In Episode 55, The Occupational Philosophers again chat with another ‘delight’ of guests, Cathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins 

Mmmm, sounds interesting. Tell me more….

Cathy and Kirsten are the Mother/Daughter Founders of the  Institute Of Curiosity and with a name like that, we just had to have them on the show!! 

And a little more information about them both:

• Kathy Taberner: Coach, Author, Speaker, MA, CEC, PCC. Kathy enjoys hiking, skiing, kayaking, and sharing delicious food and wine with family and friends.
• Kirsten Siggins: Coach, Author, TEDx Speaker, BA, CEC. Kirsten is a curiosity nerd, wannabe chef, and adventurer who loves a full table and all things design.

Both are the co-authors of “The Power of Curiosity” – How To Have Real Conversations That Create Collaboration, Innovation and Understanding’

(Yes, they are as nice as they sound!) 

In this episode, they explore: 

• Why curiosity should be at the heart of all conversations 
• When a professional’s back is up against the wall, they hear their parent’s voice come out of their mouth. 
• Why we need to get curious and not furious 
• Three essential curiosity skills to use in conversations
• Why Gremlins can be our biggest obstacle to becoming more curious
• How setting the intention to be curious can change everything 
• Why we need to be more curious and less furious 
• Why checking bathing costume fabric is so important 

As always, there are some great thought experiments including Mother and Daughter Bingo with “Who said that?” 

Links

• https://www.instituteofcuriosity.com/
• https://www.instituteofcuriosity.com/about-kathy-taberner-kirsten-siggins/ 
• https://www.facebook.com/instituteofcuriosity/ 

The Occupational Philosophers hope you enjoy the show (they really enjoyed making this episode of their not-so-serious business podcast.) And as The Occupational Philosophers always say: stay curious, make stuff, play more, have fun, and date life.

Say Hello to the OP’s

www.occupationalphilosophers.com

Their day jobs

JOHN: https://www.bowlandconsulting.com/

SIMON: www.simonbanks.com.au

SIMON SHOWREEL: https://youtu.be/YZQdJI6qGvg

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