Sally Kohn: Curiosity Loops are a way of really thinking about how do you make your advice contextual? She says the first piece of a Curiosity Loop is just thinking about asking a good question. Kohn: You can often ask friends for advice, but you also don't want to overbug them with questions. And so what I usually like to do is just make it very lightweight and not put too much weight on people.
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Ada Chen Rekhi is an executive coach and co-founder of Notejoy. She helps founders scale themselves alongside their teams. She has over a decade of experience leading teams through periods of rapid transition, from the chaos of founding early-stage startups to leadership roles in growing SurveyMonkey and LinkedIn. In today’s podcast, we discuss:
• How utilizing a “curiosity loop” can aid you in decision-making
• A values exercise that can help determine if your life choices align with your personal values
• Ada’s “explore and exploit” framework for making the most of your job opportunities
• The advantages of seeking an executive coach and useful tips on finding one
• Tips for women navigating working in Silicon Valley
• Why it’s so important to provide constructive feedback