The myth of leaving our comfort zone

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Communication Psychology – with Gerhard Ohrband

Gerhard Ohrband, MA in Psychology (University of Hamburg/Germany)

110 episodes

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Communication Psychology: in small and practical lessons once a week. With a focus on international and multilingual business conversations. Gerhard Ohrband is a psychologist from Hamburg/Germany, specialized in Communication Psychology. He coaches individuals and companies worldwide (in 7 languages) on how to avoid costly misunderstandings and handle conflicts with employees and clients.

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The myth of leaving our comfort zone

Communication Psychology – with Gerhard Ohrband

10 minutes 58 seconds

2 months ago

The myth of leaving our comfort zone

We often hear that growth begins only outside our comfort zone. But the truth is more nuanced: sustainable progress happens in the learning zone, not when we’re thrown into panic. In this episode, I’ll share why keeping some areas of stability is vital if we want to grow boldly in others.

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