How can you develop a growth mindset when transitioning into a new role or career?

Reflect on my career journey, what helped me the most is being curious about the status quo, find out the WHY, challenge yourself to put down one thing you learn everyday. Success is defined by progress and not the destination!

Belief that abilities can be developed with effort and practice Focuses on learning and constructive feedback vs perceiving flaws as fixed Embraces challenges as opportunities to improve rather than threats

Embracing something new, whether a new career or a new role, itself shows that you are a having a growth mindset as in simple terms 'Change is Growth'! Growth mindset is nothing but looking out for opportunities to learn, grow , and develop your skills irrespective of the challenges or the obstacles that you face. How you do that? Accept challenges and see them as opportunities, build up your resilience to face challenges in the new role, seek help, seek feedback, get the required knowledge necessary to lead in the new role or career, and lastly, be positive and confident about your abilities. Trust me, you will rock in your new role or in your new career!

In it's original iteration coined by Carol Dweck, a Growth Mindset means to be reminded of the basic principles of learning. i.e. talent and intelligence develop through, effort, feedback and learning i.e. a balance of learning and application. The term may have undergone some pejoration however, lending itself to a positive mental outlook too. To see challenges as opportunities for example. For me, a growth mindset is a mind that is open to advancing. It's environment is in prosperity, over poverty. It is in the process of actively reframing situations to see opportunities. It embraces change. AND, it is a mindset that not only accepts, but welcomes failures when they come as they are integral to taking new steps confidently.

I really appreciate this quote from Stephen Jenkins (Die Wise) "Wonder takes a willingness to be uncertain, to be thrown," p. 25.

New roles require learning new skills outside current competencies Constructive self-reflection facilitates rapid personal development Focusing on growth reduces stress and anxiety during uncertain times Supports taking risks, innovating instead of relying only on strengths

A growth mindset is crucial during a career transition because it fosters adaptability and resilience. Embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning allows individuals to navigate uncertainties, acquire new skills, and adjust to the demands of a new role or career. It encourages continuous development and a positive attitude toward learning from experiences, which is essential in the face of change and ambiguity.

The more we advance in our career, the more vulnerable we become to unconsciously develop a fixed mindset. Having the approach of “been there, done that” or “I carry experience, what do you know?” can be fatal to one’s growth. Hence developing a learner’s mindset, staying curious and having the ability to ask right questions at the right time become important in exhibiting growth mindset when transitioning into a new role.

Carol Dweck has written a book on growth mindset. I`d recommend it as a further reading resource. My observations as a coach I`d like to add: 1. You will stay more motivated when things don't go as planned. 2. You will find it easier to build relationships with others, celebrate their success, and get inspired. 3. You will be more open to change. 4. You will be open to feedback, even asking for feedback proactively.

Moving into a new role, whether at your current company or in a different place, can be challenging. My clients who have been able to manage this transition with ease have found embodiment work really powerful. Stepping into and embodying the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of someone who has fully integrated into this new role helps them to overcome the “impostor syndrome” that naturally comes when you are embracing a new challenge for which you don’t feel 100% prepared (and, if we’re honest, no one is 100% prepared. Ever.) It’s tough to do this work alone, which is why having a support network - coaches, mentors, therapists, and others - is critical.

Provides objective guidance to identify developmental opportunities Encourages focusing energy into growth areas instead of defenses Reinforces taking risks and failing fast to enable growth Provides accountability and support network during challenging transitions Works through imposter syndrome, confidence gaps holding you back

Executive coaching provides personalized guidance and support, helping individuals identify and overcome limiting beliefs. Coaches can challenge fixed mindset thinking, encourage self-reflection, and provide strategies for embracing challenges. Through constructive feedback and goal-setting, executive coaching creates an environment conducive to developing a growth mindset by fostering self-awareness and promoting a positive attitude toward learning and improvement.

My personal experience is, when asked for their expectations from the Coaching engagement, the first instinct of most Coachees is to share their gaps, shortcomings and the areas they feel they don't make the cut. That, I feel, is the first and the most ideal opportunity to introduce them to the concept of Growth Mindset, where the Coachee may be asked to visualise his/her future state if (s)he were to overcome the gaps/shortcomings instead of dwelling on what (s)he is not. So, Growth Mindset is a value that needs to be initiated and sustained by the Coach as a process throughout the engagement.

My process begins with helping a coachee more deeply understand who they are. Most of us are walking around not fully knowing who we are. We identify ourselves by roles we play or resources we lack, which become masks that cover our true, authentic selves. When you more fully understand who you truly are - your identity, Strengths, needs, triggers, values, and more - you begin to unlock many possibilities in your personal, family, and work life that were invisible to you before. When you do the work to more fully understand and live aligned with who you are, a growth mindset naturally follows.

Ein Executive Coach hilft durch Selbstreflexion & -entwicklung, eine Denkweise des Wachstums zu fördern. Dabei ist anhaltende Selbstarbeit notwendig, um Herausforderungen als Chancen zu nutzen.  1. Herausforderung meistern: Sie gewinnen neue Sichtweisen auf Probleme & entdecken neue Lösungen für Ihre Herausforderungen.  2. Leistung steigern: Sie verbessern Ihre Fähigkeiten als Führungskraft & können effektiver in Ihrer Rolle werden.  3. Denkweisen reflektieren & Blockaden lösen: Sie reflektieren ihre Denkmuster & Verhaltensweisen, erkennen Blockaden und verändern ihr Mindset, um ihr volles Potenzial zu entfalten.  .  4. Gesunde Selbstführung: Sie lernen besser mit Stress umzugehen & mentale Stärke aufzubauen.

You should, 1. Embrace challenges: Instead of avoiding difficulties, view them as opportunities to learn and improve. 2. Learn from criticism: See feedback, even if negative, as a chance to grow and refine your skills. 3. Persist in the face of setbacks: Treat failures as stepping stones, analyzing them for lessons rather than viewing them as insurmountable obstacles. 4. Cultivate a love for learning: Actively seek out opportunities for acquiring new skills, knowledge, and perspectives. 5. Set meaningful goals: Establish goals that challenge you and require continuous effort and improvement.

You should, 1. Self-reflection: Regularly assess your attitudes toward challenges, efforts, and setbacks. 2. Goal achievement: Evaluate your progress toward set goals. If you are consistently reaching or surpassing them, it indicates a commitment to growth. 3. Feedback reception: Monitor how you respond to feedback. A willingness to accept and learn from feedback reflects a growth mindset. 4. Learning milestones: Keep track of the new skills and knowledge you've acquired. Recognizing tangible progress reinforces a growth-oriented perspective. 5. Mindset journaling: Maintain a journal to document your thoughts and reactions to challenges. Over time, you can review and analyze patterns, identifying areas for further growth.

When transitioning careers, here are a few mindsets that will help you succeed: 1) Adopt a beginner's mentality. Approach learning with curiosity, not assumptions that you already know things. Be open to new perspectives. 2) Recognize your control lies in chosen actions and outlooks. Influence follows. 3) Seek challenges knowing setbacks strengthen you. Failures teach improvisation to pivot strategies until you iterate a winning one. Experiments that may not go as planned still expand capabilities. 4) Transitioning into a new role, it's vital to remain adaptable, curious, and resilient. Begin by identifying personal strengths while acknowledging areas needing development - a candid gap analysis without ego.

By incorporating these practices, individuals can foster a growth mindset during a career transition, enabling them to navigate challenges with resilience and continually develop their skills and abilities.

It is natural to bring your prospective, skills, abilities and experiences from your old role and job into the new role or career. Indeed, that’s exactly why you are typically invited into the new opportunity. However, don’t be fooled deploying old strategies that no longer apply. Just because you did it before and it was successful is not necessarily a cue that what you did then works now. This is a frequent mistake of highly successful people especially. To avoid a success trap, ask yourself ‘what’s different’ and watch for the smallest nuances. Listen. Then craft a new strategy that fits the current circumstance of all involved, a vision you seek to realize in the new situation with the steps required to achieve it— a new deal entirely!

In this technology driven world one should always keep hisself updated and invest some time and resources in personal growth. By doing so you will feel confident as you have the skill set to take up the new role.