ASOG Focus Area | Career Management
Source | Michal Sanocki
Over the years, I’ve realised that my professional background has influenced far more than just my work. It has shaped how I live my life.
Motorbike trips are my passion. They give me space to think, reflect, and experience the world in a very direct way. I often travel alone, but never in isolation – every journey is built on conversations, advice, and lessons shared by people I meet along the way.
The idea of riding across borders started with something simple: I saw a motorbike, felt the spark, and thought “why not?”. At that time, I didn’t even have a licence yet. But good ideas grow when you combine curiosity with preparation.
Before every trip, I define a clear objective – to come back home safe and experience as much as possible. I plan routes, assess risks, prepare the bike, and accept that things will change on the road. Weather, fatigue, motivation – all of it becomes part of the journey. You don’t force your way forward. You adapt, adjust, and keep moving, learning something new with every kilometre.
The same mindset shapes how I approach my professional life. Years of working on international projects taught me that strong decisions are rarely made alone – they come from listening, learning, and working with others.
Clear objectives, structured planning, risk awareness, smart use of resources, and flexible execution are just as important in business as they are on the road. There is no unlimited budget and no perfect conditions, so you optimise what you have and focus on what really matters.
Progress is not about rigid control, but about cooperation, resilience, and the ability to adapt when reality changes. Sometimes you slow down. Sometimes you change the route. Sometimes you stop, reflect, and continue with a better plan.
Whether in projects or on a motorbike, the goal is the same: move forward with purpose, stay open to learning, and enjoy the journey along the way.
About the Author
Michal is a Strategy & Operations Consultant with more than 15 years of international experience in aviation, geospatial, and infrastructure projects, supporting public sector institutions, commercial organisations, and international programmes across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
His background combines aviation operations, geospatial data management, and organisational transformation, with a strong focus on project delivery, stakeholder coordination, compliance, and performance improvement. He has led complex, multi-country programmes involving aerial survey, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and environmental monitoring, working closely with technical teams, executives, and public authorities.
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