In this episode Carl Lubbe, a renowned curiosity coach, shares his inspiring journey from South Africa to the USA and how curiosity has been a pivotal force in his personal and professional life. He digs into the power of asking questions to deepen relationships and build safer, more connected environments. As he talks about encounters with celebrities like Taylor Swift and lessons from his globetrotting experiences—Carl provides listeners with insights into enhancing their business acumen and interpersonal relationships. He discusses what it takes to become a leader in executive coaching and also shares the significant impact of maintaining curiosity in everyday interactions. If you’re wanting to enrich your understanding of leadership and the potential of genuine curiosity, don’t miss this episode!

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Welcome Aboard: Meet Carl Lubbe, Curiosity Coach Extraordinaire
• 00:00:29 - From Johannesburg to Atlanta: Carl’s Fascinating Journey
• 00:01:21 - Unleashing the Power of Curiosity in Business and Beyond
• 00:02:29 - The American Dream: Carl's Family Odyssey from Zimbabwe to the USA
• 00:03:18 - Childhood Adventures: Immigrating to the USA and Discovering Curiosity
• 00:07:09 - Curiosity as a Catalyst: Carl's Path to Success
• 00:13:52 - Beyond Business: Personal Stories and Networking Secrets
• 00:16:52 - Star-Studded Encounters: Carl's Musical Career and Celebrity Moments
• 00:20:55 - A Chat with Taylor Swift: Lessons in Curiosity and Presence
• 00:21:18 - Golfing with a Legend: An Unforgettable Flight with Nick Price
• 00:22:11 - Celebrity Humility: Navigating Fame and Curiosity
• 00:23:19 - Curiosity in the Limelight: Insights from Carl's Journey
• 00:24:40 - Conversations at 30,000 Feet: The Power of Inquisitive Dialogues
• 00:27:00 - Mastering the Art of Powerful Questions
• 00:28:45 - Deep Connections: Long-Term Relationships and Curiosity
• 00:30:17 - Building Psychological Safety Through Inquiry
• 00:36:12 - Life's ABCs: Ask Better Questions, Build Better Relationships
• 00:37:20 - Wrapping Up: Carl's Final Thoughts and Curiosity Tips

Links and Resources

• Carl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiositycoach/ 
• Curiosity: https://getmorecurious.com/ 
• Tall Tale Brands: https://www.talltalebrands.com/ 

Book Recommendations

• Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkskdd 
• Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://tinyurl.com/2f4crxx5 
• Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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