OutGrowth

I’ve spent years building and evolving a company that centers around immersive experience, believing that we need to embrace the new and the unfamiliar to discover who we are at our core and to design our future state. Novel experience in this way becomes the catalyst for rapid growth.

Understanding different communities, learning about different ways of working and living, becoming familiar with the diverse perspectives and experiences that exist right outside of our own silos - these aren’t just opportunities to expand our professional skill sets, develop our worldview and boost our cognitive flexibility. These are chances for us to explore possibility within our own trajectories.

We need to be able to go beyond our traditional ways of thinking, to get off of the conveyor belt (as I call it), and question what could be. If we don’t have new frames of reference, how are we ever to make informed decisions about our futures? I’ve always advocated that we should be intentionally seeking and even charging toward new experiences that will enrich our lives. This is what gives us a revamped lens through which to see the world, and our path in it.

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In my Design Thinking courses, I often reference a book entitled, ‘Multidisciplinary Contributions to the Science of Creative Thinking,’ specifically highlighting a section that discusses that idea that we are socialized out of making creative choices. In children, curiosity leads to creative thought and action, however as we age, social norms, organizational expectations, and the prioritization of efficiency over experimentation can limit our creativity. Remaining curious and giving ourselves the space to follow that curiosity is a conscious choice, and an intentional practice.

I created because I wanted to build a platform where immersive experiences could be prioritized, as a mechanism for exploration, curiosity and self-discovery. I believe that when we incorporate opportunities for moving beyond comfort to the unknown, we can not only discover meaning and purpose, but also build skill sets that will help us to succeed across fields and industries.

Curiosity is the starting point, but just like any other valuable skill set, it requires regular practice and the space to thrive. I am thrilled to focus on this topic as we launch into February, eagerly awaiting spring and a new season of growth.

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