In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Hayley Dawson - founder of Let’s Talk Human Skills - about how curiosity and experimentation can completely change the way you show up at work.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, bored, or just ready for more, this conversation will help you shift gears - fast. Hayley shares science-backed strategies and zero-fluff advice on how to experiment inside your current job, get noticed (even without a leadership title), and take action before you feel ready.
If you want to break out of autopilot and build a career tat actually excited you - this one’s for you.
We get into:
CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Meet Hayley: What she does & the advice she wishes she’d heard early in her career
5:16 – Why human skills matter more than hard skills
9:16 – How curiosity helps you stand out at work
12:12 – Tools to spark curiosity: What If method + Question Storming
18:01 – Curiosity breaks: the 5-minute hack to rewire your brain
20:54 – What’s *really* stopping you from experimenting (and how to get over it)
23:01 – Hayley’s 3 golden rules to experiment more and procrastinate less
26:45 – How to “ship your work” - even if it’s not perfect
35:16 – Why your failures make you more likeable (yes, really)
38:53 – CV of Failures: how to create one (and why you should)
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