Pivot Point: Learning, Leadership & Growth

Send us Fan Mail You do not need a dramatic overhaul to prove you are serious about change. If you are feeling restless, stuck, or overdue for a reinvention, I walk you through a grounded way to design your next chapter with clarity instead of panic and with momentum instead of chaos. We start with four questions that bring discernment to any career change, leadership transition, or personal growt...

Send us Fan Mail The most powerful force shaping your future might be a single sentence you repeat when you’re under pressure. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “I have to hold it all together,” “It’s too late for me,” or “I’m only valuable when I’m useful,” you already know how an internal narrative can quietly steer your choices, your relationships, and your sense of what’s possible. We ge...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re great at handling pressure, you’ve probably also become great at absorbing overflow and that’s where things quietly go sideways. When your calendar fills with quick calls, last-minute favours, after-hours replies, and emotional labour, it can start to feel like your life is designed around everyone else’s urgency. I’m Colin Bolton, founder and CEO of Nextplan Institute,...

Send us Fan Mail Your job title can change overnight, but your patterns come with you. That’s where leadership transitions get risky: we try to solve an internal shift with external performance, pushing harder while our judgement, energy, and relationships quietly degrade. We walk through a simple framework we use with senior leaders at Next Plan Institute: three questions that create clarity and...

Send us Fan Mail Burnout has a sneaky way of turning a temporary state into a permanent story. When your battery is empty, it’s easy to decide you’re lazy, broken, or “not built for this.” I want to press pause on that conclusion and offer a cleaner lens: burnout attacks capacity first, then it tries to borrow your identity. We walk through a simple burnout self-check I use with clients: Signs, So...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling lost is scary, but it isn’t always a sign something is wrong with you. Sometimes it’s the most accurate signal that you’re in a real transition, where an old identity no longer fits and the next one hasn’t fully formed yet. I walk through how to recognize that “in-between” season without panic, and how to meet uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and direction. We unpack...

Send us Fan Mail Success can be the strangest place to feel lost. When everything looks good on paper but something in you feels restless, heavy, or oddly disconnected, it’s easy to assume you’re failing. We see it differently. We call it an identity reset point: the moment your external results outgrow the internal story you’re still living from. In this launch of Pivot Point, I share why high pe...

Send us Fan Mail How can you balance the science of timelines, budgets, and resource allocation with the art of leadership and communication to ensure project success? Discover the answer in today's episode of Casual Conversations, where we unravel the complex yet fascinating world of project management. From dissecting the rigorous methodologies of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches to...

Send us Fan Mail What if a staggering 70% of change initiatives could succeed instead of fail? Join me, Colin Bolton, founder of Goal Achievement Coaching, as we unveil the secrets behind effective Organizational Change Management (OCM) and why it's the lynchpin for any business aiming for sustained success. This episode of Casual Conversations demystifies OCM by highlighting its critical rol...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to building high-performing teams with the transformative power of psychological safety. What if fostering an environment where your team feels safe to express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes could be the key to exceptional performance? Join Colin Bolton, founder of Goal Achievement Coaching, as he unpacks this vital concept, sharing groundbreaking insi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your team struggles during periods of significant change? Join me, Colin Bolton, as we uncover the secrets to navigating organizational change using the change curve model. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge to recognize and manage the emotional and psychological stages your team experiences, from shock and denial to acceptance and integration....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some leaders effortlessly command attention while others struggle to make an impact? Today’s episode, "Unveiling Executive Presence: A Blueprint for Success," promises to decode the secrets of executive presence and how it can be the game-changer in your career. Hosted by Colin Bolton, this episode breaks down the essential traits like confidence, effec...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the secrets to achieving that elusive work-life harmony and why it's more important than you might think. We're peeling back the layers of daily hustle to reveal how balancing your professional drive with personal happiness isn't just a lofty goal—it's a necessity for thriving in today's world. In our latest episode, Harmony in Hustle: Finding Wor...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the secret sauce behind the world's most successful teams as we unravel the threads that weave a tapestry of excellence. From the spark of a unified vision to the glue of robust communication, this episode is your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what turns a group of individuals into a legendary force. We're not just talking about ticking boxes; we're t...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're searching for that missing piece in life's puzzle, the one that makes everything fit together perfectly? Well, you're in luck, because today on Colin Bolton's podcast, we're unlocking the secrets to discovering your life's purpose. Amidst the chaos of a post-pandemic world, he delves into the personal quest for meaning that not o...

Send us Fan Mail Artificial Intelligence (AI)  has been a hot topic recently! Have you ever wondered how this technology will impact you over the next 5 years? This podcast shares a few thoughts on what these impacts could look like over the next 5 years or so. Thank you for listening to Pivot Point: Learning, Leadership & Growth by Nexplan Institute™. Each episode is designed to help you reth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I focus on careers and offer 13 tips for setting and achieving career goals. Whether you're starting out in your career, or are many years in to your career, this podcast will offer you some useful ideas as you navigate and contemplate your career goals and potential changes you may be considering. Thank you for listening to Pivot Point: Learning, Leadership...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the science of habits - how habits are formed and broken. It is possible to break harmful habits and replace them with good ones! Practicing self-directed neuroplasticity, which people do primarily through active reflection, allows us to rewire our brains to create positive habits. This podcast looks at the 3 components of habit formation: cue, action an...

Send us Fan Mail This episode builds on one of my earlier podcasts on goal setting and SMART goals - goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timebound. We take an in-depth look at seven types of goals that you may want to consider for your life and personal development: 1. Career Goals 2. Financial Goals 3. Personal Development Goals 4. Spiritual Goals 5, Leisure Goals 6. Rel...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast looks at goal setting and gives you a few tips and examples on how to set SMART goals - goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Thank you for listening to Pivot Point: Learning, Leadership & Growth by Nexplan Institute™. Each episode is designed to help you rethink identity, elevate your leadership, and navigate the transitions th...

Send us Fan Mail This episode shares a few thoughts on goal setting for 2024. Specifically, how to leverage 2023 as a means to identifying your goals for this year. This episode will be followed by an episode taking a closer look at SMART goals - goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Thank you for listening to Pivot Point: Learning, Leadership & Growth by Ne...