Chief Creative Podcast

It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. So far in this series, we discussed the core components of fostering this community, strategies for cultivating it, leading it towards sustainability, and maintaining the momentum you had in the beginning. Today, we’ll wrap up this 5-week series on Building a Creative Community by exploring the benefits and...

It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. So far in this series, we discussed the core components of fostering this community, strategies for cultivating it, and leading it towards sustainability. Today, we’ll continue this 5-week series on Building a Creative Community by discussing how we can maintain enthusiasm and momentum within a creative comm...

It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. So far in this series, we discussed the core components of fostering this community and strategies for cultivating the community you’ve built. Today, we’ll continue this 5-week series on Building a Creative Community by examining the role of leadership in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment with...

It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. Last week, we discussed the core components of fostering this community (shared values, communication channels, and fostering collaboration). Today, we’ll continue this 5-week series on Building a Creative Community by exploring strategies and techniques for inspiring creativity within a creative community....

It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. Today, I’ll kick off a 5-week series on Building a Creative Community starting with what essential components are necessary for establishing a vibrant community of creative individuals. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pr...

I recently said as a guest on a podcast that what gets me out of bed each day is that there will only be one of each day in the history of the world, so what are we doing with it? Today we’ll talk about the best investment you can make each day to get the most out of history in the making. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things tog...

I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. We’re about a month into the official start of Spring. We got April showers now and May flowers on the way. Pollen is creating chaos but also the beauty we’re about to witness. Today let's talk through some ways to use this season to Renew, Refresh, and Create your best work yet....

Today I want to share with you a simple phrase, just 4 words, that have changed everything for me mentally and creatively in the last year of my life and I believe it can change yours too. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order my first book, "Growing Upward: My Lifelong Journey with Mental Health&quot...

We've all faced failure at some point in our lives, but it's how we respond to it that can either propel us or cripple us. In today's episode, we'll wrap up our series, "The Psychology of Creativity" by talking about failure. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. ⁠⁠ Pre-order my first book, &quo...

In this very special episode of Creativity Made Easy, Dustin sits down with Matt Giesler of  @ThePodCask  to talk about Mental Health stigmas and awareness and how they can affect our creativity, both in the positive and the negative. DISCLAIMER : Dustin Pead and Matt Gielser are not professional or licensed clinicians. The opinions shared on this episode are only of Dustin and Matt in sharing the...

Today we continue our series on The Psychology of Creativity with a powerful interview with Mark Goodman of 70x7.org. Mark is an author, speaker, and soon-to-be filmmaker. His story of forgiveness is incredible and I cannot wait for you to hear more about it. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. Pre-Order my first book,...

“Mindset is such a buzzword these days, and for good reason. The rise in mental health discussion has us all more aware of how our mental state affects everything around us. So for creatives, how does Mindset play in the psyche of our creativity? “I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together.” ⁠Pre-Order my first book, "Gro...

We’ve all been in that moment where people are counting on you to be creative, provide a brilliant idea, and you got nuthin. Today, we’re going to kick off a brand new series to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month called, “The Psychology of Creativity”, beginning with mental blocks. “I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things toget...

Have you ever stepped into a project that immediately made you feel inadequate? In this episode, I’ll give you 3 simple tips to make you more creatively brave. “I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together.” ⁠ Pre-Order my first book, "Growing Upward: My Lifelong Journey with Mental Health". ⁠⁠ Subscribe to my weekly n...

Are you wondering what it will take for your team to realize their full, creative potential? Today I’ll give you 5 simple ways to raise the creative tide on your team. “I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together.” Pre-Order my first book, "Growing Upward: My Lifelong Journey with Mental Health". ⁠ Subscribe to my wee...

Are you tired of juggling multiple clients and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your creative work? After 20 years as a creative professional, let me be your guide to turning creative chaos into clarity. Yes, it's simple, but it takes a daily commitment to the work of creativity. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things toge...

Do you ever compare your creativity with others that make your work look like child's play? How do they do it? Are they really that lucky? I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams better so they can create greater things together. Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dustinpead.subst...

I’ve discussed many times before here about the importance of margin, but the place that is most vulnerable is between our ears. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. ⁠Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dustinpead.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let...

I help creatives know themselves, their process, &  their teams better so they can create greater things together. Let’s face it, we as creatives can be the most scatter-brained people on the planet. We have a plethora of ideas, feedback, social hangs, memos, and briefings all filling our minds with an endless cycle of information. This ultimately leads to a mental breakdown or constantly drop...

In this special episode, I sit down with the owner of 1898 Creative, Darren Cooper, a consulting client of mine, to help him organize his ideal week. This was originally a private session but Darren encouraged me to share it with everyone so here you go! ⁠Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dustinpead.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We’re a full week into the new year. What new opportunities have you already begun creating for yourself? Often, we as creatives get stuck in a mindset that if we are faithful to creating the right environment for an opportunity to come, then it will come when the universe is ready for us to have it. I don’t believe that. I believe opportunity comes PER what we prepare, execute, and repeat. ONLINE...

It’s been an incredible year of sharing content with you each week. Let’s take a look back on some of my favorite moments on the podcast this year. ⁠Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here.⁠ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: ⁠⁠https://dustinpead.substack.com⁠⁠ Let's chat! Book a free 30-minute call with me here: ⁠⁠https://dustinpead.com

Today we conclude a 3-week podcast series in the spirit of gift giving called “The Creatives Gift Guide”, in which we’ll discuss some gifts you can begin to give to your own creativity to take it to the next level in 2024. This week, I want to share with you an almost century-old concept made popular by a former US President. ⁠⁠Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here.⁠⁠ Subscr...

Today we continue a 3-week podcast series in the spirit of gift giving called “The Creatives Gift Guide”, in which we’ll discuss some gifts you can begin to give to your own creativity to take it to the next level in 2024. This week, let's take a step back and look at something I call “12-month Rhythms." ⁠Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here.⁠ Subscribe to my weekl...

Today we’re going to start a 3-week podcast series in the spirit of gift giving called “The Creatives Gift Guide”, in which we’ll discuss some gifts you can begin to give to your own creativity to take it to the next level in 2024. We start off with the big “G”, Goal Setting. Grab my NEW Ebook, Using ASANA for Creative Teams" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here: ⁠https://dustinpead.s...