Athena Training and Consulting

Athena Training and Consulting

  • Menu
  • Account
  • Home
  • Program
    Offerings
    • Coaching
    • Communication
    • Human Capital Solutions
    • Individual and Team Assessments
    • Leadership
    • Microsoft Office Training Programs
    • Sales and Customer Service
    • Specialty Programs
    • Team Development
    • Webinars, e-learning & Virtual Teams
    • Wellness, Health & Safety
  • Perfect Fit
    System
    • Vision – Mission
    • Who Are We
    • Why Athena? Clients Say it best…
    • Perfect Fit Process
    • Cindy Stradling
  • Alliance
    Partners
  • Clients
  • Join
    the Alliance
  • Blog
  • Contact
LET’S GET SOCIAL
  • Member Login

The Benefits Of Keeping A Beginner’s Mind By Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

  • Home
  • The Benefits Of Keeping A Beginner’s Mind By Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC
  • Blog
  • The Benefits Of Keeping A Beginner’s Mind By Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

The Benefits Of Keeping A Beginner’s Mind By Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

Blog
312 Views

June 2, 2020

One of the side effects of becoming an expert or an experienced professional in any type of career is being seen as the person with all the answers. This can also occur in a personal relationship. It creates a kind of expectation for the individual to always know what to do, how to do it, and to have all of the knowledge required on the specific subject.

While there are some perks to this, it is also very limiting. It makes it difficult for the “expert” to be able to be curious about something in her or his field of expertise. It may make it very difficult to have an open mind and a willingness to explore options and outside-the-box ideas and suggestions.

To avoid getting backed into the corner of being the expert or the authority on a particular subject, cultivating a beginner’s mind and approach to working with the team is essential. A beginner’s mind is one that is open to possibilities, is curious about the potential, and that encourages others to provide information, ideas, and suggestions.

Letting Go

Adults and professionals are not blank slates. They have training, years of experience, and they may also be locked into a way of doing things or approaching issues that have developed over time.

To get out of this mindset, letting go of all of those preconceptions is the first step. Challenging your thinking if you find yourself mentally noting:

  • That is not the way we do it here
  • That is never going to work
  • This can’t possibly be effective
  • This is not as efficient as the current operation/protocol/practice

Being open to just considering ideas and suggestions is a beginner’s mindset. By avoiding these types of pre-judgments and preconceived notions, we open up our thought process to the potential of the new idea or suggestion.

This is not to say that every new idea or suggestion is better than what you currently think, do, or use. Instead, it allows you to be curious about the possibilities and potential.

Be Present

Kids are in the moment and present whenever they are learning. They look at details, pay attention to what is happening before their eyes, and focus on every aspect of the thing they are learning.

As adults, we often get into a rut or a habit in how we do things. This limits our ability to see the details and to experience the task. Turning this around and being mindful in these daily activities can help us to become more efficient, to develop different practices, and to remain positive and goal-focused in everything we do.

beginners mind, growth, learning and development, open mind
Share this post
Creating Success On Your Own Terms by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC
Letting Go Of Judgement by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

Search

About Athena

  • Perfect Fit Process
  • Vision – Mission
  • Who Are We
  • Why Athena?
  • Perfect Fit System
  • Cindy Stradling

Alliance Partners

  • Clients
  • Join the Alliance
  • Privacy Policy

Program Offerings

  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Human Capital Solutions
  • Individual and Team Assessments
  • HR Consulting
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office Training Programs
  • Sales and Customer Service
  • Specialty Programs
  • Team Development
  • Webinars, e-learning & Virtual Teams
  • Wellness, Health & Safety

Cindy Stradling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppG0kCMfH4g

Our Clients Say

We have had the pleasure of working with Cindy Stradling to source several top notch consultants to assist us with the design and delivery of a variety of Learning and Development and HR Programs. This this successful collaboration we have truly appreciated Cindy's very high standards for members of her network, the drive and energy she brings to her work and most importantly her strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of her clients.

Deborah A. Fillippe, CHRL VP Human Resources Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.

Cindy has been a terrific resource to Metro! She met with us to clearly understand our needs then provided us with a shortlist of top-quality trainers for us to meet. The whole process was simple and seamless, and it saved us a lot of time in sourcing companies with specific skill sets. She's a pleasure to work with.

Gary Grant, CHRL Director, Talent Management and Training Metro Inc.

Cindy provides a very progressive and engaging training environment. We have seen her successfully provide solutions to companies and individuals from all sectors, from the sophisticated to entry level. The integrity she applies to all aspects of her business is beyond reproach.

Al Diggins President and GM Excellence Manufacturing Consortium

Cindy has been engaged by Express Scripts Canada to provide Presentation Skills training to our management team. Cindy's expertise in this area has been invaluable in supporting our leaders with their leadership development in their presentation styles.

Anthea Gomez Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services Express Scripts Canada

Cindy is the epitome of positive energy! I didn't just work with Cindy at Duplium; I continue to keep in touch with Cindy because she is a wealth of knowledge and always a delight to catch up with. If you need something or someone, just ask her, she will get it done! She embodies the unique combinations of integrity, commitment and resourcefulness. Thank you Cindy for all the times you gave me just what I needed!

Susan Orenbach Senior Human Resources Professional

We engaged Cindy to help us develop a leadership training program and provide our management with one on one coaching. Cindy's professionalism, ability to understand our challenges and develop an innovative, cost effective training program in a timely manner was truly impressive. I recommend and welcome the opportunity to work with Cindy.

Marina Lichtenberg National Manager, Talent Acquisition Canon Canada - "Your gateway to a dynamic career with Canon"

Copyright 2018 | ATHENA TRAINING AND CONSULTING