Doing Things Differently: The Magic in Your Adaptability Quotient with Liz Tran

Do you know your adaptability quotient? No??? In this economy?!?

In today’s episode, our guest, Liz Tran, shares why she believes that (in this economy) your Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is more valuable than your IQ.

For the next few weeks, our Tuesday episodes will feature guests and conversations on the topic of, “Doing Things Differently”. We’ll be in conversation with guests discussing how they’ve overcome and adapted to some of their toughest challenges, and found alternative paths for creative a fulfilling life.

Liz Tran is the founder of Reset, a podcast and executive coaching company to CEOs and founders. Before Reset, Liz spent over a decade working in the tech industry, most recently as the only female executive at a leading venture capital firm. Liz Tran is releasing her book, THE KARMA OF SUCCESS, on July 25th.

Covered in this episode:

  • Liz opens up about her IVF journey, the rise and fall of her business, and the invaluable lessons that led her to relaunch her business during the pandemic

  • The idea behind Liz’s work prayer, and how it helps her connect with her intuition and move past her ego as she forges her own path

  • We explore the limitations of future-visioning from our current state of mind and share stories about the perfection in the collapse of our best laid plans

  • How to use your natal chart to guide you when making big career decisions

  • We muse on the saying, “Millionaires don’t believe in astrology, billionaires do!”

  • Liz introduces her theory of “the reverse incentive learning curve” and how to adopt this mindset when tackling new challenges

“Every time I sit down and write I have a prayer that I say — May my lessons and hardships be of service to others. May I grow in love and abundance every day and inspire other to do the same. And may my energy and support enable people to reach their greatest potential. — So I think about that because otherwise I get really shy about putting things out into the world because I don’t want to feel like I have the spotlight. But this helps center me in why I do the work that I do.”
— Liz Tran
“I felt like I had taken this huge risk for nothing and was in a moment where I really doubted my spirituality. I had made all these decisions based on my integrity, my spiritual beliefs and my values, and they really hadn’t worked out. And I was so upset. I remember just crying on the floor while my husband packed things into boxes because I couldn’t do it.”
— Liz Tran
“That’s the big advice I have — always be changing. And then related to that, because everything’s always switching underneath you, you can’t look for positive reinforcement and recognition from anyone except for yourself. You’re just going to waste too much time trying to chase it down from your investors, your cofounders, and even, god forbid, your employees.”
— Liz Tran

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    • The relatability and transparency of Liz's story

    • From beginner's mind to perseverance: Embracing new beginnings and continuing the journey

    • The art of doing things differently and Liz Tran's unconventional path

    • Exploring Enneagram Sevens

    • Liz Tran's role as a supportive venture capitalist and coach

    • From consulting to venture capital: A path of passionate founder support

    • The importance of not seeking the spotlight but rather focusing on impacting others

    • A prayer Liz recites before writing to center herself and serve others

    • The challenge of listening to intuition and the need to eventually heed its guidance

    • Realizing the need to start over and follow a new premise based on intuition and your higher self

    • Unexpected opportunities and connections through chance encounters

    • When things didn't always go as planned

    • Michelle Pellizzon’s personal story about her journey from professional dancer to tech and finding fulfillment

    • Some other examples of unexpected paths leading to success

    • The importance of intuition and following the breadcrumbs or signs from the universe

    • Pivotal moments and decisions made based on values

    • Finding success in executive coaching, book deals, and personal achievements, despite setbacks

    • Using Astrology in choosing dates and making decisions, especially avoiding actions during Mercury Retrograde

    • Embracing change and adaptability at work, and why is it important

    • The significance of self-validation rather than seeking external recognition

    • The concept of AQ (adaptability quotient) as a crucial skill in the modern world

    • The benefits of having a squiggly brain, being open to new ideas, and challenging traditional paths

    • Education and the value of personalized tutoring and apprenticeships

    • The importance of cultivating curiosity and a love for learning

    • Finding comfort in the idea that children choose the right time to come into the world

    • Surrendering and accepting the flow of life

    • The concept of falling forward and trusting oneself

    • The notion of unlearning the idea that there is a right answer or the best way to do things

    • The significance of pre-orders for book authors

    • Manifesting success and the optimism of reaching a high position on the bestseller list

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