncertainty
• resilience
• values
• decision making
• psychology
• change
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, Apple

Places: New York

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