413.Unlearning Insecure Thinking with Alma Derricks

Feeling like an outsider is far more common than most people admit—and that applies to men just as much as women, even if they don't always say it out loud. Our guest today, Alma Derricks, empowers adventurous leaders and global brands to uncover blind spots and think beyond conventional limits. Having worked with an impressive range of both traditional and creative companies, Alma brings deep insight into what it takes to grow through change. Even if you don't see yourself as an "adventurous leader," this conversation will challenge the insecure voice many of us need to unlearn, helping us embrace creative thinking, self-leadership, and the courage it takes to pivot successfully into what's next. More about Alma here: https://rev.la Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/unlearning-insecure-thinking

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Alma Derricks
• 3:20 Slaloming through career disruptions
• 7:45 Contrasting Deloitte and Cirque du Soleil 1
• 2:10 Why established companies become risk averse
• 16:30 Unlearning the business school mindset
• 21:00 How to identify your unique superpowers
• 25:40 Transitioning from corporate to solo consulting
• 30:15 The art of selling value and solving problems
• 34:50 Managing insecurity in high stakes environments
• 39:20 Adopting an entrepreneurial scan of the market
• 43:40 Innovation versus invention in the age of AI
• 47:10 Final advice and how to start your next act

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