Ever felt like something needs to change in your career, but you're not sure what?

I sat down with Jenny Roberts from Jenny Roberts Coaching to talk about career transitions, confidence, transferable skills and finding clarity when you're feeling stuck.

We explored why making a change can feel so difficult, how coaching can help and why you don't always need to have everything figured out before taking that first step.

A really enjoyable conversation with plenty of practical advice.

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Leadership. Lean. Lasting Impact.

Building better leaders, better systems, and better businesses.

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You can have the meeting.

Build the plan.

Create the milestones.

Fill in the Gantt chart.

Then reality arrives.

Adaptability isn't changing direction every five minutes — and it definitely isn't winging it.

It's understanding what should remain fixed while being flexible enough to respond when reality gives you new information.

In this episode of The Edge with Chris Campbell, I draw on lessons from more than 23 years in the military, heavy engineering, business projects, Lean improvement and grassroots football to explore why some leaders adapt while others become trapped defending yesterday's plan.

We look at confidence without ego, psychological safety, Gemba, PDCA, change fatigue and why discovering your original assumption was wrong isn't necessarily failure.

It might be learning.

My definition is simple:

Stay anchored in purpose. Stay flexible in execution.

Leadership. Lean. Lasting Impact.
Building better leaders, better systems, and better businesses.

What if our job as grassroots coaches isn't just to develop better footballers?

What if we're helping develop brave young people?

This episode started with one small moment at training — a young player with space to play who got rid of the ball because she was worried about making a mistake.

It made me think about confidence, bravery, coaching, leadership and the environments we create around young people.

I don't mind mistakes.

I want them to try.

Because confidence doesn't come first.

Bravery does.

🎙️ The Edge with Chris Campbell

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Leadership. Lean. Lasting Impact.

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I checked YouTube at the end of our Lanzarote holiday and saw something that genuinely made me do a little Irish jig.

31 subscribers.

It might sound tiny. It doesn’t feel tiny to me.

Thirty people have chosen to hear more — and I’ve now had 12 people I’ve never met reach out asking to come onto The Edge.

This episode is about noticing progress, celebrating the small wins and then asking: what’s the next improvement?

And if you’re one of my first 31 subscribers, please say hello. I’d genuinely love to know who you are and what you’d like to hear next.

Building Brave Footballers, Building Better Future Leaders

The Edge with Chris Campbell

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PUT THE PHONE DOWN. You Don’t Need a Holiday to Give Your Brain a Break

I’m in Lanzarote with my wife and three kids, and I’ve done something ridiculously simple.

I’ve switched off.

No constant emails. No social media. No endless scrolling.

And it’s made me realise how much of our attention we give away without even noticing.

This isn’t about needing a holiday or binning your phone.

It’s about using technology intentionally and creating a little space for your brain to be quiet.

There’s also a simple 2-hour challenge in this episode. Give it a go.

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Ever met someone who just doesn’t care about being late? In this episode, I share a funny but powerful story about timekeeping, discipline, and leadership, from my British Army days to the grassroots football pitch with the Eccleshall Eagles Lionesses, Vixens, and Stafford Falcons.

We’ll talk about why showing up early isn’t just about punctuality, it’s about respect, setting the standard, and being the best version of yourself. Expect a few laughs, a few burpees, and plenty of lessons for parents, coaches, and anyone who wants a calmer, more organised life.

💡 If you’re on time, you’re late — but if you’re early, you’re ready.

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A simple “thank you” can shift team morale, engagement, and loyalty. This episode unpacks how recognition creates momentum in any situation or workplace.

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Moving from managing tasks to owning outcomes is the turning point in every leadership career. Chris explains how to lead with purpose and inspire accountability across your team.

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