Change is an inevitable part of life. Adapting to it requires agility, an open mind, and the courage to think outside the box. In this episode, Tiffany Burns, Alberto Chaia, Dymfke Kuijpers, Nick Leung, Jennifer Stanley, and Sven Smit share stories about how adjusting to unfamiliar situations—whether it’s coming back to work after parental leave, seeking a flexible work arrangement, or dealing with a difficult problem—has helped them thrive in their careers, sometimes unexpectedly.

We’ve all had moments in which we had to step out of our comfort zones. Our colleagues have learned that uncomfortable experiences often lead to rewarding outcomes—even if it feels awkward and challenging at the time. In this episode, Tiffany Burns, Katy George, Tania Holt, Greg Kelly, Sven Smit, and Magnus Tyreman talk about how taking control of sticky situations—whether it’s speaking up about a problem, giving tough feedback, or thinking quickly on their feet—has helped them grow professionally.

It’s when we’re on the cusp of personal growth that we can feel most vulnerable—and in those moments we have to fight the impulse to be defensive. Our colleagues learn early in their careers to view feedback as a gift that will help propel them forward as professionals. In this episode, Eric Kutcher, Acha Leke, Clarisse Magnin-Mallez, Joe Ngai, Liz Hilton Segel, Shubham Singhal, and Lareina Yee discuss times they had to give or receive feedback—or simply acknowledge that it was time to ask for help—and how those experiences helped them grow.

One of people’s most common phobias is the fear of public speaking. Our colleagues have to do a lot of it, often in high-stakes situations. In this first episode, Katy George, Tania Holt, Eric Kutcher, Chris Leech, Acha Leke, Kevin Sneader, and Lareina Yee talk about presentations they had to give—sometimes unexpectedly and without much preparation—to senior clients or large groups, and the lessons learned from those experiences.