Why we're not taught self-reflection

Executive coach and author Muriel Wilkins joins us to unpack the invisible beliefs that quietly shape how we lead. We explore why curiosity is the starting point for self-awareness, the common internal blockers she sees in leaders, and why leadership growth is less about changing who you are and more about expanding your mindset. Muriel breaks down how hidden scripts formed early in life can limit our impact later on, and how shifting our beliefs can help us move from stress and suffering to clarity, range, and ease at work.

[0:00] Introduction and speed round with Muriel Wilkins

[9:33] Are limiting beliefs protective?

[15:40] Where limiting beliefs come from

[20:00] Why we’re not taught self-reflection

[27:04] The problem with glorifying stress

[33:44] Changing vs expanding your mindset

[39:23] Redefining success

[44:47] How Muriel Wilkins finds her groove

[54:50] Grooving Session: Curiosity, self-awareness, and expanding your mindset

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