When I left oil and gas – or rather, when the door slammed behind me – I thought I needed a plan immediately. Instead, I discovered something far more valuable: the power of following small sparks of curiosity.

In this episode, I share why curiosity became my compass during one of the foggiest periods of my life, and how it can become yours too.

What I Cover:

• How curiosity literally rewires your brain for learning and adaptation


• Why following random interests feels unproductive but creates the path forward


• The science behind curiosity as a tool for overcoming fear and paralysis


• Simple questions I used (and still use) to identify what truly draws me in

My Key Message: When everything feels uncertain, give yourself permission to not know the whole path. Just get curious about the next step.

Resources Mentioned:

• TED Talk: "How to Find Work You Love"


• The Quiet Pivot Companion Pack with curiosity exercises and spark-discovery tools. Get it as here, or signing up as a paying subscriber to my Substack.

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