Curiosity: The Key To Great Communication and The Solution Focused Approach (episode 241)

Start your free Solution-Focused  3-day conversation training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge  In this episode of the Focused Mindset podcast, Cher discusses the importance of maintaining curiosity in educational and counseling settings. She explores the barriers that prevent individuals from engaging fully in the solution-focused approach and emphasizes the need for patience and genuine curiosity when interacting with students and clients. Cher also shares her personal journey with the RAMP program, highlighting the challenges and insights gained along the way. You want to have meaningful conversations, but relationships are complicated, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link.  ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes sent to you.  TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=ZaflEtnhsdjgJ2oN Instagram: Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset Podcast https://www.instagram.com/cherkretz_thefocusedmindset/ TikTok: @Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset https://www.tiktok.com/@cherkretz?lang=en  Tip Jar:  Your generous support helps me create more free resources and keep this podcast going strong. Thank you. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/products/tips-4-cher Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Curiosity and Barriers 02:29 The Journey of Becoming a Recognized School Counselor 08:14 The Importance of Staying Curious 15:26 Empowering Through Curiosity 20:28 Updates on the RAMP Journey