The Switch11 Nov 2025

Ex-Army Pilot Shares 7-Step Secret To His Rapid Career Change | Henry Anderson

If you struggle to set goals and stick to them, there are few better places to look for inspiration than the army. The military teaches you discipline, determination and focus - and many of the skills can be taken into the world of work.

Whether you’re looking to make a huge career pivot, or level up with intentional goal setting strategies, we bring you the hacks and habits that will make your journey much easier.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Henry Anderson, who spent 18 years in the British Army before rapidly pivoting to become a financial advisor.

Together they explore:

➡︎ How the Eisenhower Matrix helps Henry to prioritise what really matters

➡︎ The secrets behind Henry’s seven-step military decision-making process

➡︎ Why most people fail at goal-setting (and how to build motivation)

➡︎ The power of having 200(!!) networking conversations

➡︎ Henry’s mindset for handling uncertainty and knowing when to say no

💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy

📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/

📱Connect with Henry → https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryapanderson/

💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/

🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/

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