Sustainable Success: Turn Obstacles into Learning Experiences with Dave Cooper
Life’s never going to be a perfectly smooth road. Everyone’s going to face challenges: mental health problems, imposter syndrome, dropping out of school — the list goes on. But it’s not the end. It’s never too late. Every struggle, every obstacle — approach them with curiosity and optimism, and you can transform them from roadblocks into learning experiences.
In this episode, Dave Cooper shares the proudest moments in his career in education. He also teaches us to have a positive attitude towards education and find a way to learn from every experience. Lastly, he shares his secrets to sustainable success.
Listen to this episode if you want to discover how curiosity and optimism create learning experiences.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights
[3:19] Dave’s First Proudest Moment
[5:44] Supporting Students
[8:50] The Importance of Finding Learning Experiences in Life
[10:06] Dave’s Second Proudest Moment
[15:24] Dave’s Family Life
[19:04] Dave’s Third Proudest Moment
[24:17] Dave’s Secret to Success
5 Powerful Quotes
[6:26] ‘... if a student is taking that view [that this path isn’t for them], it’s a very positive decision because they’re taking responsibility for their future in their learning. And so we would support them [...] What I would do is make sure that they’re taking the decision for the right reasons.’
[11:56] ‘... what you’ve got to do is practice, you’ve got to rehearse. If you’re giving a presentation to lots of people that you’ve never really engaged with, you just got to prepare.’
[13:04] 'I think people look at it and think it's a negative thing. It doesn't need to be. I think it's about being honest with yourself. Understand why you’re there. But equally, try not to let it impact on your relationships with other people.’
[25:11] 'We judge people, and I expect myself to be judged not by what I say I do, but what I do.'
[25:36] ‘Every leader needs a big box of well done for our teams, a tin of persistence, a bottle of ambition, and a pack of tissues.’
About the Guest
Dave Cooper is the Professor of Management and Economic Development and the Head of Business School at the University of Chichester. As Head of Department, he is responsible for developing, monitoring, and implementing new courses and programmes.
He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Computer Integrated Manufacturing. He formerly worked in the Aerospace industry and Capgemini. Joining the University of Chichester in 2003, he won several EU-funded research programmes. Dave is also a Chartered Engineer, a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
If you want to know more about Dave, you can connect with him via LinkedIn.
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