Career Contessa Growth Mindset at Work: Overcome Fixed Thinking and Unlock Career Success
Nov 25, 2025
Join career coach Kristin Evanson, an expert in neuroscience and transition coaching, as she discusses how to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset. She shares four actionable steps to reframe limiting thoughts, enhancing resilience during career changes. Recruiter Alex Bader provides insider tips on tailoring resumes and excelling in Zoom interviews, emphasizing the value of transferable skills. Together, they inspire listeners to embrace challenges creatively and confidently.
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From Shrinking Thinking To Virtual Opportunity
- An HR executive who champions possibility found her thinking shrinked by a difficult boss.
- Kristen reframed virtual meetings as freeing, which unlocked new opportunities for busy leaders.
Turn Worst-Case Fears Into Plans
- Play out worst-case scenarios and estimate their likelihood to regain perspective.
- Then plan practical mitigations so you shift worry into strategic action.
Use Gratitude And Name Emotions
- Practice gratitude daily to rewire negative thinking and reveal what energizes you.
- Name your emotions aloud to quiet the limbic system and regain capacity to think creatively.