PODCAST: Play Purposefully and Stretch for Growth with Colin Hunter
In this episode, Colin and Aviv engage in a rich discussion of finding your purpose, stretching for growth, and having fun along the way. Colin breaks down the Three ‘C’s from his book and explains the Hero’s Journey.
Aviv and Colin also touch on the concept of building deep layers of self-insight and the personal journey that can follow. Finally, Colin speaks to the importance of discovering the playground that surrounds your purpose and allows you to have fun in your life.
01:00 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Colin Hunter who shares his background, speaks to what he enjoys most about his work, and explains why he considers himself a ‘work-in-progress’
- 08:39 – Colin talks about the phenomenon of ‘Squirrelling’
- 09:46 – The Hero’s Journey 12:59 – The Three ‘C’s: Core practices from Colin’s book
- 15:54 – Building deeper layers of self-insight
- 20:06 – The Heathrow Airport example
- 22:02 – Colin opens up about a breakdown he experienced when he was thirty
- 29:20 – The important role mentors have played in Colin’s personal and professional development
- 31:42 – Why we must create a playground atmosphere at work
- 38:06 – Colin recalls a situation where he was compelled to exercise courage
- 41:07 – How Colin defines a tough conversation
- 44:12 – Advice Colin would give to his twenty-five-year-old self 45:26 – The two insights Colin values above all else
- 46:30 – Final words of wisdom from Colin
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf114
Find out more about Colin’s book ‘Be More Wrong – how failure makes you an outstanding leader‘.
