So many of us miss out on our own lives because we’re too busy looking back or worrying about what the future might hold. Gillian Ferrabee is an amazing example of someone who’s learned to embrace the present and make the most of life as it is. In this episode, Gillian joins Harris for a conversation about curiosity, discovering your unique genius, recognizing potential in others, and much more. Gillian is a performer, producer, and coach who worked as the Director of Creative Labs at Cirque du Soleil, and she has so many unique insights to share!
Episode Recap:
- This week we’re sitting down with Gillian Ferrabee (0:00:25)
- So many of us miss out on our own lives (0:04:44)
- How have you learned to choose joy and embrace life? (0:08:57)
- When we accept that everything ends, it changes our perspective (0:16:20)
- We each have a unique genius that serves both ourselves and the world (0:33:25)
- How did Cirque du Soleil create a culture that fostered belief? (0:37:37)
- Wonder is a choice and a skill we can cultivate (0:50:58)
- How have you learned to see the potential in others? (1:01:23)
- We miss magic when we limit ourselves to what we think we’re looking for (1:09:05)
- What have you learned from the practice of just being? (1:16:29)
- What does living a wow-level life mean to you? (1:23:37)
- Where to learn more from Gillian (1:29:57)
- Join us next week for some actionable insights from this conversation (1:33:34)
Links and Resources:
Harris III’s Website
Follow Gillian on LinkedIn and Instagram
