But I'd love to think that if we had a more wonder prone society, we would meet each other with greater tolerance, with more openness, with more curiosity, with more empathy, and that it would create a more tolerant world.

Hello, and welcome to the Psychology Podcast. Today's episode is sponsored by unlikely collaborators.

Their mission is to entangle the stories that hold us back, as individuals, communities, nations, and humanity at large.

Using the perception box lens, they do this through storytelling, experiences, impact, investments, and scientific research.

Unlikely collaborators, the only way forward is inward.

Later on in this episode, I'll talk a lot more about the perception box and how it relates to this episode.

But right now, let me tell you about today's guest.

Today we welcome Monica Parker to the show.

Monica is the founder of Global Human Analytics and Change Consultancy Hatched, whose clients include blue chip companies such as LinkedIn, Google, Prudential, and Lego.

Her career has been nothing short of colorful, having been an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, a policy director, a chamber of commerce CEO, and a homicide investigator.

She's also a world-renowned speaker, writer, and the author of the book, The Power of Wonder.

In this episode, I talked to Monica Parker about The Power of Wonder.

In today's fast-paced world, most people failed to notice the richness of life.

To become more wonder prone, Monica encourages us all to slow down and pursue meaningful exploration.

When we pay more attention to the world, we become more empathetic, resilient, and exuberant.

Monica shares with us her cycles of wonder framework and how we can be more open and present in her daily lives.

We also touch on the topics of personality, post-traumatic growth, mindfulness, and education.

I really enjoy chatting with Monica about a topic that's very near and dear to my heart.

We also geek out about other things that are also near and dear to my heart, such as the importance of mind-wondering and productive daydreaming, for instance.

I really appreciate Monica and her deep dive into the science and her appreciation of wonder in this world.

So, that's where I do. I bring you Monica Parker.

Monica Parker! Welcome to the Psychology Podcast!

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