11 episodes

Welcome to the Growth Mindset Podcast, a show where we explore the power of a growth mindset in achieving great things and shaping the future of work. In this podcast, we dive into conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and academics in Africa and Europe who share their stories, insights, and strategies for cultivating a growth mindset.

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The Growth Mindset Podcast Asteria Pirola

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Welcome to the Growth Mindset Podcast, a show where we explore the power of a growth mindset in achieving great things and shaping the future of work. In this podcast, we dive into conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and academics in Africa and Europe who share their stories, insights, and strategies for cultivating a growth mindset.

growthmindsetpodcast.substack.com

    S1 E11 - Finding Your Feet in Entrepreneurship

    S1 E11 - Finding Your Feet in Entrepreneurship

    In this episode, Asteria sits down with Vincent Forsman, co-founder and project manager at Ambitious.Africa. They talk about breaking into entrepreneurship, managing your energy and ego as a founder, leading and working in a team, and digital work.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply curious about the power of a growth mindset, you won't want to miss this conversation!
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    • 35 min
    S1 E10 - Cultivating Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Through Exploration

    S1 E10 - Cultivating Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Through Exploration

    In this episode, Asteria sits down with Michel Weiss, the founder and CEO of Counder with a passion for startups, to discuss emerging markets.
    They dive into Michel's journey from being a young entrepreneur to discovering his love for startups, as well as emerging markets, angel investing, university curricula from a European perspective, and the future of work in Africa.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply curious about the power of a growth mindset, you won't want to miss this conversation!
    Don't forget to subscribe to the Growth Mindset Podcast to get the latest episodes delivered straight to your device.

    And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of the growth mindset.
    Follow the host (Asteria) on LinkedIn and Twitter.
    Join the community on LinkedIn and Instagram.
    Powered by Billet. Episode originally recorded on the Callin App.
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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growthmindsetpodcast.substack.com

    • 59 min
    S1 E09 - Thinking Beyond the Obvious to Understand African Markets

    S1 E09 - Thinking Beyond the Obvious to Understand African Markets

    In this episode, Asteria sits down with Tim Treagus, the Founder of Yazi, who has a passion for startups in Africa, the creative process, and refining ideas. They explore how market research is conducted in Africa, investing in yourself by being aware of the information you consume, and the importance of hybrid work.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply curious about the power of a growth mindset, you won't want to miss this conversation!
    on't forget to subscribe to the Growth Mindset Podcast newsletter to get the latest updates delivered straight to your device.

    And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of the growth mindset.
    Follow the host (Asteria) on LinkedIn and Twitter.
    Join the community on LinkedIn and Instagram.
    Powered by Billet. Episode originally recorded on the Callin App.
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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growthmindsetpodcast.substack.com

    • 44 min
    S1 E08 - How to Be an Effective Startup CEO

    S1 E08 - How to Be an Effective Startup CEO

    In this episode, Asteria dives into what it takes to be an effective CEO of a startup with Maxwell Nghidinwa, a seasoned horticulturist and founder & CEO at Fudlink. They also discuss access to information and mentorship in Namibia, building a thriving hybrid workforce, and Maxwell’s unique leadership style.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply curious about the power of a growth mindset, you won't want to miss this conversation!
    Don't forget to subscribe to the Growth Mindset Podcast newsletter to get the latest updates delivered straight to your device.

    And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of the growth mindset.
    Follow the host (Asteria) on LinkedIn and Twitter.
    Join the community on LinkedIn and Instagram.
    Powered by Billet. Episode originally recorded on the Callin App.
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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growthmindsetpodcast.substack.com

    • 52 min
    S1 E07 - On the Fearless Exploration of New Ways of Working

    S1 E07 - On the Fearless Exploration of New Ways of Working

    In this episode, Asteria chats with Max Kevin Mörtl, CEO at Master Southern Africa,, about disrupting the way we work. They dive into the way of working in Namibia and Denmark and utilizing freelancers and remote workers for increased flexibility in organization strategies.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply curious about the power of a growth mindset, you won't want to miss this conversation!
    Don't forget to subscribe to the Growth Mindset Podcast newsletter to get the latest updates delivered straight to your device.

    And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of the growth mindset.
    Follow the host (Asteria) on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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    Powered by Billet. Episode originally recorded on the Callin App.
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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growthmindsetpodcast.substack.com

    • 49 min
    S1 E06 - How Your Mental Agility Can Be Your Secret Weapon

    S1 E06 - How Your Mental Agility Can Be Your Secret Weapon

    In this episode, Asteria sits down with Jonas Ileka, Manager of Human Capital at Meatco Namibia and former Senior Human Resources Business Partner at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).
    They discuss adapting to change in the advent of hybrid work in Namibia, finding work/life balance, and managing team performance in a hybrid work model.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply curious about the power of a growth mindset, you won't want to miss this conversation!
    Don't forget to subscribe to the Growth Mindset Podcast newsletter to get the latest updates delivered straight to your device.

    And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of the growth mindset.
    Follow the host (Asteria) on LinkedIn and Twitter.
    Join the community on LinkedIn and Instagram.
    Powered by Billet. Episode originally recorded on the Callin App.
    Thank you for listening!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growthmindsetpodcast.substack.com

    • 1 hr 2 min

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