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The Curious Advantage Podcast

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Apr 14, 2021 • 38min

S2 Ep10: #23 One million book sales, coaching and curiosity with Michael Bungay Stanier (Founder, Box of Crayons)

Michael Bungay Stanier, #1 thought leader on coaching, author of bestselling “The Coaching Habit” and Founder of Box of Crayons, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ in a fascinating conversation! “Curiosity in the best possible way, can disrupt the status quo, can challenge what we take for granted”. How does curiosity unlock possibilities for people, individuals and leaders? What makes curiosity so powerful?  What’s the difference between troublemaker curiosity and changemaker curiosity?  Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!   The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Mar 19, 2021 • 51min

S2 Ep9: #22 The Current & Future Organisational Climate with Peter Cheese (CEO, CIPD’s)

Peter Cheese, CEO of CIPD, shares his insights on navigating today's organizational climate with authors Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones. They discuss how HR has transformed during the pandemic and the critical role of employee well-being. The conversation highlights the need for curiosity as a leadership skill and a tool for strategic thinking amidst uncertainty. Peter emphasizes the necessity of continuous learning and adaptability for future workplaces, advocating for a culture that fosters inquiry and collaboration.
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Feb 5, 2021 • 33min

8: #21 Engagement, Neuroscience & Curiosity with Amy Brann (Founder, Synaptic Potential)

Amy Brann, Author, Consultant, Global Speaker and Founder of Synaptic Potential, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ to explore the application of neuroscience to the art of developing people, the role of curiosity and the connection to engagement. Why are we seeing organisations becoming more focused on curiosity, or growth mindset and why is it so important? Does knowing how our brain works change the way we engage? How can we ignite our curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage. #neuroscience #engagement #curiosity About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Jan 12, 2021 • 35min

S2 Ep7: #20 Learning how to Learn Curiously with Erika Andersen (Founding Partner, Proteus International)

Business thinker and author Erika Andersen joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’, in a fascinating conversation on Curiosity, Learning and the skills required to thrive. How does curiosity benefit leaders and organisations in today's world? What is the impact of digital in our need for curiosity? How can we learn how to lean curiously? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage. #learningtolearn #curiosity #7Cs About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter. #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!  The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Dec 23, 2020 • 34min

S2 Ep6: #19 The Curious Advantage Holiday Special Edition

In this special holiday edition of The Curious Advantage Podcast, hosts Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones reflect on the curious journey they took to publishing The Curious Advantage and answer listeners questions. How can you embed curiosity into a change management process? How can you make learning a habit? What is the threshold between “healthy curiosity" and “greedy curiosity”? How can you effectively advocate for the value of curiosity? How do you measure curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Nov 17, 2020 • 29min

S2 Ep5: #18 Abbey Road, Digital Transformation & Curiosity with Isabel Garvey (Managing Director, Abbey Road)

Isabel Garvey, Managing Director of the world famous and oldest recording studio Abbey Road, joins the authors of the Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in a fascinating conversation on digital transformation in music and curiosity. What is the role of curiosity in navigating through the multiple disruptive waves hitting the music industry? How do tech innovators support its evolution and transformation in this fast-changing business landscape that has been forced to shift to digital? What opportunities can AI bring into play? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter. #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Nov 5, 2020 • 27min

S2 Ep4: #17 Curiosity and Killing Your Company with Lisa Bodell (CEO, FutureThink)

Lisa Bodell, award-winning author and CEO of FutureThink, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of The Curious Advantage in a fascinating conversation around the power of curiosity and its impact on individuals and on organisations. How can we craft killer questions and what role does bias play in this? Why might killing your company be a good idea? Are you Curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #Curiosity #7CsofCuriosity About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Oct 14, 2020 • 26min

S2 Ep3: #16 Mastering Curiosity Re-Engineering with Stefaan Van Hooydonk (Founder, Global Curiosity Institute)

Stefaan Van Hooydonk, ex-CLO Cognizant and Founder of the Global Curiosity Institute, joins Paul Ashcroft and Simon Brown in this fascinating Curious Advantage Podcast Episode to explore how to master curiosity re-engineering. What does it mean to re-engineer one’s habits towards becoming more curious and towards having a growth mindset? What’s the role of curiosity in learning & development and why is it becoming so important for individuals and organisations? Are you open to the world, to others and to yourself? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage. #curiosity #masteringcuriosity #learninganddevelopment #curiousadvantagepodcast About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Sep 29, 2020 • 28min

S2 Ep2: #15 Curation, Women in Art & Curiosity with Jennifer Higgie (Editor, Frieze Magazine)

Jennifer Higgie, editor at large for Frieze Magazine and author, joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones in a fascinating Curious Advantage Podcast on Curation, Women in Art and Curiosity. Curation is a power skill in the digital world where we have access to infinite data and knowledge. How do you synthesize information? What are the key principles of curation? How is Curation connected to Curiosity? What is the role of women in art and how did women exemplify the power of curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today!  Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage. #curation #womaninart #curiosity #curiousadvantage About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!   The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
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Sep 8, 2020 • 27min

S2 Ep1: #14 Curiosity & Serendipity with Dr Christian Busch (Associate Professor of Applied Management and Organization, USC Marshall School of Business)

Dr. Christian Busch, academic at the New York University (NYU) and the London School of Economics (LSE) and author of the Serendipity Mindset, joins the co-authors of The Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones to explore Curiosity and Serendipity. What is the Serendipity Mindset and how does Serendipity work in a digital world? What is the role of Curiosity in creating good luck? How can you cultivate unexpected encounters that lead to positive outcomes and be more successful? What are the serendipitous processes that happen across organisations?    Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #community #serendipity #curiousadvantage #7Cs About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

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