All Ears English Podcast AEE 2216: Whitney Johnson on How to Navigate Change in Your International Life
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Jun 12, 2024 
Whitney Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, is a renowned business thinker recognized for her S-curve model that drives growth in leadership. She discusses the hurdles expatriates face when adapting to new cultures, emphasizing the importance of preparation. Whitney dives into the concept of 'self-disruption' as essential for personal growth and explains how understanding the emotional phases of the S-curve can ease the transition process. Her insights on navigating discomfort highlight the transformative power of embracing change.
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Disrupting Yourself
- Disrupting yourself is a deliberate process of self-innovation through building new neural pathways.
- It allows individuals and organizations to make progress.
Change as a Catalyst
- Change is crucial for personal growth, and it's often imposed upon us.
- To navigate imposed change, we must actively disrupt ourselves, mirroring the change.
Immigrants and Disruption
- Whitney Johnson noticed her podcast guests were often immigrants.
- She believes living abroad builds a "muscle" for self-disruption.