Creativity: Uncovered

From stock broker to financial adviser to… confidence coach ?   In this episode I spoke with coach, trainer and keynote speaker Kim Payne , all about her creative journey. She shares her first memories of being labelled "not-creative" as a child, which shaped her journey and self-perception from thereon. That is, until another fateful experience as an adult helped her re-find her creative self.  ...

Often as creatives, we take our experience for granted and undervalue our skills. This often comes across when we price our work.   Enter: The Pricing Queen , aka Jasmine Designs .   Jaz is a graphic designer who has created a name for herself in coaching creatives how to know their value, and charge their worth. Basically, she is being the person she needed when she first started her business.  ...

Andy J. Pizza is a storyteller .   Whether it is through his illustrations, his books, his podcast or his public speaking, he is always seeking out new ways to dive deeper into his creativity and share authentic stories.   But, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Andy, someone who is internationally renowned, has done work for The New York Times, YouTube and Glastonbury, and has had such stars as...

What is your earliest memory of being creative?   Try and remember it… it could be good, or it could be bad.   But either way, recalling this time in your life will give you great insight into your current relationship with creativity (and some clues to get it back into your life now!).   In this episode, I share my earliest memory of being recognised for my creativity, and the impact that had on...

A cancer diagnosis was the wake-up call that UK artist Clare Morgan needed to get back into creating art on her own terms.   Now Clare sings the praises of saying "yes" to new opportunities and staying curious, as means of unlocking new levels of creative inspiration. Starting with tapestry weaving and ending up in an improv group, this mindset has taken Clare on new creative adventures that she p...

My guest this week has really put his words into action (pardon the pun!).   Tony Zerafa is a high school English teacher, who recently reconnected with his love of writing. Once he launched his fiction blog, nothing has held him back… he now writes short stories weekly and has launched his own flash fiction podcast.   In this episode we find out that Tony's writing has not only gained him classro...

Sandra Cavanaugh believes that everyone has an inner creative genius, and she uses the truisms of acting and improvisation to help people tap into it.   Her favourite saying comes from Shakespeare, ' All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players ' and taking this view she shows people how to become the writer, director and main character of their lives.   In this episode Sandra...

Public Relations (PR) is all about managing the reputation of a business or a person. For my guest, Amber Daines , a lot of her PR work is about managing the communications around when a crisis hits.     So what does this have to do with creativity?     In this episode, I found out. Amber and I also chat about the impact of A.I. on public relations, and her creative outlet, a podcast called The Po...

This episode is not about creating art out of paint or pencils. It is about creating art out of your own life. Trauma and Relationship Therapist, Laura Martin, joins me all the way from Texas to discuss what it means to be the artist of your life and to purposely craft your own life story. She takes what she knows about trauma, mental health and relationships to empower others to craft their dream...

I don't believe there is such a thing as the wrong way to be creative.   Creativity, for me, is about the process. It is about exploration, the journey, not the end result.   In this episode, I explore why, as adults, our creativity has been squashed out of us and I share a reframe so that you can start to reclaim your creativity.   This is a solo episode with just little old me and my musings.  ...

If you are thinking about a creative career but the fear of leaving your current industry and  "starting again" is holding you back, then this episode is a must listen.   I had the opportunity to speak with J.V. Hilliard , about his epic career journey pivot; from political lobbyist to published fantasy author .   And, his story doesn't end there; with new books, an Augmented Reality game and a gr...

Dr Marion Piper joins me on Creativity: Uncovered to unpack what creativity means to her and ~ spoiler alert ~ it is not just about creative practice. For Marion, it is a way of thinking, an exploration and a way of "connecting the dots".   This explains why her Ph. D is all about using creativity for post-traumatic growth.   In this episode we discuss the relationship between trauma, mental healt...

I always thought that perfectionism was a good thing. A gold star for having high standards.   However, perfectionism isn't always positive. Sometimes it can hold you back, stop you from pushing yourself and keep you from achieving your goals.   In this episode, I was joined by Kiara Johnson , a neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner , who helps people make changes in their lives, includi...

Can decluttering help you become more creative?   My guest this episode, Mel Jay , says not only can it boost your creativity, but it can make you happier and give you more time for family, friends and hobbies.   Mel is a Sydney-based decluttering coach , a podcaster and content creator , who is on a mission to help busy mums regain balance in their life. Mel joined me on Creativity: Uncovered to...

Having a small business really gives you a great opportunity to flex your creative muscles. After all, when the team is small, you have to wear many hats to get things done.   In this episode, I discuss the creativity that comes with being a small business owner , with the lovely Sasha Eburne .   A search for creativity (and a little thing called 'Rona), prompted Sasha to take the leap and start h...

It was surprisingly recently that I felt like a giant fraud… like someone was going to turn around and call me out for being the imposter that I am. And, I feel like I need to own up to that feeling.   Because, as someone who does videos (and now podcasts) frequently, you may be mistaken for thinking that I am 100% confident, 100% of the time, right?   Unfortunately, I am not. Not even close.   In...

So much of your creativity is affected by your mindset, and according to my guest Emily Chadbourne , "perception is reality" .   Em is a mindset coach who believes that we often block our own success because of fear of rejection, cultural conditioning, and a lack of connection to self. Through her coaching, she helps people push through these blocks, foster a creative mindset and achieve their goa...

Are you ready for a philosophical approach to creativity?     I bet that when you read that, you didn't immediately think that an ex-financial planner would be my guest for this conversation.     Meet Clinton Weekes , a free-range human, who works in the finance sector as a means to support his ideal lifestyle and time with his family. Clint is an incredibly deep, philosophical thinker, and in thi...

What does sustainability have to do with creativity?     My discussion with Mardi Lee , an eco-living facilitator , uncovers that there are more parallels between creativity and sustainability than you may initially think.     In this episode we discuss mindset, resourcefulness, incremental change and why everyone needs creativity in their lives.     Mardi also shares some tips on how to kickstart...

Do you ever think about your breathing?   My guest, Adam  Stanecki , sure does.   Adam is a trained breathwork practitioner who joined me on Creativity: Uncovered to talk about functional breathing and its impact on your physical state, stress and creativity.   He shares how becoming more aware of your breathing, and taking steps to actively control it, can help you get into a creative state and b...

If you have found yourself saying "I'm not creative" recently, then STOP and listen to this episode ASAP.   I simply don't believe the "I'm not creative" trope, and I challenge you to disbelieve it as well.   In this episode, I explain a little more about what the Creativity: Uncovered podcast is about and who I am making it for. SPOILER ALERT, this podcast is not just for people who work in creat...

Everyone has creativity inside them, however, some find it easier to uncover than others.   Even the most inspired can find themselves with a creative block when a deadline looms. Because, being creative, or having fresh ideas, on demand, day after day, is tough!     Creativity: Uncovered explores how different people, across a range of industries, successfully unlock, unleash and inspire their cr...