On this our first episode of Season 5 of the Driving Change Podcast, Jeff Bloomfield interviews Andrew Barry, the founder and CEO of Curious Lion, a company specializing in human transformation. They discuss Andrew's origin story, growing up in South Africa and the concept of identity. Andrew shares how he reshaped his past self through the power of storytelling. They delve into the importance of divergent thinking and overcoming prejudgment. Finally, Andrew discusses his passion for helping people achieve personal transformations. He emphasizes that while the ability to reflect and grow may not be evenly distributed, everyone has the potential to be more than they are now. He believes that by creating the right conditions and experiences, individuals can undergo an identity shift and become better versions of themselves. Andrew also highlights the importance of showing up and inspiring others through vulnerability and continuous growth.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Origin Story

08:03 Reshaping the Narrative of the Past

14:28 The Spark to Start Curious Lion

21:29 Keys to Success: Adaptability and Trust

29:15 The Power of Divergent Thinking

32:24 Overcoming Prejudgment and Limiting Thinking

35:08 Balancing Perspectives and Surrounding Yourself with Complementary Thinkers

36:30 Dreaming for the Future

36:41 Personal Transformations

38:23 Helping People Achieve Personal Transformations at Scale

39:13 Impact in Personal Lives

40:04 Showing Up and Inspiring Others

42:18 Learn More about Curious Lion

Where can you find more about Andrew Barry and Curious Lion?

Take a listen to his  The Learning Culture Podcast,

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/totalenablement/