Growth and the Art of Storytelling with Andrew Barry

The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

On this our first episode of Season 5 of the Driving Change Podcast, Jeff Bloomfield interviews Andrew Barry, the founder and CEO of Curious Lion, a company specializing in human transformation. They discuss Andrew's origin story, growing up in South Africa and the concept of identity. Andrew shares how he reshaped his past self through the power of storytelling. They delve into the importance of divergent thinking and overcoming prejudgment. Finally, Andrew discusses his passion for helping people achieve personal transformations. He emphasizes that while the ability to reflect and grow may not be evenly distributed, everyone has the potential to be more than they are now. He believes that by creating the right conditions and experiences, individuals can undergo an identity shift and become better versions of themselves. Andrew also highlights the importance of showing up and inspiring others through vulnerability and continuous growth.

Takeaways

• Reshaping the narrative of the past can lead to personal growth and transformation.
• Adaptability and trust are key factors in entrepreneurial success.
• Divergent thinking and open-mindedness are essential for creativity and problem-solving.
• Dreaming for the future and being intentional can lead to personal and professional growth.
• With the right conditions and experiences, individuals can undergo an identity shift and become better versions of themselves.
• Personal transformations can have a significant impact not only in professional settings but also in personal lives.
• Showing up authentically, with vulnerability and a commitment to continuous growth, can inspire others to make positive changes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Origin Story

08:03 Reshaping the Narrative of the Past

14:28 The Spark to Start Curious Lion

21:29 Keys to Success: Adaptability and Trust

29:15 The Power of Divergent Thinking

32:24 Overcoming Prejudgment and Limiting Thinking

35:08 Balancing Perspectives and Surrounding Yourself with Complementary Thinkers

36:30 Dreaming for the Future

36:41 Personal Transformations

38:23 Helping People Achieve Personal Transformations at Scale

39:13 Impact in Personal Lives

40:04 Showing Up and Inspiring Others

42:18 Learn More about Curious Lion

Where can you find more about Andrew Barry and Curious Lion?

Take a listen to his The Learning Culture Podcast,

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/totalenablement/