#21 | What Chris Hemsworth Taught Me About the Learning Habits That Actually Get You Promoted.

In this episode, Caroline Esterson discusses the importance of meaningful learning experiences, emphasising that true learning goes beyond quick fixes and superficial knowledge. She shares insights from her work and draws inspiration from "Limitless" with Chris Hemsworth, illustrating how reframing their roles can lead to significant personal and professional growth. The conversation delves into the science of effective learning, highlighting strategies such as spaced repetition, practice, feedback, and reflection. Caroline concludes with practical steps listeners can take to enhance their learning and career development.TAKEAWAYSLearning experiences should challenge old habits and push for growth.True learning is messy, repetitive, and requires reflection.Spaced repetition helps retain information longer.Practice is essential; you learn by doing, not just knowing.Feedback accelerates learning and helps correct mistakes.Reflection is crucial for growth and understanding.Multi-modal learning enhances retention and understanding.Avoid treating learning like fast food; depth is key.Knowledge without application is just trivia.Continuous learning is vital for career advancement.RESOURCESYour Bold Brief is hereThe Big Conversation Guide for teams is hereConnect with Caroline hereNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.