Personal & Professional Development Community
The Power of a "Yes, And” Mindset To Solve Complex Problems
With Isla Reddin – Director of the Personal & Professional Development COP
How often do you hear “Yes, But”… The Yes, but mentality is often employed to explain why action can’t be taken, or why something is too “difficult” to solve.
What if every challenge in your work environment became an opportunity for innovation? The “Yes And” mentality is a game-changer, transforming how you approach workplace problems and unlocking solutions you never thought possible.
In this session, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset to embrace challenges, turning office roadblocks into springboards for creativity and collaboration. This isn’t just about positive thinking—it's about actionable strategies that help you make tough decisions, navigate tradeoffs, and lead with confidence in today’s fast-paced work environment.
Ready to supercharge your problem-solving at work? Whether you're managing high-stakes projects or looking to break through everyday barriers, the "Yes And" mentality empowers you to say "Yes" to possibilities and "And" to new ideas.
This approach to the “Yes And” mentality emphasizes fostering creativity, collaboration, and positive thinking in problem-solving, empowering individuals and teams to navigate challenges with confidence.
Get ready to leave inspired, equipped, and ready to tackle any workplace challenge head-on with fresh perspective and creativity!
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We will discuss:
What is the ‘Yes And’ Mentality?
Shifting the Headspace: All Problems Have Solutions
Tradeoffs as a Key Part of Problem-Solving
Using ‘Yes And’ to Build Collaboration
Moving Past Limiting Beliefs and Fear of Failure
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About Your Speaker:
Isla Reddin, Corporate Performance Coach
Isla Reddin is a corporate performance coach passionate about bringing diverse tools and strategies to support individuals and teams to grow and reach their desired goals. Her background in curriculum design, training, and project management informs her coaching practice. Isla believes new tools and paradigms of learning need to be constantly created to meet the needs of individuals and society.
In her early career, Isla supported global sales, media, and PR events for international automotive, pharmaceutical, and financial services companies. In the past 15 years, she has worked in Europe and the US as a consultant and corporate performance coach with multiple clients, and as an entrepreneur in the tech, and education spaces. She understands how to help leaders and teams handle the diverse challenges they face with practical, creative, and flexible solutions.
The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
