A fulfilling career in Aviation| Tim Walder| The Unlikely Executive
From The Unlikely Executive by Glee Coaching Ltd
February 5, 2026 · 24 min · Season 2 · Episode 3
About this episode
Tim Walder shares insights from his aviation career, focusing on the significance of purpose and emotional intelligence in professional growth and retirement.
Tim Walder shares his journey in the aviation industry, emphasizing the importance of career purpose and emotional intelligence. He discusses career progression, leadership, mentorship, challenges, resilience, and retirement, highlighting the need for a sense of purpose in life after retirement. Takeaways Career purpose Emotional intelligence Chapters 00:00 Passion for Aviation 05:55 Leadership and Mentorship 24:29 Challenges and Resilience 30:12 Retirement and Purpose
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Guest: Tim Walder
Topics covered
- aviation
- career purpose
- emotional intelligence
- leadership
- mentorship
- resilience
- retirement
Keywords
- aviation
- career progression
- leadership
- mentorship
- emotional intelligence
- resilience
- retirement
- purpose
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Organizations: Glee Coaching Ltd
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