In this episode of Ambitious, Kate dives into the topic of personal and entrepreneurial development. She discusses how entrepreneurship is an intense personal development journey, requiring constant change and growth. Kate explores the stages of change model and levels of competence model to provide you with a framework to identify where you are in your transformation journey. Through her own experiences and struggles, she highlights the importance of gaining new perspectives, acquiring new knowledge, and building new skills. Kate encourages listeners to evaluate their readiness to change, contemplate their goals, and take actionable steps towards growth. From understanding the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages to taking action and maintenance, she offers practical advice to help you achieve your goals and create lasting change.

00:34 The Intensity of Entrepreneurship

01:49 Stages of Change and Personal Development

03:45 Pre-Contemplation: Unconscious Incompetence

09:06 Contemplation: Conscious Incompetence

21:43 Preparation: Conscious Competence

27:09 Seeking New Knowledge and Skills

29:23 Building Customer Journeys

30:34 Taking Action and Building Competence

32:30 Achieving Unconscious Competence

35:59 Maintaining New Behaviors

39:43 Understanding Relapse

47:24 Embracing Change and Moving Forward

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