Want big change? Start with small steps| Dr. Christiane Schroeter | TEDxFolsom

Core Concept - Petite practice is a framework for personal and professional growth powered by small intentional actions [1] - Petite practice invites us to slow down, focus on what matters, and achieve meaningful progress one small step at a time [1] - STEP (Simplify, Tell, Examine, Praise progress) is a simple repeatable system designed to turn big goals into small intentional actions [3] Learning & Development - Traditional learning often focuses on performance and checking boxes, lacking grit, voice, and surprise [1] - Petite practice shifts the focus from knowing to growing, emphasizing curiosity, action, and reflection [1] - Students move from theory to motion, building and testing ideas, embracing failure as a first attempt in learning [1][2] - Petite practice encourages reflection at every step, rooting growth in deeper understanding and improvement [7] Implementation & Impact - Simplify big goals into small, manageable steps, like writing two pages a day to complete a dissertation [4] - Share goals to make them real and actionable, shifting focus to the present moment [5][6] - Praise progress and celebrate small wins to fuel momentum and create a habit of growth [7][8] - By 2050, the future belongs to those who can take change in stride by taking small intentional actions that add up over time [11]