EP 69: Unlocking Possibilities Through Curiosity, Courage, and Small Steps | Van Lai-DuMone

Van Lai-DuMone is the Founder and CEO of worksmart Advantage, author of What If Pigs Can Fly?, Keynote and TEDx Speaker, whose work is built on the foundation that we are all innately creative. In this episode, Van shares her story as a Vietnamese refugee, how her mother's curiosity transformed an over $8.3 billion manicure industry, and the impact of creative integration in leadership development. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the power of small steps, asking the 'what if' questions, and learning to embrace one's uniqueness.Watch her TEDx Talk: What If? The Life Changing Power of Curiosity and CourageChapters00:00 Introduction and Journey as a Vietnamese Refugee05:01 The Power of Small Steps08:30 Curiosity and the 'What If' Question13:46 The TEDx Experience and Risk Taking24:24 The Importance of Process Over Goals25:37 Unleashing Innate Creativity26:51 Creative Integration in Leadership Development29:49 Transformative Experiences Through Creativity32:28 Overcoming Fear of the Unknown35:16 Embracing Uniqueness as Strength42:24 Practical Tools for Personal Growth

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