51: Untold TEDx Insight on Curiosity and Vulnerability - Julie Pham

Send us Fan MailCuriosityBased founder and author of 7 Forms of Respect joins Randy Sparks on The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast. They explore how curiosity, when practiced intentionally, can transform relationships, workplace culture, and self-awareness. Julie shares personal stories and practical tools to help you navigate expectations, assumptions, and emotions with greater clarity and grace.🔥 You’ll learn:✔️ Why curiosity is a learnable, intentional practice — not just a trait✔️ The 3 essential components of practicing curiosity✔️ How assumptions and expectations shape our emotional responses✔️ Why “respect” looks different to different people — and how to navigate it✔️ The difference between hope, expectation, and disappointment✔️ How to turn frustration into understanding through reflection and dialogue✔️ What it really means to offer and receive grace in human relationshipsWhether you're a CEO, creator, student, or seeker, this episode will shift how you think about your path forward.📍 Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:25 - The Origin Story of Curiosity-Based5:03 - Practicing Curiosity: Three Core Elements07:17 - The Rubber Band Rule & Respect as Self-Awareness11:56 - The Trap of Loaded Questions14:40 - Julie's Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship19:57 - The Gap Between Expectation and Reality29:05 - How Expectations, Hopes, and Assumptions Interact36:48 - Helping Clients Slow Down to Practice Curiosity42:56 - Finding Grace Through Curiosity46:31 - Tips for Practicing Curiosity: Pause, Reflect, Ask48:44 - Curiosity vs. Venting: Knowing What You Need50:17 - “I’m Grateful” Instead of “I Love You”52:51 - Julie’s Upcoming Work & New Individual WorkshopsFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]