Small and crappy can be the key to creative success. In this episode, I tell you why *and* give you a fun exercise to give it a try. Sign up for the monthly Creative Check-In call here. Feeling stuck in your creative process? Or wondering how to start having a creative process at all? Check… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #31: Small and Crappy
Jon Davey Actor, photographer, and filmmaker Jon Davey has appeared in 50 episodes of Doctor Who since its revival in 2005, as a variety of monsters including Cybermen, Daleks, Ood, and Judoon. He’s also done behind-the-camera work on a variety of projects, including quite a few music videos for Radiohead. He joins me today to… Continue reading No “What Ifs” with Jon Davey
If you've never thought of quitting as a valid creative/problem-solving technique, this week's topic may sound controversial. I hope you'll give me a chance to change your mind, because quitting might be exactly what your project needs. What was I taught about quitting that makes it hard for me to walk away? How could I… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #30: Joy
Rick Bleiweiss Author Rick Bleiweiss has always followed his creative curiosity, and it’s led him to some unexpected destinations. He was studying filmmaking when he landed the internship that would lead to a career in the music industry. At the same time, he was still making music—and he’s also always been a writer. Rick shares… Continue reading Broadening Your Horizons with Rick Bleiweiss
If you've never thought of quitting as a valid creative/problem-solving technique, this week's topic may sound controversial. I hope you'll give me a chance to change your mind, because quitting might be exactly what your project needs. What was I taught about quitting that makes it hard for me to walk away? How could I… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #29: Quit
JoAnn Nocera Creativity enthusiast and educator JoAnn Nocera knows what it’s like to stop listening to your creative spark—and she’s done the work to get hers back. Now she helps students, teachers, and parents keep that spark alive. She joined me to talk about that journey, what she sees happening in classrooms, and most importantly,… Continue reading Keeping Kids Creative with JoAnn Nocera
Journaling can be a fantastic tool both for personal exploration and for your If you think lowering your expectations means lowering your standards, and that you'll never do any worthy creative work again if you give it a try, you'll want to listen to this episode. It can revolutionize your creative process—my journaling experience is… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #28: Lower Your Expectations
Vance Neudorf Author, actor, and podcaster Vance Neudorf is a man of many talents. In addition to those three pursuits, he’s also a set designer and builder, and the executive director at the Badlands Amphitheatre, Canada’s largest outdoor theatre stage. Our conversation covers everything from his free-range childhood, his transformation into a voracious reader thanks to… Continue reading Invoking Joy with Vance Neudorf
Journaling can be a fantastic tool both for personal exploration and for your creative process. If you're groaning at the idea of journaling, you're in good company: I used to feel that way about it, too. I'll tell you what changed my mind, some tips from my own journaling practice, and give you a prompt… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #27: Journaling
Dawn Kotzer If you’ve been listening for any length of time, you’ll know that I very firmly believe that anyone who’s breathing is creative. I recently came across a definition of creativity that really rankled me, because it seemed to be saying the exact opposite was true. I contacted my friend and fellow creativity coach… Continue reading Inspired Courage with Dawn Kotzer
