EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 21 MIN
#6 | Why Curiosity Beats Confidence Every Time and How to Use It to Build Leadership, Influence and Get Promoted.
from Little Moves, Big Careers: Smart Career Growth Strategies for Ambitious Professionals. · host Caroline Esterson from Inspire Your Genius
The boldest careers aren’t built on perfect plans; they’re built by people who stay curious. Strategically. Unapologetically. And often, just a little cheekily.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caro unpacks why curiosity beats confidence every time and how to use it as your secret career edge.You’ll hear: A story about 208 seconds that proves calm curiosity saves the day A listener wondering if trying something new makes them “flaky” (spoiler: nope) The truth about “Jack of all trades” and why it’s time for its redemption arcThis episode will get you thinking differently, asking smarter questions, and spotting opportunities before everyone else does.Because you don’t need to be fearless.You just need to stay curious long enough to find out what’s possible.RESOURCESBold Moves BriefBig Conversation Guide for leadersHow Are You Curious Quiz? and from there, grab Your Curiosity CompassConnect 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.
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The boldest careers aren’t built on perfect plans; they’re built by people who stay curious. Strategically. Unapologetically. And often, just a little cheekily. In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caro unpacks why curiosity beats confidence every time and how to use it as your secret career edge. You’ll hear: A story about 208 seconds that proves calm curiosity saves the day A listener wondering if trying something new makes them “flaky” (spoiler: nope) The truth abo...
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