Deck of Brilliance: 3 Ways to Think Differently When You’re Stuck at Work

Do you ever find yourself going round in circles with the same problem or struggling to come up with fresh ideas at work? In this episode, Helen and Sarah are borrowing brilliance from the Deck of Brilliance - a creative thinking tool packed with prompts to help you break out of your default patterns and see things differently. Together, they explore three simple techniques that help you reset your thinking, unlock new ideas, and make better decisions when you feel stuck.

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Episode 535

⏱️ Timestamps

(00:00) Why we all get stuck in our thinking at work
(01:48) Borrowed brilliance from the Deck of Brilliance
(06:16) Tool #1: Make the bug a feature
(12:46) Tool #2: Switch perspectives
(22:30) Tool #3: Put the audience to the test

🎯 What You’ll Learn

- How to recognise when your thinking is stuck
- Three simple tools to generate better ideas
- Ways to get fresh perspective without overcomplicating things

📚 Resources Mentioned
Deck of Brilliance: deckofbrilliance.com

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