Module 2
Quieten that critic, embrace that inner Mentor
Part 4
Embodying a growth mindset and curiosity
Welcome to rise n’ Thrive!
Welcome to part 4
Growth mindset and Curiosity
Embodying these skills help us support our critics and take us forward
Growth Mindset
A concept coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, is the belief that abilities and intelligence are not fixed traits but can be developed over time through dedication, learning, and effort. In contrast, a fixed mindset views abilities as static and cannot be changed. People with a growth mindset tend to embrace challenges and persevere in the face of setbacks.
Benefits
Embodying a growth mindset is adopting a learning-oriented attitude, embracing effort, seeking feedback and learning from it, reframing failure, cultivating self-awareness and staying curious.
With this mindset we are more open, setbacks don’t hold us back and we actively seek opportunities to learn and grow.
Develops core skills:
resilience, confidence, growth, perserverence, elf-egulation, curiosity, adaptability, intrinsic motivation, open mindedness, collaboration, creative thinking
This is great to combine with types of thinking as it helps us to identify what kind of mindset we are in. It is natural that we will move between types of thinking. But identifying what thinking we are using when facing a challenge or soemthign new can help us to reshape it into a more open attitude, allowing us to embody the growth mindset adn identify moreoptions and opportunities
Curiosity
- Defined as the desire to learn or know more about something or someone.
- It keeps leading us down new paths.
- Curiosity is the state of being curious: inquisitive, wondering, ready to poke around and figure something out.
- Encompasses exploring something to learn, without judgment and is related to inquisitive thinking, exploration, investigation and learning.
- Curiosity helps human development, which supports our process of learning and desire to hone knowledge and skill
Curiosity – A skill in demand
44% of workers
core skills are expected to change in the next 5 years
in top 5 of top 10
Curiosity and life long learning placed 5th on the of the top 10 skills of 2023
4th top future skill
4th in the top 10 future skills to have. Interestingly, the 3 above this – resilience, flexibility and agility along with creative and analytical thinking are all boosted by curiosity and a growth mindset
92% identify it as key
of surveyed UK executives identified curiosity as a key driver of leadership and career success
Drives innovation
enables us to explore ‘what ifs’ without limits
Challenges ideas
Keeps us fresh and innovative as we continually gain learn to explore ideas, assumptions, processes and more
Strengthened connection and community
We learn from, with and through others. Sharing knowledge and curiosity leads us to new paths and people
Idea generation
helps us to discover new perspectives and opportunities
Confidence
Detaching from outcomes and learning from our failures boosts our courage, resilience and builds confidence
Increased self-awareness and emotional resilience
by reducing stagnation, encouraging exploration and playing a powerful role in making change
Go to page 10 in Playbook
Embrace curiosity, discover a growth mindset
Using curiosity to take us forward
Bringing it all together
Go to page 10 in Playbook
Part 4 complete!
Head to the reflection on p.10 complete your checklist p.4
Got questions?
Please let me know or bring them to the Overwhelm Club so that others can benefit too! (more on the club at the end of the module)
I created this course to help you find the courage to make the transformative changes you’ve been longing for – the ones that will truly make a difference. Change takes time, so this course allows you to learn, grow, and empower yourself at your own pace. Whether you explore one module or the full journey, I’m right here with you, turning self-doubt into inner strength together!