{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Prospecting on Purpose® with Sara Murray","title":"How to Navigate Uncertainty in Work and Life with Jordana Cole","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1799,"description":"What do you do when the plan changes, a conversation goes off script, or you simply do not know what comes next?In this episode of Prospecting On Purpose®, Sara Murray sits down with leadership coach, organizational consultant, applied improviser, and TEDx speaker Jordana Cole to explore how the principles of improvisation can help us navigate uncertainty with greater confidence at work and in life.Jordana is the founder of Ignited and the co-founder and Chief Product & Research Officer at Shiftwell.ai. She holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. Her TEDx talk, “What to Do When You Don’t Know What’s Next,” has reached more than 300,000 viewers.Jordana explains that improvisation is not simply about being funny or thinking quickly. It is an ability we already use every day as we respond to unexpected situations, collaborate with others, influence decisions, and move forward without having all the answers.Together, Sara and Jordana discuss how these principles apply to sales conversations, leadership, teamwork, difficult client interactions, personal growth, and everyday life.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why you are already an improviser• How to play to the situation you are actually in• Why rigid scripts can prevent genuine connection• How to stay present when a conversation takes an unexpected turn• How to respond rather than react during difficult moments• Why co-creation matters in sales, leadership, and relationships• How to learn from mistakes without replaying them endlessly• Why recognizing what went well is essential for growth• How focusing on your strengths can improve confidence and performance• Why play, joy, and humor help us become more creative and adaptable• How to navigate uncertainty without needing to have every answerJordana also shares three boosts for recharging your inner improviser:Play to the scene you are in,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/XffrVR2GYZfCs8TRYk8YofTquIhLRj0MauaufMaQXxs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NTY0/MDliYjU2MGU1MTE3/ODE1ZDQzY2FjODhi/ZWNiOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}