Guest Podcast Landing Page Episode 50

The Unexpected Skill Needed for a Growth Mindset [Episode #50]

Becca Silver

August 6, 2023

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Episode Description:

Join us as we dive into the world of coaching and leadership with our special guest, Mary Kingston Roche, a TED talker with a unique perspective on a vital (and unexpected) skill needed to operate under a growth mindset.

Discover the power (and importance) of curiosity as we explore its impact on teacher retention, resilience, efficacy, and school culture. Curiosity is more than just a strategy; it's a philosophy of learning that enables engagement and growth mindset with both students and educators. Mary suggests we start our own personal curiosity practice by telling less and asking more. Replace negative self-talk with curiosity and challenge assumptions with questions. Curiosity can transform how we approach challenges and lead to more impactful outcomes.

Main Topics Covered in This Episode:

How curiosity impacts teacher retention, resilience, efficacy, and school culture.
Practical ways to nurture curiosity in oneself and others to foster growth mindset and change.
The power of curiosity to transform coaching relationships and effectiveness.

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Mary Kingston Roche's website
TEDx Talk
The Curiosity-Inspired Life Online Course Sign-up form (coming soon/in August):
The Curiosity-Inspired Life is an online course to help people who feel stuck in a joyless rut or routine to harness their curiosity so that they can identify and pursue their interests and find more growth, adventure, and joy in their lives.

Designed and hosted by Mary Kingston Roche: founder of Live Curious, TEDx speaker on the power of our curiosity and host of a newsletter on cultivating curiosity with hundreds of subscribers. Mary brings her personal experience of having felt “stuck” and how she got unstuck through awakening her curiosity, and wants to share this process with you. She brings her experience as a teacher, policymaker, advocate, and Mom to give you the insight, strategies, and tools on why and how to awaken and nurture your curiosity for a more fulfilling life. Tapping into our curiosity is more important now than ever, both on an individual level and on a community level, to build community and bridge differences in a time of so much division in our society. Curiosity is our superpower both for ourselves and for us as a collective.

Episode Timestamps

[02:27] Using curiosity in leadership and coaching relationships.

[3:18] Growing your growth mindset.

[4:14] How can we reawaken curiosity?

[7:18] Empowering teachers and empowering students.

Meet Mary Kingston Roche

Meet Mary Kingston Roche, an inspiring advocate for change and a TED talker with a passion for education and curiosity-driven leadership. With a background in teaching middle and high school English, she realized the importance of addressing inequities and injustices in the education system. This drove her to pursue a Master's in Public Policy and work with various nonprofits, advocating for equitable federal education funding and policies. Throughout her journey, Mary discovered the power of curiosity as a quality we all possess but often forget to tap into. Now, she is on a mission to share the joy of curiosity and its potential to unlock a life of well-being, adventure, and impact. Through her work, Mary seeks to reawaken curiosity in coaches, leaders, and educators, knowing that curiosity can positively influence not only their well-being but also that of their students. Join us as we delve into the world of curiosity and its transformative impact on education and leadership.