International Women’s Day Podcast 1 – “Developing a growth mindset”

We know from research that women often face limiting beliefs; self-confidence tends to be lower in women than men. We’ll explore how to develop a growth mind-set, so we understand our true value at work and the potential of our career aspirations. This will build on the neuroscience and studies of growth vs fixed mind-sets.

We’ll be exploring key themes that help us move from a fixed to a growth mindset:

1. How our early experiences in life can influence our thinking and beliefs
2. How our brain works like a muscle and with effort gets smarter and stronger
3. How the importantance of self- belief helps us fulfil our true potential  

THE KEY POINTS WE COVER…

·       Understanding how our conditioning can influence our mindset

·       How men and women can differ in their approach to applying for new roles 

·       Dr Carol Dweck’s ground-breaking research and how the power of our mindset can influence achievement and success

·       The neuroscience to support the malleability of the brain and how we can develop our intelligence, character and ability

·       The difference between an emotionally rigid fixed mindset and an emotionally agile growth mindset

·       How accepting challenges and obstacles are a natural part of personal growth

·       Recognising the importance of sustained effort to develop new skills and competencies

·       How we can adopt a fixed mindset to some things and a growth mindset to other things

·       What impact COVID has had on our mindset

·       How feeling anxious about a new challenge is a normal part of the change process

·       The importance of managing self-limiting beliefs, leveraging strengths, rationalising fears and seeking support to overcome fear

·       Recognising the growth potential of female talent for organisations, community and society

SOME REFERENCES…

Mindset – Changing the way you think to fulfil your potential by Dr Carol S. Dweck

Draganski., B., Gaser, C., Busch, V., Schuierer, G., Bogdahn, U., & May, A (2004) Neuroplasticity: changes in grey matter induced by training. Nature, 427 (6972), 311-312

Eric Berne - Life Positions

Mans Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl