Career Confidence Why Most People Stay Stuck (And How You Can Escape the Trap) with Anu Villarosa, Chief People Officer
"Your default mindset is like a GPS—it keeps you on the same path unless you consciously reprogram it.
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In today's Career Confidence Podcast, Georgie sits down with Anu Villarosa, Chief People Officer and mindset coach, to uncover the hidden patterns that keep people feeling stuck in their careers and lives. Anu shares transformative insights from her personal and professional journey, from pivoting careers as a lawyer to becoming a leader in people development, all while balancing family life and personal growth.
We explore how mindset shapes behaviour, the power of self-awareness, and actionable strategies to break free from limiting beliefs. Whether you're navigating a career change, feeling unfulfilled, or seeking ways to unlock your potential, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical tips to help you move forward.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify and Reframe Default Mindsets: Learn how your habitual thoughts may be holding you back and how to shift them to foster growth and opportunity.
- The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth: Why taking time to observe and question your thoughts without judgment is the first step to change.
- Embracing Risk and Overcoming Fear: How saying yes to new challenges can lead to transformative experiences, even when the future feels uncertain.
- Practical Tools for a Growth Mindset: From journaling to mindful reframing, discover simple but effective techniques to create long-lasting change.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and why people stay stuck
5:12 – Anu’s career journey: From law to HR leadership
11:17 – The power of curiosity and self-awareness
17:45 – Overcoming fear of failure and saying yes to new opportunities
23:30 – Practical steps to build a growth mindset
30:10 – Why reflection is critical for breaking out of limiting patterns
36:48 – Balancing gratitude and ambition in career development
42:00 – Anu’s tips for navigating overwhelm and making meaningful change
48:35 – How mindset work shapes leadership and team performance
54:20 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Anu