Self-Awareness and Curiosity as Foundations for Better Leadership - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 64

<p><strong>Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Title: Self-Awareness and Curiosity as Foundations for Better Leadership</strong></p><p>Season 7, Episode 64</p><p>Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari</p><p><strong>Overview: </strong>In this insightful episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Jess Goldey, a dynamic mindset coach, former educator, and musician. Jess opens up about their later-in-life understanding of their ADHD and the profound impact neurodivergence has had on their journey from a stifling corporate environment to empowering others. Together, they explore how asking genuine questions, challenging personal blind spots, and ditching performative masking can transform not only our personal lives but our effectiveness as leaders. This conversation is a powerful reminder that vulnerable, curious leadership creates spaces where everyone can truly thrive.</p><p><strong>Topics discussed:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Power of Unlearning and Trusting Yourself</strong>: Jess discusses their transition from a toxic corporate job to entrepreneurship, highlighting the daily practice of unlearning self-doubt and building trust in their own capabilities.</p></li><li><p><strong>Navigating Neurodivergence in the Workplace</strong>: Reflecting on late-diagnosed ADHD, Jess shares how masking and conforming to neurotypical expectations led to burnout and the importance of asking for necessary accommodations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Curiosity Over Assumptions</strong>: The hosts examine how leaders often misinterpret behaviors—such as playfulness or monotone expressions—as a lack of work ethic, stressing the need to understand employees from their own perspectives instead of making snap judgments.</p></li><li><p><strong>Asking Powerful Questions</strong>: Jess emphasizes the importance of asking questions from a place of genuine, childlike curiosity rather than from a performative, &quot;know-it-all&quot; stance to foster authentic connection.</p></li><li><p><strong>Vulnerability in Leadership</strong>: By sharing their own struggles with overwhelm and creating collaborative environments, leaders can model humanness, which ultimately drives stronger team support and connection.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Guest:</strong></p><p><strong>Jess Goldey</strong>Mindset coach, musician, and host of the Underwire podcast</p><p>Instagram: TheUnderwireOfficialLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagoldey/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagoldey/</u></a> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/TheUnderwirePod"><u>https://linktr.ee/TheUnderwirePod</u></a> </p><p><strong>Check out more content and ways to connect with us:</strong></p><p>➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/</p><p>➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited</p><p>➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/</p><p>➡️ Email: info@perceptionsunltd.com </p><p>➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.com</p><p>Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!</p><p>Thank you for tuning into Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!</p>