The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

I don’t help people launch into their trajectory. I show them what it likely is. Then it’s up to them to make the effort to do whatever they’ve got to do to get there. My goal is four things. Self understanding, then self management. Understand who you are, how you’re wired, and embrace it for what it is. In other words, if you’re a head of lettuce find a salad. If you’re a hammer find a toolbox a...

“That whole yoga sutras idea, the fact that the eagle spreads its wings, then brings its wings down, the cycle of life almost. You have to experience growth in its fullest form, keep pushing yourself and your boundaries of growth, and there comes a point when you want nothing more in the world and you want to bring it down, that you want bring the wings down and spend an inordinate amount of time...

Welcome to an insightful episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of reconciling your creativity and your identity with the acclaimed photographer and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of aligning one's creative pursuits with their authentic self. Join us as we embark on a journey with Chase Jarvis, who sh...

How does what we know get in the way of what we don’t know, but need to learn? I felt like I finally knew stuff. But now I’m leaving and going into a new environment. And I began to wonder, how does all of this mastery and competence that I have built the hard way, how is that actually now going to be a liability in this new environment? I could see it wasn’t just a question for me. We’re living i...

“For me it’s pretty obvious that what people are searching for is inside. I think we’re sold that it’s outside of us. People in this world do a pretty good of selling that it’s outside of you. And you need to go get more to get it. My understanding is that doesn’t satisfying anything deep down. It’s almost like a dope fiend. It’s triggering a response that you’re an addict. And you’re never go to...

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind creating work that captivates and compels others? Join us in this engaging episode as we dive deep into the realm of irresistible work with the renowned author and speaker, Sally Hogshead. Sally Hogshead is a world-class branding expert, best-selling author, and a captivating storyteller. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares her valuable insi...

“Unfortunately we see a lot of shows like Lockup and so forth that portray a certain subset of what goes on in prison. And that’s real. But there are a lot of things that are not necessarily shown all the time that are really positive. I had no experience with prison. Never been a prison before. I stepped in San Quentin the first time. I had the same sort of perception that most people do. San Que...

Samantha Skelly, creator of Hungry for Happiness joins us to discuss the power of learning to listen to your body to develop stronger intuition Highlights  Turning fear into a catalyst for growth How small disciplines turn into a daily habits Lessons in creativity from Samantha’s time as a dancer Shutting down the world in order to hear our own voice Bringing an element of performance into th...

Michael Ellsberg, author of The Education of Millionaires and The Last Safe Investment joins us to discuss how we can spend how to increase our true wealth forever and develop superskills to increase our earning. Highlights Prioritizing the mark you want to leave on the world How the need for safety drives so many of our decisions Learning to act on our “lightbulb” moments Why our current retireme...

John Corcoran, former Clinton administration staff writer joins us to discuss how we translate relationships to revenue. Highlights How struggle inspired John to study success The power of learning to cope and adapt to new communities Not letting our decisions be guided by snap judgements Lessons from working as a Clinton administration staff writer Why charisma can be developed through service to...

Gregg Krech, founder of the To-Do Institute joins us to discuss the Japanese art of self reflection Highlights  Learning to put yourself in someone else’s shoes How emotions color our perceptions Reflecting without our emotional coloring Interpersonal skills that are an important part of character education Three questions to ask about people in your lives Co-existing with your internal exper...

Tony Stubblebline, creator of Coach.me joins us to discusss decoding human perforamnce based on his experiece of building companies, and working with well known founders like Ev William, Biz Stone, and Jack Dorsey. Highlights Using the power of leveling up to increase performance How certain career experiences reveal our path Balancing our desire to level up with being fulfilled Shifting from apat...

Happiness researcher and former CBS news anchor Michelle Gielan joins us to discuss how we can become positive broadcasters in our lives. Highlights Why we are all broadcasters What causes us to miss the meaning in certain moments Finding a way or making one with our challenges Identifying the parts of a story that are most meaningful The power of how we start conversations 7 Strategies for being...

Brad Grossman, creator of the the Zeitguide join us to discuss developing a learning curriculum in order to become future proof. Highlights  How tutoring high school kids led to meeting Brian Grazer The power of asking questions and insatiable curiosity Why our natural gifts don’t necessarily show up in a traditional way The importance of knowing why we learn the things to do Breaking the con...

Former podcast guest and Panamanian artist Mayi Carles returns to the show to talk about we turn life’s messy parts into creative triumphs. Highlights Letting go of the fear that nobody will show up Finding the moments when we put ourselves out there Dealing with unwritten cultural dogmas The tension between what we want and what’s expected Why people who believe in us help us overcome resistance...

Ben Austin, the creator of Stop, Start, Do joins us to talk about finding the motivation to change your habits.  Highlights Maintaining morale in difficult periods of our lives Understanding the difference between blame and responsibility Getting back on the path to what we’re destined to do Why people close to us resist our changes The power of tracking and measuring your progress The motiva...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Grant, a renowned Wharton professor, New York Times writer, and influential management thinker. In this episode, Grant delves into the intriguing world of non-conformity, sharing insights from his bestselling book, 'Originals.' Discover how to get comfortable with ideas that may not always align with popular opinion, and l...

Dan Coyle, author of The Talent Code joins us to talk about the common threads of people who perform at the highest levels. Highlights Assignments that sparked Dan’s interest talent Ways to develop a tendency to challenge the status quo The power of immersing yourself in multiple domains Lessons in developing talent from a skateboard park Paying attention to the moments when lightning strikes Why...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an insightful conversation with Chris Guillebeau, the creator of The Art of Nonconformity and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Guillebeau discusses his career and his new book, 'Born for This.' Discover how to create a deliberate life without a grand vision and learn valuable lessons from failures and dead ends. Guillebeau shares his insigh...

Caroline Frenette, former fashion designer and intuitive business coach joins us to discuss how to awaken your inner CEO Highlights The power of channeling your passion Deciphering true intuition from fear Finding alignment with or values  The blend of inspiration and action that’s required Persisting in spite of the people who criticize us The power of creating a beautiful experience The val...

Nancy Duarte joins us to talk about how to ignite change through speeches, stories, ceremonies and symbols. Highlights How a failure sparked an entire body of work Overcoming emotional wounds from parents The decision to focus on being the best in the world at one thing Moments in time that test our hearts and our grit Going from college drop out to speaker at the same university Turning every Obs...

Jessica Abel, comic artist and author joins us to share storytelling telling lessons from iconic radio producers.  Highlights Finding the themes inside a body of work Storytelling lessons from iconic radio producers Why our paths are rarely linear Managing the uncertainty and anxiety of creative work The conceptual story structure of how narrative journalism works Why there are no shortcuts t...

Wendy Piersall, blogger and artist joins us to discuss the evolution of her body of work Highlights What happens when we become disillusioned with our success How loss can lead to the start of true happiness Having the courage to avoid soul-sucking easy money Making decisions in the absence of external evidence Letting go of the “fix yourself” approach to personal development How forgiveness creat...

Speaker, educator, facilitator and coach Emiliya joins us to discuss science based tools from the field of positive psychology Highlights  Media driven misperceptions of communism The least useful question we can ask in adversity The difference between positive psychology and positive thinking How we give our happiness away The powerful role of ritual and community Mental health stigma in imm...

Neil Pasricha, creator of 1000 Awesome Things, returns to the show to discuss his new book The Happiness Equation Highlights Developing the habit of starting and building things The 4 simple words that block all criticism Why extrinsic motivation causes you to lose satisfaction The success triangle Psychology and human behavior lessons from a fast food restaurant Three things that help you manage...