136: The Scientific Way to Push You Out of Your Comfort Zone

The World Class Leaders Show

Do you struggle to step out of your comfort zone? Join Andrea in this episode as he reveals the most impactful strategy to help you become ‘powerfully uncomfortable!’ He explores the science behind comfort zones, feelings of panic and how to overcome your brain’s automatic response to comfort and stress.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Staying in your comfort zone feels good. Your brain wants you to remain in situations that are low risk, that feel known and comfortable.
• If you don’t step outside your comfort zone then you are limiting your potential and you cannot grow.
• People often stay within their comfort zone or take big leaps and end up in the ‘panic zone’ where they are unable to sustainably reach their goals.
• Operate in a learning zone of a 25% increase. This means you do tasks that are 25% more challenging than what you are already doing. This makes the task achievable whilst still stretching your abilities.
• If you continue to operate at this 25% increase, you will continue to grow.

BEST MOMENTS

"It feels to stay where we are, it’s good to be in a comfort zone”

“Our old brain, It prevents us from taking risks, it’s trying to protect us”

“Rather than calling them as possibilities we see them as just impossible dreams”

“You are trying to do something that is possible, achievable and requires a good level of stretch”

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ABOUT THE HOST

My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.