Episode 97: What If the Life You Want Is Just One Experiment Away? with Tamsin Simounds
Have you ever known exactly what you needed to do, but still found yourself stuck?
We live in a world overflowing with information. Books, podcasts, courses and advice are more accessible than ever before.
Yet many of us still struggle to bridge the gap between what we know and what we actually do.
In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with leadership expert, keynote speaker and author Tamsin Simounds to explore why information alone doesn't create change - experience does.
Drawing on the principles from her book, The Experiment Mindset, Tamsin shares a brain-aligned approach to growth that challenges the way many of us think about personal development. Together, Emma and Tamsin unpack why high achievers often become trapped by their own success, why waiting until something feels comfortable is holding us back, and how embracing experimentation can create lasting transformation.
As someone who has recently launched The Next Chapter Collective, Emma deeply resonated with Tamsin's message. Building something new always involves uncertainty, vulnerability and a willingness to step into the unknown. In many ways, every next chapter is simply one big experiment - and perhaps that's exactly the point.
If you've been waiting to feel ready before making a change, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear.
One of the most powerful reflections from this conversation is considering how much you've changed over the past ten years compared to how much you expect to change over the next ten. Most of us dramatically underestimate our capacity for growth.
This episode is a reminder that the life you want isn't created through more information alone. It's created through action, experimentation and a willingness to step into the unknown.
Key Episode Takeaways:
- Why information alone doesn't create lasting change
- The difference between progress and genuine growth
- How successful people can unknowingly become trapped by their own identity
- The three levers that drive behaviour and transformation
- Why waiting for confidence before taking action rarely works
- How adopting an experimental mindset can help you navigate uncertainty and change
- Why the life you want may be much closer than you think
- Why you don't have to stay the same person you've always been
About The Guest:
Tamsin Simounds is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and author of The Experiment Mindset.
Her work focuses on helping people bridge the gap between what they know and what they actually do by creating experiences that generate meaningful behavioural change.
She is also the founder of JumpProof, a platform designed to help individuals and organisations embrace experimentation as a pathway to growth, resilience and transformation.
Show Resources:
Follow Tamsin on Instagram: @tamsinsimounds
Connect with Tamsin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsinkate/
Check Out Tamsin's Website: https://www.tamsinsimounds.com/
Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmalagerlow
Learn More About The Next Chapter Collective - https://www.emmalagerlow.com/the-next-chapter-collective
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Here's to embracing the experiment, Emma. X.
