Chandana Dixit's Creativity Channel

We tend to treat creativity as a single gift, something a person either has or does not. Todd Lubart's research takes that idea apart and rebuilds it. In this episode of the Creativity Dialogues, host Chandana Dixit sits down with Dr. Todd Lubart, Professor of Psychology at the Université Paris Cité and one of the most influential figures in the modern science of creativity. With more than 200...

Most people think the hardest part of creativity is coming up with a good idea. Roni Reiter-Palmon's research suggests we are looking in the wrong place entirely. In this episode of the Creativity Dialogues, host Chandana Dixit sits down with Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon, a leading researcher in industrial and organizational psychology and one of the most influential voices in the science of creativ...

Most creativity researchers limit their scope to the living, relying on surveys, lab experiments, and interviews. Today's guest built an entirely different methodology—treating centuries of the historical record itself as raw data. In today’s deeply profound episode of the Creativity Dialogues, host Chandana Dixit sits down with Dr. Dean Simonton, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology...

This reel features Dean Simonton, pioneering psychologist and creativity researcher whose work has transformed our understanding of genius, innovation, and the science of creative achievement. In this clip, he unpacks the profound idea behind Blind Variation and Selective Retention (BVSR). Creativity rarely unfolds through certainty or a predetermined path. Instead, it often resembles trial and er...

Most people believe that the hardest part of creativity is having a good idea—but they couldn’t be more wrong. In today’s powerful episode of the Creativity Dialogues, host Chandana Dixit sits down with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a senior research scientist at Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence and director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. Turning standard creativity research...

The Temple Story | Chandana Dixit This reel features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host of Creativity Dialogues, reflecting on the layered nature of storytelling. In this clip, she explores how stories are rarely linear or simple—they carry depth shaped by perspective, context, and interpretation. She speaks about looking beyond the obvious and engaging with the nuances that give a...

What makes something truly creative? Can creativity be measured? Can it be taught? And more importantly—can creativity also be dangerous? In this fascinating episode of Creativity Dialogues, Chandana Dixit sits down with David Cropley—creativity researcher, author, educator, and one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, creative problem-solving, and Dark Creativity. Together, they explore...

This episode features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host of Creativity Unveiled, unpacking Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s influential framework of the ten paradoxical traits commonly found in creative individuals. In this episode, she explores how creativity is rarely defined by a single personality type. Instead, highly creative people often combine seemingly contradictory qualities—be...

What if everything you’ve been told about creativity is fundamentally wrong? In this episode of the Creativity Dialogues, we sit down with Dr. Keith Sawyer a globally recognized creativity researcher, jazz pianist, former Atari video game designer, and the Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Drawing from his unique journey spa...

Understanding the 5A’s of Creativity | Chandana Dixit ✨ This episode features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host of Creativity Unveiled, exploring the 5A’s framework of creativity. In this episode, she unpacks the five interconnected dimensions—Actor, Action, Artifact, Audience, and Affordances—offering a deeper understanding of how creativity emerges through interaction between i...

Understanding Creativity Beyond Genius | Vlad Glăveanu ✨ This episode features Vlad Glăveanu, psychologist, creativity researcher, and Professor at Dublin City University, known for his influential work on culture, collaboration, and the social dimensions of creativity. In this episode, he explores how creativity is shaped not only by individuals, but also by relationships, environments, and cult...

Finding the "Sweet Spot" of Performance | Creativity Dialogues This reel features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host, explaining the practical application of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s "Flow Theory" in the creative process. In this insightful clip, Chandana breaks down the mechanics of "Flow"—the state of being so absorbed in a task that time and the outside...

This episode features Dr. Arathi V.B., a distinguished Sanskrit scholar, Indologist, and the Founder of Vibhu Academy. With a Ph. D. in Sanskrit, she brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to Indian heritage and behavioral science. In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Arathi explores the profound relevance of Sanskrit and the Shastras in our modern lives. She discusses how the "addictiv...

This episode features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host of Creativity Dialogues, exploring the systems model of creativity proposed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. In this episode, she unpacks how creativity emerges from the interaction between three elements—the individual, the domain, and the field. Moving beyond the idea of creativity as a purely personal trait, she explains how id...

Understanding the 4Cs of Creativity | Chandana Dixit ✨ This episode features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host of Creativity Dialogues, exploring the 4Cs framework of creativity. In this episode, she unpacks the four levels—Mini-c, Little-c, Pro-c, and Big-C—offering a structured way to understand how creativity evolves from personal insights to professional mastery and groundbre...

A Story of Memory, Identity & Imagination | 3 Dolls ✨ This film presents 3 Dolls, a narrative that unfolds through quiet moments, layered emotions, and symbolic storytelling. In this story, the journey moves beyond surface events into deeper reflections on memory, identity, and human connection. Through its visual language and pacing, it invites the viewer to interpret, feel, and engage—allow...

Myth vs Reality of Creativity | Chandana Dixit ✨ This episode features Chandana Dixit, Bollywood playback singer and host of Creativity Dialogues, examining common myths that shape how we perceive creativity. In this episode, she unpacks the gap between how creativity is often imagined and how it actually works in practice. She reflects on discipline, process, and consistency—challenging the idea...

The 4Ps of Creativity Explained | Chandana Dixit ✨ In this episode, she unpacks the four essential dimensions—Person, Process, Product, and Press—offering a clear and structured way to understand how creativity works. From individual mindset and creative methods to outcomes and environmental influence, the conversation brings together theory and real-world insight to make creativity more accessib...

In a world that never stops talking, when was the last time you truly sat in silence with a melody? In this episode of Creativity Dialogues, we witness the mastery of Ustad Shahid Parvez. His music isn't just background noise; it’s a call to presence. Most people let music wash over them, but Ustad ji teaches us how to catch every micro-tone and every breath between the notes. The Lesson: True...

A thief teaches his son the ultimate lesson… by betraying him. Sounds harsh? Wait till you see the meaning behind it. This Zen story reveals the following: - What creativity really is - Why copying holds you back - How instinct unlocks your true potential If you're on a creative journey, this story might change how you see everything. #ZenWisdom #Creativity #Storytelling #Picasso #CreativeProc...

Komal Soneji on Craft, Creativity & Small Business Branding | Creativity Dialogues In this inspiring episode of Creativity Dialogues, host Chandana Dixit sits down with Komal Soneji, founder of Ko. Necessity, a creative venture known for crafting custom stamps that help small businesses build distinctive, handmade brand identities. Komal Soneji shares her journey of turning a simple creative e...

🎙️ Shekhar Sen on Art, Devotion & Discipline | Creativity Dialogues In this deeply inspiring episode of Creativity Dialogues, host Chandana Dixit sits down with legendary singer, composer, actor, and theatre personality Shekhar Sen for a powerful conversation on the philosophy of art and the responsibility of the artist. Known for his spiritually immersive musical storytelling and iconic theat...

#CreativityDialogues #ChandanaDixit #podcast 🎙️Welcome to another episode of Creativity Dialogues with Chandana Dixit: Movement, Mindfulness & Creative Expression | Dan Wolman | CD__ Chandana Dixit A creativity podcast dedicated to exploring art, inspiration, personal growth, and the creative process in all its forms. In this conversation, Dan Wolman, internationally acclaimed contemporary dan...

Welcome to another episode of Creativity Dialogues with Chandana Dixit, a creativity podcast exploring art, culture, inspiration, and personal growth through deep conversations with leading thinkers and creators. In this episode, Karen Anand — celebrated chef, culinary entrepreneur, author, and pioneer of India’s contemporary food movement — joins Bollywood playback singer Chandana Dixit 🎤 for a...

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Creativity Dialogues with Chandana Dixit: Myth, Soul & the Power of Story | Michael Meade | CD14 Chandana Dixit A creativity podcast dedicated to exploring art, inspiration, personal growth, mythology, and the creative process in all its forms. In this episode, Michael Meade, renowned storyteller, mythologist, author, and cultural activist, joins Bollywood play...