Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance 228: Fostering Genuine Curiosity and Building Trust at Work with Julie Pham
Do you want to enhance curiosity and communication at work?
In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast I had such an insightful conversation with Julie Pham, founder and head of CuriosityBased. Dive into the world of curiosity with us and discover how it can transform your work environment into a happier, more fulfilling space.
Julie delves into the importance of authentic curiosity in conversations, cautioning against performative curiosity. She reminds us that genuine curiosity is essential for meaningful exchanges, fostering an environment where learning and question-asking feel safe.
We explored the role of psychological safety at work, where curiosity is encouraged. Julie emphasises that being happier at work means having the freedom to learn, embrace uncertainty, and mutually benefit within a learning organisation.
Julie shares her framework for nurturing curiosity through self-awareness, relationship building, and clear communication. She highlights the need for vulnerability in sharing personal experiences to foster deeper understanding.
We reflect on societal definitions of success with Julie’s personal story of redefining success. She challenges us to think not just about "what success looks like" but "what success feels like," aligning our goals with both visual and emotional experiences.
The main points:
- The importance of authentic curiosity in conversations.
- The role of psychological safety at work.
- The need for vulnerability in sharing personal experiences to foster deeper understanding.
- Think not just about "what success looks like" but "what success feels like".
Embracing curiosity is a powerful step toward enhancing your work-life happiness. Tune in to this episode for actionable insights that could revolutionise your approach at work.
Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!
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Previous Episodes:
Episode 194: The power of curiosity unleashing team potential at work with Darrin Tulley.