This week’s AWiB session explored the theme of Growth Mindset, the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. From the start, the atmosphere was warm and engaging. The facilitator invited participants to introduce themselves, share their professions, and mention one fun fact about themselves. The exercise quickly created connection and curiosity in the room.

Sharing her love for trying new things, the facilitator reflected the spirit of the day’s topic. She then invited everyone to think about three prompts: one thing they’re good at, one thing they’ll never be good at, and something they weren’t good at before but improved over time. This reflection helped participants see that growth is always possible when effort and persistence are applied.

The facilitator explained that a mindset is the lens through which we view the world, shaping how we handle challenges, failure, and success. She encouraged participants to replace the limiting thought “I can’t” with “I can learn,” especially among women who often underestimate their abilities. She also introduced two main types of mindsets: the fixed mindset, which assumes intelligence is unchangeable, and the growth mindset, which believes skills can be developed through learning and practice. The goal, she emphasized, is not perfection but progress.

The conversation was lively and honest. Participants shared experiences of perfectionism and fear of failure—common barriers to growth. The facilitator noted that perfectionism often limits creativity and risk-taking. Mistakes, she said, should be embraced as opportunities to learn. She reminded everyone that women, in particular, often take on unnecessary pressure to do everything perfectly. Her advice was simple and powerful: “You shouldn’t give up; you have to be persistent.”

Feedback, she added, should not be taken personally but seen as a tool for reflection and growth. She encouraged participants to embrace challenges, value the process rather than only the outcome, and seek feedback with openness.

As the session came to an end, participants were asked to reflect on one question: “What’s one change you’ll make in how you communicate?” The discussion that followed was thoughtful and grounded, linking communication to mindset growth.

The session concluded with a sense of inspiration and renewed awareness that growth begins in the mind. With curiosity, persistence, and the courage to learn, each of us can continue to evolve, no matter where we start.

• Embrace your challenges.
• Feedback is a gift.
• Potential isn’t fixed.

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