181. Looking for Everyday Opportunities to Learn and Develop

Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast

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In this second episode in our 4-part focus on 'Future Readiness, Today' we look at easy, everyday ways to seek moments to learn and develop ourselves. As the waves of change due to automation, digitisation and AI continue to wash through the world of work, now is not the time to copy and paste our way through the working day. Although efficiency helps today be easier, it could reduce our creativity, confidence and empowerment in the future.
We take a practical and proactive look at what we can do today to set up well for the future. Taking Ownership for our CPD (continuing professional development) no matter where you are in/out an organisation. Practising Metacognition (thinking about your thinking) to get into the Habit of learning. Learning habits include setting a PDP and reviewing it monthly/quarterly (regardless of a line manager!), having visual reminders to keep learning new knowledge at the forefront of your mind. Mentoring, buddy groups and knowledge circles are great ways to keep learning fresh 'fibrous' info, alongside the pre-processed convenience -knowledge via google or an AI guide.
Curious for more? Check out our relevant episodes:
Ep. 97 Summer School: G is for Growth Mindset
Ep. 85 Inspiring Confidence in the Next Gen Workforce#
Ep. 67 The Gift of Hard-Won Wisdom
Ep. 34 To Adapt is to Flourish - with Tom Willis talking about moving across industries

Chapters

1. 181. Looking for Everyday Opportunities to Learn and Develop (00:00:00)

2. Unlocking Potential Through Everyday Learning (00:00:03)

3. Ownership and Metacognition in Learning (00:10:01)

4. Developing Curiosity and Learning Mindset (00:14:01)

5. Personal Development, Visual Reminders, Mentoring (00:24:32)

6. Developing Habits for Continuous Growth (00:29:42)

7. Wrapping Up Next Week, Stay Connected (00:37:32)