When it comes to learning at work, it’s easy to wait for permission - from managers, organisations, or “the right moment.” In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to lead your own learning, even when time, money, or support feel limited. This is Day 4 of the Learn Like A Lobster skill sprint, and the focus is on adaptability — the skill that helps you keep learning when things don’t go to plan. Helen and Sarah explain why relying on perfect conditions can stall your development, and how adapting your approach helps you stay resilient and relevant at work.

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⏱️ Timestamps

(00:00) Lobsters, old shells, and self-sustaining growth

(01:04) Waiting for permission stalls learning

(02:01) Why adaptability matters at work

(03:23) Flexibility vs adaptability: the toolbox analogy

(05:08) Using AI to adapt in advance

(06:48) Live example: Learning goals & scenario planning

(09:48) Inspiration & 24hr action

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• The difference between being flexible and being adaptable
• How to anticipate barriers and adapt your learning approach
• How AI can help you plan for obstacles and take action now

AI Prompt:

Act as a squiggly career coach. My role is: [your role]. I work in: [describe your organisation and context]. My learning goal for the next 3 months is: [what you want to learn]. Identify realistic barriers that might get in the way of this learning. For each barrier, suggest adaptive responses I could use to keep learning anyway. Present the output in a simple table.

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