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This episode is step five in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist and keynote speaker. She is valued for her accessible expertise in creativity, the future of work, and innovation. Natalie has been named among the top women keynote speakers by Real Leaders and BigSpeak and has features in Forbes, Fast Company, and INC. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work, and her firm, Figure 8 Thinking, was named among the top women-led innovation firms by Core 77.

 In this episode, we discuss:

• the influence of inquiry on innovation and creativity different question typologies  
• how the power of inquiry distinguishes the rule-makers from the rule-followers
• tangible tools to enhance your inquiry skills

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Timestamps:

00:00 The Power of Silence and Inquiry

00:28 Introducing Critical Conversations Podcast

01:12 Step Five: Mastering the Art of Asking Questions

01:28 Spotlight on Dr. Natalie Nixon: Creativity and Inquiry

02:05 Exploring Inquiry with Dr. Nixon

04:05 Personal Reflections on Inquiry and Relationships

05:35 Embracing Ambiguity and the Unknown

07:35 The Role of Questions in Expanding Creativity

12:19 Inquiry as a Tool for Connection and Empathy

17:29 Cultural Contexts and the Art of Asking

21:56 Silence, Confidence, and the Inquiry Process

40:03 Practical Steps to Cultivate Inquiry

51:55 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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