How can you strike the balance between recognizing and playing to your strengths, while at the same time continuously challenging yourself to do the hard things?

Listen in to Anneli Hansson and her conversation with Michael Bungay Stanier, famous author of The Coaching Habit, who, despite the title of his best-selling book, doesn't consider himself a coach. In this episode, we touch down on the thumbprints of Michael's life, from childhood to his professional career, and the sliding door moments that have defined his path.

You'll learn about:

• The cornerstones of a "Worthy Goal"
• What Bob Dylan can teach us about building and managing a personal brand
• Michael's mission of infecting people with the "Possibility virus"
• How to maintain curiosity in conversations
• And the email send-off that most recipients love, but his mother hates!

Michael also shares the not-as-known struggle behind publishing "The Coaching Habit", and dives deeper into the thought process behind "How to Begin" – a book that focuses on how to gain the confidence and courage to take on new projects. Beyond this, Michael shares his advice on how to make decisions that balance a strive for exploration while staying persistent and allowing for the right things to grow.

This episode is packed with learnings on how you can manage your creative curiosity, develop healthy and effective conversations, and improve your key working relationships.

Learn more about our guest:

https://www.mbs.works/

https://www.instagram.com/mbs_works/