The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders.  HIGHLIGHTS The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics  Thinking beyond achievement of our goals  Finding...

In this episode of the of the Unmistakable Creative, aid de camp to general Stanley Mcchrystal and Navy seal Chris Fussel joins us to share psychology, mindset and leadership lessons from how the challenges faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations. HIGHLIGHTS How the reasons we do things evolve after we start Finding the internal equation that...

In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.  HIGHLIGHTS How asking questions drives innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship The importance of letting our work be shaped by different perspectives Why questioning matters and why we don’t appreciate it as much as we should  How quest...

In this episode, author Michael Port returns to the show to share lessons learned from a 9 year acting career, and how we perform our best in high stakes situations.  HIGHLIGHTS:  Understanding the difference between approval and results How Michael turned dyslexia into an advantage Learning to turn our disadvantages into advantages The difference between self expression and self underst...

In this thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative, acclaimed author and Fortune senior editor Geoff Colvin challenges the conventional belief that talent is the sole determinant of success. Delving into the core theme of "Why Talent is Overrated," Geoff explores the undeniable value of human skills and qualities that set us apart from machines. Join Geoff Colvin as he delves into the fasc...

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, former critical care nurse Tonya Leigh joins us to talk about lessons learned from the dying, and learning to living with ambition and ease.  HIGHLIGHTS  Making the conscious decision to slow down the pace of your life  Learning to live with both ambition and ease  Lessons learned from deathbed conversations  Stepping outside o...

In this episode of the podcast, Cole Hatter joins us to share life lessons from his time as a firefighter, and the loss of two friends in a tragic accident.  HIGHLIGHTS:  Doing meaningful work that is profitable The power of systems in your business How death equalizes all of us as humans Wrestling the loss of identity and managing your psychology Doing something meaningful with the expe...

In one of the most heartwarming conversations of 2015, author-humanitarian and attorney Bob Goff joins us to talk about love, what we’re made to do, and living a life filled with whimsy.  HIGHLIGHTS What you’re able to do vs what you are made to do Infusing your life with a sense of wonder and taking a childlike approach to everything  Viewing things as additions and interruptions ...

In this episode of the podcast, live event artist John Bukaty shares his incredibly journey from college football player to becoming a Rock n Roll painter. HIGHLIGHTS The journey from football player to artist  Dealing with several tragic losses in a row Uncovering the archetypes that lead to our calling Lessons learned from the football field  The gifts of education that come from...

In this episode, Accidental Creative founder Todd Henry returns to the show to talk about the keys to harnessing the power of your authentic and creating work that resonates with other people. HIGHLIGHTS Giving ourselves space and freedom for exploration and play  The freedom that comes with having limited options Essential elements of a substantive body of work  Learning to be decisive...

In this episode of the podcast, Sean D Souza joins us to share is journey from comic artist for India’s newspapers to running a wildly successful copywriting business.  HIGHLIGHTS Writing comic strips for Indian newspapers How adversity gives us an opportunity to make improvements in lives  The power of persistence in a career path Making the transition from cartoonist to copywriter Copy...

In this episode, Transhumanist 2016 Presidential candidate, Zoltan Istvan talks to us about how artificial intelligence will impact the future of humanity and government.  HIGHLIGHTS Developing the belief to accomplish audacious goals like running for president What its like be the first atheist presidential candidate Finding the drive to be radical How the meaning of life changes when there...

In this episode SOMA Water Filter founder Mike DelPonte shares his story of how a light bulb moment lit the spark for starting his company and the essential questions to ask in order to discover our calling.  HIGHLIGHTS The three questions to ask if you want to find your calling Lessons learned from running a global nonprofit Why being a great thinker is essential to your growth How difficult...

In this episode of the podcast, Moleskine’s director of brand and public relations, Erik Fabian, joins us to talk about how a notebook can serve as a platform your imagination and the pillars of an iconic brand.  HIGHLIGHTS Erik’s early influences from art teachers and theatrical performance  Trusting your sense of joy Finding our sense of community as adults  Why in-person events c...

In this episode of the podcast, Chris Bailey talks about lessons learned from a year of conducting experiments in productivity.  HIGHLIGHTS A series of productivity experiments that led to Chris’ year long project   Learning to see what our potential future could be The importance of spending your time on things you value and add meaning to your life  Why the idea of what...

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative podcast, we welcome back Ashley Ambirge, the audacious founder of The Middle Finger Project and CEO of House of Moxie, Inc. Ashley's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she navigates her way from living in a trailer to establishing a wildly successful copywriting business. Ashley's story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-reliance....

In this episode of the podcast writer and speaker Jon Acuff talks about writing multiple books and the critical ingredients for a career do over. HIGHLIGHTS How creative frustration led to the star of Jon’s first blog Why we have a tendency to write off our defining moments The great lie of apathy that keeps people standing on the sidelines The role that community plays in every creative endeavor...

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemmer Hanson talks about unlearning everything that we know about business.  HIGHLIGHTS:  How being a blog reader lead to becoming the co-founder of a company  The power of exposing yourself to the right group of people  Why we can’t necessarily predict the the future based on our past Leveraging a deep...

Don Miller fell in love writing at a very early age, when believed he was naive enough to make a living at it. Writing a newsgroup newsletter for the local church lit the spark for a writing career that has spanned many years and several best sellers.  HIGHLIGHTS Owning our formative experiences as part of the journey  The war of identity that comes with growing up  How brain c...

Rob’s early curiosity about life’s big questions planted the seeds for reinventing the experience of church and creating a community with room for doubt, discovery and belief  HIGHLIGHTS  Rob’s early curiosity about life’s big questions  Creating a community with room for doubt, discovery, and disbelief Developing the extraordinary sense that life is a gift Viewing your life as a gi...

In this episode, through the lens of a riveting life story that involves the tragic losses of both a mother and sibling Ted Ryce discusses how we integrate health and fitness into the bigger picture of our lives.  HIGHLIGHTS Learning to resolve incredibly traumatic loss and grief  Breaking the addiction to our painful thoughts and our suffering Redirecting energy into creation  The...

In one of the most inspiring and poetic conversations of 2015 Phillip Mckernan talks about the pillars of a meaningful life.  HIGHLIGHTS:  How a culture can enrich you at your core Taking the time to figure who we are and how we want to express it in the world Why we get so far into our lives without clarity about what we want 3 Basic pillars of a meaningful life What causes people to en...

In this episode of the podcast, illusionist and magician Michael Grandinetti talks about bringing a larger than life vision to your work, the power of not knowing what you can’t do and the magic of possibility. HIGHLIGHTS:  The power of not knowing what you can’t do Navigating a career that has no map The values that comes from paying your dues Learning to adjusting to fee...

In this episode of the podcast, author, educator, and executive director of the Stanford Technology Ventures program, Tina Seelig talks about why most rules are just recommendations, the power of writing a resume of your failures, reframing problems to give us an expanded set of solutions and much more.  HIGHLIGHTS:  What happens when we do the right things for the wrong reasons Why pass...

In this episode of the podcast, creator of Think Clearly, Mathias Jakobsen talks about how to use pen and paper develop a practice for hatching your visions and making them come true.  HIGHLIGHTS:  How computer programming resulted an infinite supply of building blocks Learning to letting go of perfectionism Reconnecting with our sense of boundless imagination The power of exploring mult...