{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Cashflow Show: Entrepreneurship Insights for Founders, CEOs and Business Leaders","title":"Why 40% of Adults Struggle with Confidence in Learning New Skills – Insights from Prof. Steve Peters","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":721,"description":"Are you or your team struggling to embrace new skills at work? You’re not alone—40% of adults face a confidence dip when learning, with career optimism peaking at just 25!In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Professor Steve Peters, consultant psychiatrist and author of The Chimp Paradox, to unpack new research revealing why so many adults lose confidence in skill development.  Professor Peters explains the neuroscience behind this dip, how the brain’s risk-averse \"Chimp\" system holds us back, and how to unlock untapped potential for career growth.Discover practical strategies to overcome fear of failure, reframe self-perception, and foster a workplace culture that boosts confidence and innovation. Whether you’re a business leader or an employee, this episode offers actionable insights to thrive in today’s fast-evolving workplace.Key TakeawaysConfidence dips post-25 due to the brain’s shift to risk aversion, but this can be reversed by reframing failure and self-perception.Comparing yourself to others or perfectionism undermines confidence; focus on personal growth and realistic goals instead.Employers can unlock employee potential by fostering a culture of emotional skill-building and flexible learning opportunities.The Skills for Life campaign provides accessible resources to help adults and businesses upskill, from apprenticeships to online learning.Managing the \"Chimp\" brain through mindset shifts can lead to greater resilience, risk-taking, and career progression.Notable Quotes“Dealing with failure is a myth. What we’re really saying is I can’t deal with the consequences of failure, which is different. As adults, we can deal with anything.” – Professor Steve Peters (02:24)“If we keep comparing to others and to perfection, we naturally lose confidence because we always perceive others as better.” – Professor Steve Peters (03:20)“If I perceive myself as a proactive go-getter, my brain won’t let me sit back because it...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5TDQUThJM60yAtjdMtHop6E3IULiY5PXxdvmQ0Ytl6Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZWMx/YzQ2ZjFmMWEyNTUy/NTMyYWFjZWI2ZWM0/MzIwZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}