Host: Jennifer Cowley
Guest: Jacinta Robinson
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Leadership Confidence Podcast with special guest Jacinta Robinson. Following a 15-year career in national security, Jacinta is now a futures coach, strategic advisor, speaker, and the founder of Future Pivots.
We explore the critical, yet often overlooked, leadership skill of futures literacy and why anticipating change is essential in today’s unpredictable landscape. Jacinta shares her simple “See It, Shape It, Own It” framework to help you navigate uncertainty, alongside her personal story of returning from maternity leave to an unsupportive environment. This conversation will help you spot early signs of change, create psychosocially safe workplaces, and find the courage to pause before making reactive career decisions.
Key Takeaways
Building futures literacy: Stop operating under the illusion of a single, predictable future. Learning to anticipate change and plan for multiple possible outcomes is a crucial skill that gives leaders a strategic advantage and reduces reactive decision-making.
Creating psychosocial safety: When leaders acknowledge that the future is uncertain and embrace continuous learning, they give their teams the agency to adapt and the permission to safely fail without fear of retribution.
The See It, Shape It, Own It method: Use this three-step approach to detect early signals of change in your industry, design agile strategies that offer breathing room, and confidently make decisions to reclaim your agency.
The power of the anticipatory pause: When faced with a career setback or an uncomfortable workplace dynamic, avoid making emotional, rushed decisions in isolation. Taking a pause allows you to consult your network, evaluate your true options, and protect your confidence.
Links and Resources
Jacinta Robinson
Future Pivots Website: FuturePivots.au
Jennifer Cowley
Book an Imposter Syndrome Reset Session: Jennifercowley.com/reset
Watch or Listen to Previous Episodes: jennifercowley.com/podcast
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