Bloomberg Businessweek has a terrific article on what schools most value innovation and creativity (see the image below for the top ten schools). Why did they research that? It’s because creativity, innovation, and the ability to run a small business are going to be the most valuable skills in a post-COVID business world. Here’s a…
Got a creative idea but don’t know what to do with it? Is it sitting in your head and won’t let go? Or is it a will-o’-the-wisp that you keep having to chase? Episode 20180602 In today’s Self-Made Creative episode, I explore how to handle the lightning strike of Creative inspiration. There are multiple methods…
In today’s Self-made Creative podcast episode, I explore and detail how I sparked and revolutionized my writing ability through a project I did. For a year, I did this and revolutionized how I write and how I communicate. I also developed the programs and workshops that I do today to help people find their creative…
In today’s episode, I explore my morning routine and what I do to be productive. I’ve received several emails recently asking about that very thing and thought I would detail it for you here today. I’d also love to hear from you. What do you do to be productive? Do you have a specific morning…
In today’s Self-made Creative podcast episode, I talk about the dreaded pronoun and pronoun placeholders. Sometimes what’s inside our heads does not come across to the people listening to us. The pronoun often masks the meaning or deflects the meaning all together. I give some strategies on how to be more clear and how to…
If you haven’t heard, Sir Anthony Hopkins’ (the actor) composition, “and the waltz goes on,“ go here and take a listen. Why? Because it shows us something special. This man, this actor who has reached every height of his career, still wants something else. I believe he started out as a Music person and then…
Here’s an easy way to spark some creative thinking and problem-solving. Pick a card, any card. Every card has a different object. Figure out its story. Does everyone want it? Is it causing problems? Conflict? How will you resolve things? How will you solve the problem? Answer those questions with the story. Then, transfer those…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words. I’m on a weekend getaway right now, but I got up extra early to write in the journal and get a bunch of work done. I love that I love what I what I do. I love that my work feels like playtime. We all deserve that. We are all…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words are a reminder to myself. In the middle of June, I set myself a goal that by the end of July, I would book one of my latest workshop offerings with a company or an organization. I took the last month to work on my website, my presentation, and…
(Today’s Show Up! Journal power words): Make your mind your inspiration and make your body your instrument. That’s how you create, make art, and change the world. All the thoughts and inspiration in the world don’t mean diddly unless you use them to do something, unless you make them express something. If you don’t use…