Episode 10: Inspire & Connect Like Cirque Du Soleil with Ben Potvin (Cirque Du Soleil & Liminal Co.)

Hi everyone and welcome back. In this episode, I discuss all things storytelling, creativity and inspiration with Ben Potvin, ex Creative Director for Cirque Du Soleil and now Chief Creative Officer at The Liminal Collective. As business leaders, it's often our ability to influence and connect people that underpins our company's success. Whether it's selling to clients or building a high-performance workforce. In this episode, you can expect to understand; - How to build a culture of innovation - How to inspire and align your people - How to create deep levels of connection at work - And how to sustainably, outcompete your competitors As always, if you enjoyed this episode and want to be the first to hear when new episodes drop, please like, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Most importantly, thank you for watching and listening. This podcast was created for you and I hope you enjoy the episode. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:35 Introduction and Background 06:55 Creativity: Exploration and Curiosity 25:36 AI and Creativity: Enhancing Ideas 34:33 Creating a Safe Space for Self-Reflection and Sharing 42:04 Collaborating Based on Strengths and Weaknesses 47:24 Reflecting on Values and Identity for Personal and Team Growth 58:40 Creating Deep Connections and Meaning within Teams 01:11:16 Embracing Diversity for Personal Growth and Creativity 01:23:38 Making Time for In-Person Interactions and Authentic Conversations 01:29:35 Word Association 01:31:53 Summary & Takeaways