Welcome back to the No Labels, No Limits Podcast!This week, we are diving into a feeling we all know but often avoid: uncertainty. We’re exploring how to navigate it, thrive in it, and use it as a springboard for meaningful growth. Our guest, Scott Stirrett, is the founder and CEO of Venture for Canada and the author of the bestselling book, The Uncertainty Advantage.Scott’s journey is anything but linear. From a shaky-voiced 16-year-old being heckled and booed while presenting at the United Nations to a Gol...
Welcome back to the No Labels, No Limits Podcast!
This week, we are diving into a feeling we all know but often avoid: uncertainty. We’re exploring how to navigate it, thrive in it, and use it as a springboard for meaningful growth. Our guest, Scott Stirrett, is the founder and CEO of Venture for Canada and the author of the bestselling book, The Uncertainty Advantage.
Scott’s journey is anything but linear. From a shaky-voiced 16-year-old being heckled and booed while presenting at the United Nations to a Goldman Sachs analyst, and eventually a nationally recognized changemaker, Scott has helped over 10,000 young Canadians develop the skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing world. He has raised over $80 million for youth entrepreneurship initiatives and has been recognized by Ashoka and the Globe and Mail for his leadership.
If you’ve ever felt like an imposter, stayed stuck in the "I’m not ready" trap, or struggled with the paralyzing fear of the unknown, this conversation will help you reframe uncertainty as one of your greatest assets.
In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to reframe uncertainty: Why our brains are hardwired to fear the unknown and how to shift that fear into opportunity.
- The UN Lesson: What getting booed at the General Assembly taught Scott about staying calm under pressure and rolling with the punches.
- Managing OCD and Uncertainty: Scott opens up about his diagnosis with obsessive-compulsive disorder and how accepting the "worst-case scenario" can actually provide relief.
- Building "Risk-Taking Muscles": Practical strategies to nudge yourself out of your comfort zone every day.
- The Entrepreneurial Spirit vs. Being a Founder: Why everyone needs entrepreneurial skills, even if they never intend to start a company.
- The Power of Self-Compassion: Why being kind to yourself is a critical coping mechanism when things go sideways.
“You don’t need to feel ready to do something meaningful. Most growth starts with uncertainty." ~ Scott Stirrett
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