This document outlines the agenda and content for a self-coaching class on change. The class covers concepts like mental models of change, growth versus fixed mindsets, using goals effectively, and cultivating grit. Partners engage in coaching conversations to discuss applying these ideas to themselves and setting conditions to support a growth mindset. Reflection on mindset, goals, and grit help participants consider how to use self-coaching strategies for ongoing development. The next class will focus on managing attention and how emotions influence attention.
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conversations
6. Change & mindset 15 mins
A conversation 25 mins
Goals & grit 15 mins
Another conversation 20 mins
For next time… 5 mins
Agenda
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Carol Dweck, Stanford
A mental model about ourselves
How do we perceive our abilities?
How do we perceive our mistakes?
Mindset
35. Mindset
Adapted from Carol Dweck [link]
Fixed Growth
Abilities Inherent Plastic
Mistakes Flaws Opportunities
Response Negative Neutral
characteristics
36. Mindset
Adapted from Carol Dweck [link]
Fixed Growth
Agency Diminished Heightened
Seeking Approval Challenges
Risk Averse Tolerant
consequences
50. A conversation
Prep work, Part 1…
How does this model of change apply to me?
What conditions foster a growth mindset for me?
51. Coach your partner, 8 minutes per person
How does this model of change apply to me?
What conditions foster a growth mindset for me?
Minutes remaining:
A conversation
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52. Coach your partner, 8 minutes per person
How does this model of change apply to me?
What conditions foster a growth mindset for me?
Minutes remaining:
A conversation
12 8 4 2
53. Coach your partner, 8 minutes per person
How does this model of change apply to me?
What conditions foster a growth mindset for me?
Minutes remaining:
A conversation
8 4 2
54. Coach your partner, 8 minutes per person
How does this model of change apply to me?
What conditions foster a growth mindset for me?
Minutes remaining:
A conversation
4 2
55. Coach your partner, 8 minutes per person
How does this model of change apply to me?
What conditions foster a growth mindset for me?
Minutes remaining:
A conversation
2
60. Goals
When do goals get in the way?
Focus on failure feeling of threat
Learning matters more than execution
Diminished enjoyment & intrinsic motivation
71. Another
Prep work, Part 2…
How might I use goals more effectively?
How does my mindset affect my grittiness?
conversation
72. 8 minutes per person
How might I use goals more effectively?
How does my mindset affect my grittiness?
Minutes remaining:
Another
16 12 8 4 2
conversation
73. 8 minutes per person
How might I use goals more effectively?
How does my mindset affect my grittiness?
Minutes remaining:
Another
12 8 4 2
conversation
74. 8 minutes per person
How might I use goals more effectively?
How does my mindset affect my grittiness?
Minutes remaining:
Another
8 4 2
conversation
75. 8 minutes per person
How might I use goals more effectively?
How does my mindset affect my grittiness?
Minutes remaining:
Another
4 2
conversation
76. 8 minutes per person
How might I use goals more effectively?
How does my mindset affect my grittiness?
Minutes remaining:
Another
2
conversation
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Self-coaching
Our mental models of ourselves matter
An ongoing dialogue is essential
Coaching, journaling, reflection