The Common Creative

In this week's episode, we are thrilled to introduce Dr. Mark Williams, a distinguished neuroscientist  and educator who is on a mission to create a ‘brain healthy world’. 

During the show, we delve into the intricate relationship between technology and the human brain.  Mark, sheds new light on the detrimental effects technology, particularly on our creative faculties. (He suggests a couple of powerful and practical solutions:  d...

Nik Robinson is the founder of Good Citizens, a company dedicated to untrashing the planet by  transforming plastic waste into stylish eyewear. 

Nik's diverse career has taken him from being a radio broadcaster and creative director to a donut maker and lecturer. He's driven by a deep passion for utilizing his creative talents to address critical issues and drive positive change. In 2018, he embarked on his mission with Good Citiz...

This week's episode features Avi Liran - “The Eternal Optimist”.  A professional speaker and trainer, Avi's message is clear: the best way to nurture your soul is through the habit of seeing things positively and bringing delight into the world.  (As he points out, if you wake up each morning in a real bed with access to running water you’re already much more lucky than millions of others).  In this delightful conversation, we expl...

Welcome to this week's episode featuring Steve Sharp, the 'workplace whisperer.' Steve shares his wisdom on cultivating workplace creativity and improving teamwork. Discover how to foster a culture where individuals feel empowered to contribute and collaborate effectively.

With over 25 years of experience leading large teams and conducting more than 150 leadership development and high-performance culture workshops, Steve's insight...

A creative powerhouse with a reputation that most can only dream about,, Scott Belsky  wears many hats: entrepreneur, author, investor, and now an integral part of Adobe's leadership team. He's the genius behind Behance, the go-to online platform for the creative industry, where talent is showcased and discovered. Scott led Behance as CEO until Adobe's acquisition in 2012.

His influence extends beyond Behance; Scott has been an ea...

Step right into our creative snippet, a mini-episode that provides a glimpse of this week's main attraction featuring, Lenny Ravich, a presenter, teacher, an author and has a youthful spirit that's truly inspiring.

Join Chris and Paul as they explore the profound art of reframing everyday events and how humor can ignite creative thinking. 

This episode is a joyful journey into the world of humour and the enriching rewards of opti...

Lenny Ravich, 87,  joins us from Tel Aviv in Israel at 1:00 AM local time - a supremely youthful presenter, teacher  and author of the best-selling book, "Everlasting Optimism."   

Lenny is also the co-creator of “Delivering Delight” alongside Avi Liran, where they offer crazy-sounding keynotes on "Dance Life. Don't Drag It" and workshops on "Humour and Laughter as a Way of Life." 

But there's more to his humour than meets the ey...

Embark on a journey into the world of creativity with our mini episode, a glimpse of our featured conversation with the multi-talented Joey Coleman. As a lawyer, coach, singer, and watercolorist, Joey effortlessly blends the realms of art and business, with a special emphasis on visual and cyber creativity.

Join your Chris and Paul, as they delve into a captivating discussion with Joey. Discover how he's reshaping the landscape of...

Welcome to this week's episode, featuring Joey Coleman -  lawyer,  coach, singer, and watercolorist. Joey weaves creativity into the world of business, with a particular focus on visual and cyber creativity. (If there's one thing Joey exemplifies, it's the power of showing someone something in a way that makes them believe so that they’re motivated to help).

Joey's Wall Street Journal #2 best-selling book, "Never Lose a Customer A...

Welcome to this week’s creative snippet, offering a sneak peek into this week's featured episode featuring Kristi Herold, as the author of "It Pays to Play" and the CEO of JAM, Kristi sheds light on the captivating concept of play as a transformative force for business and creativity.

Join Chris and Paul as they embark on a fascinating conversation about Kristi's insights. Discover how seemingly simple playful initiatives, like...

Is play something to be reserved for the safety of home or ring fenced as something that’s only for the kids?

In this week's conversation, Kristi Herold, author of “It Pays to Play” and the CEO of JAM we learn that there’s a reason we should all embrace play as a fuel for business and also creativity.

As Kristi explains, even simple playful structures such as a company sports team or a ‘shout out slack channel’ help people to get...

Step right into this mini episode of our creative snippet, offering a sneak peek into this week's featured episode featuring the remarkable Maz Farrelly, a producer who seamlessly marries boundless creativity with efficient delivery.

Join Chris and Paul as they delve deep into the realm of TV and creativity. Their discussion is a treasure trove of insights, covering writing techniques, innovation strategies, and more—too numerous ...

How do TV producers juggle the need to ride the creative wave whilst keeping the show on-budget and on-time?  What is the secret behind the success of TV favourites  like Big Brother, The X-Factor, Dancing with the Stars?

In her stellar career as an international TV producer,  Maz Farrelly has commanded  the biggest teams, budgets, and audiences, and worked with superstars. She co-created the long-standing ABC Current Affairs show...

Welcome to this mini episode of our creative snippet, where we'll preview this week's main episode featuring Gavin Blake, a unique professional scribe. He's known for "drawing mostly in words" and excels in visually capturing events, conferences, talks, and more.

Join us as Paul and Chris explore Gavin Blake's fascinating journey and discover the transformative power of visual scribing in communication and memory retention. Whethe...

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, Gavin Blake, a professional scribe who brings a unique approach to his craft. Often described as someone who "draws mostly in words," Gavin's expertise lies in visually capturing and recording various events, conferences, features, talks, and keynotes.

With over two decades of experience in drawing conversations, systems, and stories, Gavin's work has left a lasting impact at over 70 ...

Welcome to this mini episode of our creative snippet. Having a look at this week's main episode - Neal Foard, a seasoned advertising and marketing expert who has worked with renowned brands such as Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony.

Prepare to be captivated by Neal Foard's heartwarming and meaningful personal stories. In every tale he shares, there's a precious gift and a profound message awaiting you. Neal's genuine and beautiful soul s...

In this week's episode, we welcome Neal Foard, a seasoned advertising and marketing expert who has worked with renowned brands such as Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony. With over 25 years of experience.

The show is peppered with Neal’s own personal stories, which showcase not only the way stories communicate meaningful  ideas but also how a story is richer and deeper if delivered in a straightforward unassuming style. (Or maybe it’s jus...

Did you know AI bots can hallucinate?  The term doesn’t mean that Chat GPT is taking drugs (!!) - instead it’s a technical term to reflect the fact that AI can ‘invent or derive answers to questions that it doesn’t have a direct answer for.  

In other words, not everything that a bot states is true and, in their own way, bots are gaslighting or promoting ideas that appear to be based on fact.

In this episode, Jeremy Wagstaff, tec...

This week's guest on The Common Creative, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, CSP—a trailblazing strategic futurist and highly sought-after international keynote speaker. With his knack for simplifying complex ideas and captivating audiences, Mark has inspired over 100,000 leaders across more than 25 countries on all continents.

In this episode, we dive deep into the captivating realm of future tech, with a special focus on artificial intellig...