Ep 26 – How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Ditch Negative Thinking, with guest Dr Narjes Gorjizadah

Are you an over-thinker or a worrier? Have you ever wondered what is growth mindset? Well in this chat, Narjes and I are going to reveal everything!

My guest today is Dr Narjes Gorjizadah, who is sharing a myriad of interesting neuroscience research, that she has captured in her recent book Grow Your Mind, Grow Your Life outlining how we create negative thoughts in our minds and how easy it is in fact to flip them round.

Growth mindset highlights:

– How to identify the difference between ‘fixed limited’ mindset and ‘growth’ mindset through the language you use
– Practical ways to help you easily transition into more positive, growth type thinking
– How changing your thinking has a direct impact on whether or not you achieve your goals
– A quick trick to halt negative thinking immediately…
– And a whole lot more!

Quote from this episode:

“Whatever you’re born with, you certainly have room to grow and expand more. At the root of it all is your beliefs: how you think about yourself, your capabilities and your personality.” (Dr Narjes Gorjizadah, guest on Her Ambitious Career podcast)

Links:

• Learn more about Dr. Narjes and her book, visit www.drnarjes.com
• ‘The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted’ – get promoted faster with this free guide!
• Visit Rebecca www.illuminategrowth.com.au
• You’ll also love this ep: The 5 Fears That Are Keeping You Completely Stuck
• And also this one: What is Procrastination Costing You & Your Career?  
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About Narjes:

Dr. Narjes Gorjizadeh is a PhD research scientist, life coach, and best selling author of Grow Your Mind, Grow Your Life. She helps leaders and their teams to train their minds to remove stress, and increase their focus and productivity.

Her innovative strategies-  a brilliant blend of ancient wisdom and modern science – promote peace and positivity in mind, clarity, focus and greater success in life.

She is the creator of the G.R.O.W. program and several breakthrough concepts such as Mindful Distraction and Design Your Best Future. Her ambition is to grow to her highest potential and to leave a legacy by helping others grow to their fullest potential as well. Her mission is to empower every person with science-based wisdom and practical tools to create a life of happiness, success, and fulfilment.

About Rebecca:

Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I’ve worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!