Still Curious

Danu Poyner | Grokkist•grokk.ist

Curiosity is a gift we start with but often lose. So what about those people who are still curious? Grokkist founder Danu Poyner meets people who insist on relating to the world with curiosity and care and talks to them about the red thread that runs through their life story and which ultimately empowers them to flourish as their unrepeatable selves. Find out more at https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast

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Episodes

"Don't start demoing, start listening": Why the salespeople we trust are experts in their clients' needs - Bo Alroe | S1E9

Bo is an expert in sales management, strategy and execution in the enterprise software industry, based in Denmark. We talk about how to walk into a room and what it means to establish a cycle of curiosity with your clients. Key Topics Bo's squiggly career, from studying communications for fun, to switching jobs with a friend, to helping grow a global software company Bo's practical wisdom on the difference between being 'sold to' and having a salesperson who is an expert on helping you address y...

Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9

"Tell someone who cares": a shout-out to caring people who move within uncaring systems - Danu Poyner | S1E8

In this solo episode, Danu reflects on caring and uncaring teaching, how we live out what the world teaches us and why an ethical imagination is the beating heart of education. Why we need an ethical imagination How an uncaring teaching system kills curiosity How we live out what the world has taught us The truth about learning outcomes Episode Summary Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcur...

Nov 08, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8

I moved to the middle of nowhere and found everything I'd been missing - Kathryn Harris | S1E7

Kathryn is a hydrogeologist with a wealth of experience in the private energy sector. We talk about how she fell into hydrogeology and how she combines her love of the environment, adventure, science and emotional connection to make a difference in her community. Key Topics Kathryn's squiggly career path, from dropping out of music school and waitressing in outback Australia to managing multi-million dollar groundwater projects How the availability of safe, supportive and nurturing spaces, relat...

Nov 02, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Creativity, classrooms, calligraphy: "You never know what it's going to be until it's finished" - Peter Gilderdale | S1E6

Peter Gilderdale is a freelance writer and calligrapher and recently retired lecturer in Design History at Auckland University of Technology. We talk about the difference between education that gets people creative and excited vs turning out people who just want to tick boxes. Key Topics Why ‘learning outcomes’ and the disciplinary apparatus of a university shuts down free thinking, excitement, innovation and student-focussed education How an abiding interest in marrying image and text has led P...

Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6

"Whose rule is that?" Examining the self-talk that limits our potential - Gail Reichert | S1E5

Gail develops and runs leadership programs in organisations to help people increase their self insight and become better leaders. We discuss why people can be really intellectually smart, but if they're not aware of the emotional impact they're having on others, then they won't be very effective. Key Topics How emotions drive behaviour and why no amount of intellect, courage, knowledge or motivation can make up for a lack of emotional intelligence How Gail challenges people to reflect on their b...

Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Turn your curiosity into action before inspiration fades - Carl Leducq | S1E4

Carl is a games producer and podcaster. We talk about how learning to make short gameplay montages of Call of Duty 4 during high school set him on a squiggly path from film to social media content creation, and eventually into the games industry. Key Topics Why learning how to edit gameplay montages of Call of Duty 4 as a teenager helped Carl more than anything he took from studying at school How Carl's passion for storytelling took him from film to being a social media content creator and event...

Oct 06, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4

A love-hate relationship with my profession - Eleanor Colla | S1E3

Eleanor is a tertiary Librarian living, working, and learning in Melbourne/Naarm. They are interested in researcher development, integrating library services in the research lifecycle, the role of cross-boundary professionals in tertiary institutions, and library advocacy. Key Topics What would happen if librarians disappeared? Eleanor’s thoughts on library advocacy How Eleanor works across boundaries to create supportive conversations in the highly siloed world of academia How over-administrati...

Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3

From theatre acting to change management, it's about human connection - Myles Tankle | S1E2

Myles Tankle is a theatre maker, performance capture actor, facilitator and change management professional based in Melbourne, Australia. Key Topics What theatre has taught Myles about dealing with emotion in corporate workplaces The teaching and customer service techniques Myles learned at Apple as a Creative Trainer that he still uses in everyday life Why change management is the confluence of everything Myles has learned about 'people problems' throughout his squiggly career Detours and Tange...

Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 2

If your curiosity is still intact as an adult, you've already won - Danu Poyner | S1E1

It's the very first episode! Usually there will be guests but for the first one it's just Danu explaining what the podcast is about, what he's doing it and what he hopes to achieve with it. Why do a podcast about curiosity? Where Danu is coming from How curiosity connects to education Episode Summary Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s1e1-danu-poyner/ Recorded 4 September 20...

Sep 15, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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