Moving from the Comfort Zone to the Magic Zone - Part 1

Change & AdaptationConfidence & Self-AwarenessAll employees≈ 20 min

Key skill: Adaptability & agility

Summary

Understand why our comfort zone can become a prison, spot the fears that keep us locked in, and cultivate creative tension to turn it into a learning zone — taking measured risks at work.

Target audience

Anyone who wants to promote boldness and accountability.

Learning objectives

Recognize with clear eyes how our comfort zone can become a prison, both professionally and personally.
Identify and remove the locks and fears that keep us from leaving our comfort zone.
Cultivate our creative tension and innate desire to learn and grow as a springboard out of our comfort zone.
Move past mental blocks and give ourselves permission to act and explore new experiences.

Module outline

ArticlesStatus quo bias: definition and its impact on our resistance to change · "Everything is frozen" — what blocks innovation and growth · Risk-taking at work: three key questions for team reflection
Expert videoAn exploration of the comfort zone, the locks that keep us there, and the benefits of stepping out
AnchoringA quiz and True/False questions to dig deeper and lock in what you've learned
Memo cardA downloadable coaching memo card: the key takeaways from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment
BonusA selection of videos to go further (TED, YouTube)

Models & methods

Distinction between comfort zone / learning zone / creativity zone; creative tension; status quo bias.