In this episode Carl Lubbe, a renowned curiosity coach, shares his inspiring journey from South Africa to the USA and how curiosity has been a pivotal force in his personal and professional life. He digs into the power of asking questions to deepen relationships and build safer, more connected environments. As he talks about encounters with celebrities like Taylor Swift and lessons from his globetrotting experiences—Carl provides listeners with insights into enhancing their business acumen and interpersonal relationships. He discusses what it takes to become a leader in executive coaching and also shares the significant impact of maintaining curiosity in everyday interactions. If you’re wanting to enrich your understanding of leadership and the potential of genuine curiosity, don’t miss this episode!Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome Aboard: Meet Carl Lubbe, Curiosity Coach Extraordinaire00:00:29 - From Johannesburg to Atlanta: Carl’s Fascinating Journey00:01:21 - Unleashing the Power of Curiosity in Business and Beyond00:02:29 - The American Dream: Carl's Family Odyssey from Zimbabwe to the USA00:03:18 - Childhood Adventures: Immigrating to the USA and Discovering Curiosity00:07:09 - Curiosity as a Catalyst: Carl's Path to Success00:13:52 - Beyond Business: Personal Stories and Networking Secrets00:16:52 - Star-Studded Encounters: Carl's Musical Career and Celebrity Moments00:20:55 - A Chat with Taylor Swift: Lessons in Curiosity and Presence00:21:18 - Golfing with a Legend: An Unforgettable Flight with Nick Price00:22:11 - Celebrity Humility: Navigating Fame and Curiosity00:23:19 - Curiosity in the Limelight: Insights from Carl's Journey00:24:40 - Conversations at 30,000 Feet: The Power of Inquisitive Dialogues00:27:00 - Mastering the Art of Powerful Questions00:28:45 - Deep Connections: Long-Term Relationships and Curiosity00:30:17 - Building Psychological Safety Through Inquiry00:36:12 - Life's ABCs: Ask Better Questions, Build Better Relationships00:37:20 - Wrapping Up: Carl's Final Thoughts and Curiosity TipsLinks and ResourcesCarl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiositycoach/ Curiosity: https://getmorecurious.com/ Tall Tale Brands: https://www.talltalebrands.com/ Book RecommendationsUnreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkskdd Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://tinyurl.com/2f4crxx5 Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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