54: A Blueprint for Experiments

By now our listeners have heard us talk about ‘running experiments’ in our process for making change happen in our work and in other domains of our lives… but what does that mean, really? It’s not an understatement to say that we think experiments are key to growth and development. (And we think the Inside Hive in the company of coaches and a supportive community is a great place to do this work!) We offer a blueprint for experiments in this week, starting with the question: What are you trying to find out or do differently? Nayla offers that sometimes clues for our experiments are in the way we talk to ourselves and others about what we are drawn to, when we say things like: I’m afraid… I’m worried… I don’t think… I wonder if… Great!  Those thoughts often point us in the direction of the thing we can plan and design an experiment around. But experiments aren’t just about thoughts and plans – they require action.  Eric makes the case for the value of public declaration beyond the people who are already in our cheering squad, to help us stay accountable for moving forward. We talk about incremental, measurable steps, the value of looking at the information gathered in our experiments neutrally…(and how hard that can be!) and how to think about knowing when we’ve collected enough information and are ready to decide what it means. We offer a handful of personal and client stories, the ups and downs of experiments we’ve tried, and would love to hear from our listeners about the experiments you’re running on the way to new adventures in your own career and life. You can listen to the episode on our website: www.insidejobthepodcast.com or on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and sign up for the newsletter – we have a lot of exciting things coming out over the next few weeks!   Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.   To learn more about us and our work, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at [email protected].   To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, check out our show notes.   Let’s connect! Instagram Facebook   We’d love to hear from you.