Anatomy of a magazine cover
The Creative Life
MAY 19, 2025
And what it might teach us now, about creative process. The post Anatomy of a magazine cover appeared first on The Creative Life. My memories of a 35-year-old magazine cover.
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My Creative Process (on the Podcast that Produces Jewelry)
Lateral Action
JANUARY 21, 2025
In this interview you get to eavesdrop on two different creative processes: My writing process as a poet , and how I use poetic form (in this case the stanza from Keats Ode to a Nightingale) as a focus for my conscious mind and a doorway to imagination. And what role, if any, does conversation play in your creative process?
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A Better Way to START your SMART GOAL process
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
If you’re really stuck in the creative process, your heart is telling you something. I did, and found myself backward mapping my entrepreneurial journey and found the START before SMART goal process. Listen to it. The Start of START. Sure I could talk SMART goals, almost every leadership development person can.
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‘The creative process is fabulously unpredictable. A great idea cannot be predicted’
McKinsey
JUNE 6, 2023
In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.
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How to feel more inspired
The Creative Life
APRIL 8, 2024
It's a crucial part of of our creative process The post How to feel more inspired appeared first on The Creative Life. Stare at strangers. Talk to friends. Go swanning about, looking for inspiration.
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How to feel more inspired
The Creative Life
APRIL 8, 2024
It's a crucial part of of our creative process The post How to feel more inspired appeared first on The Creative Life. Stare at strangers. Talk to friends. Go swanning about, looking for inspiration.
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The siren song of distraction (and how to fight it)
The Creative Life
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
One of the treats I look forward to in my in-box each week is Daisy Buchanan’s Creative Confidence Clinic newsletter. Searingly honest and often very funny, it dissects creative process and the blocks we put in our own way.
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What is Creativity? || The Human Potential Lab
Scott Barry Kaufman
APRIL 27, 2023
Other fascinating areas of investigation include the link between mental illness and creativity and the neuroscience behind the creative process. Not only that, but researchers have been able to identify what predicts divergent thinking and its association with certain personality traits.
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Embracing Even The Pain of the Creative Process – Part 2
The Creative Mind
JULY 25, 2023
Many artists use creative expression to explore and express pain in life, but does creative work itself have to be painful for most of us? The post Embracing Even The Pain of the Creative Process – Part 2 appeared first on The Creative Mind.
Unsafe Thinking with Jonah Sachs
Scott Barry Kaufman
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Dual-process theory and creativity. The importance of context for creativity. The different phases of the creative process. How can you challenge and change yourself when you need it most? The importance of rocking the boat. The benefits of collaborating with your enemies.
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How to run a successful brainstorming session
Creativity at Work
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
How to run a successful brainstorming sessionHow to run a successful brainstorming session and avoid the traps that cause brainstorming to fail This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the creative process and provide some structure to brainstorming.
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Spotting Creative Potential || Troy Carter
Scott Barry Kaufman
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Website: www.venicemusic.co/ Twitter: @justcallmetroy Topics The golden age of hip hop Spotting creative potential East coast VS West coast hip hop Discovering Lady Gaga Be willing to bet on yourself Musical geniuses The creative process How AI is changing music Discovering new artists Helping independent labels
Ed Catmull || The Soul of Pixar
Scott Barry Kaufman
MAY 6, 2021
34:36] How to create a sustainable creative culture. [43:22] 46:01] How to protect the creative process and handle internal conflict. [56:33] 1:03:32] The core principles that make Pixar so creative. [1:10:17] He lives in San Francisco with his wife and children. [1:04] 7:30] The evolution of computer graphics. [12:20]
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The World Needs Your Story (Cathy Fyock)
Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 19, 2017
I will block writing time on my calendar, and I will honor that time commitment and hold it as sacred, creative time. I pledge that I will not allow my negative voice to guide my thinking or stop my creative process. I will surround myself with people who love me and support my writing.
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Celebrated Authors Share Their Secrets To Creativity in “Light the Dark” (And We Can All Benefit!)
Creativity at Work
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Creative Process What inspires you? This gem of a book is filled [.]
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Holistic Transformation: The Double Diamond Coaching Approach Coaching Model
International Coach Academy
JULY 24, 2024
As a licensed architect and designer, I apply a creative process similar to design thinking , zooming in on details and out to see the bigger picture, facilitating personal growth. Holistic Transformation This coaching model fuels creativity and positive change, aligning with the ICF’s coaching definition.
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Finding Flow – Pursuing the Worthwhile Moments
International Coach Academy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The ICF defines coaching as ‘partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Optimal experience is thus something we make happen. Csikszentmihalyi, 1990).
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Jon Kolko on Creative Clarity & Bringing Creative Thinking Into Your Company
Creativity at Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Jon Kolko on Creative Clarity & Bringing Creative Thinking Into Your CompanyManaging 'wild and unpredictable' creative chaos in business I believe creative chaos is the biggest fear business managers have about creativity.
Trust the Creative Process With Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman
The Creative Mind
JUNE 29, 2022
Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman says “My passion is supporting Creative Hearts to build loving relationships with themselves, express their creativity, trust their inner wisdom and carve out a life that’s personally meaningful and fulfilling to them.” ” Here is one of her podcast episodes: From the Show Notes for Ep.20.
Agile Team
International Coach Academy
JUNE 30, 2022
Coaching is an alliance between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. A Coaching Model By Lynn Winterboer, Agile Teams and Widows, UNITED STATES. Agile Team Coaching Model.
The Future of Human Coaches in the Age of AI
International Coach Academy
JANUARY 7, 2024
Background for Coaching The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as ‘ partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.’ (ICF, What would make a chatbot a genuine partner in the coaching process?
The Innovate Transform Grow Coaching Model
International Coach Academy
APRIL 3, 2024
I nnovate Innovation is a creative process of your mind, the application of your knowledge in novel ways that help unblock the current status quo in yourself. The benefit my client receives shouldn’t wither after I’m gone, but rather they continue to thrive and prosper through an elevation of their awareness, skills, and application.
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Director Alejandro Inarritu on Creative Work
The Creative Mind
DECEMBER 21, 2022
“In the creative process every human being is confronted with doubts and contradictions and flaws…” Acclaimed for his films including “Amores Perros,” “Babel” and “21 Grams,” Alejandro González I.
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The “OUTSIDE” Coaching Model
International Coach Academy
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Your desire to change something is also the starting point of the OUTSIDE model, the outcome , keeping the spirit of the ICF’s definition of a coaching relationship: … partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential … [1] You, as the client, are the expert (..)
Six secrets to true originality
McKinsey
AUGUST 5, 2016
Author and professor Adam Grant shares six tips on generating great ideas, including reframing your creative process, not worrying about being too old, and learning how to procrastinate artfully.
The SEED Growth System Coaching Model
International Coach Academy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Foundational Principles Business coaching is defined as ‘partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential’. SAI- Australian Coaching Standards).
Coaching for Self-Actualization
International Coaching Federation
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
In fact, ICF defines coaching in part as “… partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”.
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TREK – A Coaching Journey
International Coach Academy
JULY 7, 2022
International Coaching Federation defines coaching as ‘partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership’.
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How Comedian Adam Conover Made A Netflix Show With President Obama
Forbes Careers
AUGUST 18, 2022
We also chatted about what his creative process was like on his previous shows CollegeHumor and Adam Ruins Everything. I spoke with Adam Conover about his new show on Netflix, The G Word, and his experience working with former President Obama.
Creativity and Ego
The Creative Mind
DECEMBER 27, 2022
“My personal creative process has always been very torturous, because I try to be a perfectionist. The post Creativity and Ego appeared first on The Creative Mind. That’s the way the ego works.” “But at the same […].
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The Emotionally Attuned Coach
International Coaching Federation
MAY 16, 2023
In addition, the energy that we spend suppressing our own emotions, even subconsciously, dampens our ability to help the client tap into their own internal creative process. When we remain distant and out – of touch with our own emotional responses, we may inadvertently create distance in the client-coach relationship.
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Incorporating Mindfulness Meditation Into Coaching Practice
International Coach Academy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as ‘partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.’. Coaching involves a dialogue between a coach and a client with the aim of supporting the client to reach a goal.
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Exploring xTiles: A new visual note-taking app
Mind Mapping Software
JUNE 25, 2022
Kuchur: Our ideal user is a creative person. People who like to brainstorm, to write, to research will found xTiles as a valuable assistant in their creative process. Frey: Specifically, how does xTiles help its users to be more creative? What types of people can benefit the most from it? How does it encourage “A-ha!”
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One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction
The Creative Life
MAY 27, 2024
The post One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction appeared first on The Creative Life. The key to getting things done? Try to do less. Then focus, ruthlessly.
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10 Strategies For A Creative Company Culture With Examples You Need To Know
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Drives Innovation & Ideation : A creative company culture unleashes a continuous flow of fresh ideas, driving innovation and groundbreaking concepts. Improves Productivity : Engaging in creative processes boosts motivation, resulting in higher-quality work and increased productivity.
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How to focus on work that matters
The Creative Life
MAY 20, 2024
How do you create distraction-free time to focus on your creative projects? The post How to focus on work that matters appeared first on The Creative Life. You pay yourself first.
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Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.
The Creative Life
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Want to be more creative, productive – and happy? appeared first on The Creative Life. Just go for a walk. It's magic! The post Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.
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How to be an overnight success
The Creative Life
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The post How to be an overnight success appeared first on The Creative Life. Don't be a Cinderella, waiting for your fairy godmother to come rescue or discover you. Make your own magic!
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Power up your productivity with a weekly review
The Creative Life
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Taking time to assess the past week and plan the next one can transform your business – and your life The post Power up your productivity with a weekly review appeared first on The Creative Life.
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10 Moves To Unleash Creativity At Work For Better Output
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
In the process, you will earn a more energized, activated and engaged workforce. To spark the creative process, every team should get the chance to invest time in some side projects. In fact, it’s the best way to enhance productivity, performance and the creativity process within the teams.
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Time management for creatives.
The Creative Life
JULY 1, 2024
Making time for your creative work is important. The post Time management for creatives. appeared first on The Creative Life. Here's how to do it.
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How to be an overnight success
The Creative Life
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The post How to be an overnight success appeared first on The Creative Life. Don't be a Cinderella, waiting for your fairy godmother to come rescue or discover you. Make your own magic!
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What Motivates People to Implement Behaviour Change and How Can This Knowledge Be Utilized in Coaching?
International Coach Academy
JANUARY 17, 2023
It is the role of the coach to partner with the client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires clients to maximize their personal and/ or professional potential (ICF, 2021) to support the client in achieving this change or in getting them closer to achieving the desired goals than they have ever been before.
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How Can Coaching Support Personal and Professional Development?
International Coach Academy
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
partnering in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires a person to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership. We partner together to find the answer from within the client. What is coaching?
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