Natalie Nixon

Join Natalie Nixon, CEO of Figure Eight Thinking and renowned Creativity Whisperer, as she redefines productivity. She argues that traditional definitions are harming our well-being. Nixon introduces the MTR framework—Move, Think, Rest—as a humane alternative that emphasizes creativity and reflection. Discover how playful engagement and movement can unlock human potential, drawing on innovative strategies from companies like Spotify. Ultimately, she advocates for a holistic view that prioritizes mental health and personal growth over mere output.

Natalie Nixon, an expert on creativity and innovation in the workplace, shares her insights on embracing creativity in any profession. She delves into the 3i Creativity Framework—Inquiry, Improvisation, and Intuition—showing that creativity can be cultivated. Nixon emphasizes balancing wonder with structure to foster innovation. She also discusses how the pandemic sparked new ideas, like contactless payments, and highlights the importance of enhancing one's Creativity Quotient (CQ) for sustainable innovation.

Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist and president of Figure 8 Thinking, shares her early-onset menopause journey, reflecting on feeling unprepared after her surgery. Joining her is Anne Marie Squeo, CEO of Proof Point Communications, who discusses managing menopause while leading at Xerox during a pandemic. They dive into the unexpected advantages of this life transition and how menopause’s stigma affects professional environments. Together, they advocate for a work culture that normalizes discussions around menopause and offers better support for those experiencing it.

Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon discusses her 'Move, Think, Rest' framework for unlocking potential. Topics include prioritizing movement and rest for deep thought, cultivating work differently, and focusing on the process over the outcome.

This podcast master class features creativity strategist Natalie Nixon and actress Laura Linney. They discuss leveraging creativity in a VUCA environment, embracing discomfort in the creative process, and blending creativity with skill development and intuition. The episode highlights the importance of inquiry, improvisation, and trusting one's instincts in the creative journey.