Still Curious Podcast EP 07: Stepping Into Someone Else's Reality - The Key To Genuine Curiosity

What does curiosity look like when the world around you is built to limit it? In this episode of Still Curious, I sit down with Kubi Moodaly, who shares what it meant to grow up curious during apartheid and how that early relationship with not-knowing shaped the way she explores her own wonder today. We talk about: Curiosity in the workplace, through an HR lens Navigating vs. exploring, and knowing which state of curiosity you're in How curiosity, empathy, and cognitive skills coexist in HR work What curiosity and deep listening look like in her volunteer work with a suicide prevention line and the crucial point of "being in that person's reality" when it comes to de-escalation Chapters: 0:00-2:00 Intro 5:40-13:00 Growing up curious during apartheid 14:00-16:30 Curiosity in the workplace (An HR perspective) 16:30- Can AI foster curiosity? 20:00 - 22:00 Navigating vs. exploring wonder in different times of our lives 22:00 - 23:00 Curiosity, empathy and cognitive aspects coexisting in an HR role 23:00 - 26:00 Utilizing intentional listening and curiosity in a volunteer role for suicide prevention ---------------------------------- About Still Curious: What is the experience of curiosity? What does it actually feel like? What happens when you engage with someone from a stance of true curiosity? What happens when you embrace it in your everyday life? Each episode, a different guest with a different perspective. The one thing they share? A willingness to show up open-minded, follow the conversation wherever it leads, and maybe discover something neither of us expected. This isn't your typical interview-style show. It's our invitation to slow down, get comfortable with not-knowing, and find your way back to exploring, versus navigating, life. Interested in more on this topic? Head over to my Substack to find articles on this fascinating subject! https://interoceptivecenter.substack.... Website: https://interoceptivecenter.com Instagram:   / interoceptivecenter   Facebook:   / interoceptivecenter   TikTok:   / interoceptivecenter   Music: 'Tale of Two Cities (Instrumental)' by Hessian (Provided by Audiio)