๐๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต: Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC), an organization that has supported over 10,000 young professionals in launching their careers. He is also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a book that equips people of all ages to embrace change and uncertainty as a superpower instead of fearing it. Scottโs work has raised more than $80 million to empower Canadaโs future leaders, and heโs passionate about helping people strengthen their "risk-taking muscles" to thrive in todayโs rapidly evolving world.
๐๐ฑ๐ช๐ด๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ข๐ณ๐บ: In this episode of Growth Ready, Steve Mellor sits down with Scott Stirrett to explore how uncertainty, often seen as a roadblock, can become our greatest advantage. From the six core pillars of thriving in uncertain times (including self-compassion, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset) to building risk-taking muscles and investing in community, Scott shares actionable wisdom from his book The Uncertainty Advantage.
Whether youโre an early-career professional or decades into your journey, this conversation will help you shift your mindset, embrace risk as growth, and strengthen your ability to thrive in times of change.
๐๐ฆ๐บ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐ด:
-Why uncertainty is baked into our DNA
-The six pillars of The Uncertainty Advantage
-Building risk-taking muscles through small daily actions
-How adaptability and generalist skills future-proof your career
-The power of community in navigating uncertainty
-Success stories from Venture for Canada alumni
-The myth of โone big riskโ vs. thousands of small bets
-How reflection and feedback accelerate growth