The Common Creative

This week on The Common Creative Podcast Episode 54, our guest talks about being ideas rich. There is an image illustration of what he describes as "....the promise that in the future, there'll be something beautiful and creative and inspiring to come.", join us and find out what that image is! Let's welcome Dan Best.Dan Best is the CEO of Wolters Consulting Group. He is a highly driven, success-oriented leader who moved into executive management after a successful career in the legal profession. Dan is also an award-winning author, having co-authored the award-winning Graphic Novel, “The Amazing, Remarkable, Monsieur Leotard” in 2008.  The novel was recently translated into French and in 2017 received the prestigious honour of being named on Angoulême Official List of outstanding Graphic Novels. Dan has also written for DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics and co-published the popular Australian Comic Anthology series, Dee Vee. His creative side is not just limited to writing and in his spare time he is the conductor of an amateur male voice choir.Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-best-gaicd-441788179/ Website: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2923529-the-amazing-remarkable-monsieur-leotard & https://www.amazon.com.au/Amazing-Remarkable-Monsieur-Leotard-Best/dp/1596433019 Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/ Special Mention:Simon Cleary: http://www.simoncleary.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Common Creative Podcast Episode 53, our guest describes creativity as about taking risks and diving straight in. She tells us that illustration is imagination - those little doodles are your imaginations running wild.Let's welcome Kristina Snyder! She is a creative force in the business world as the founder and CEO of SNYDER. She uses her creativity to represent artists, illustrators, animators, and visual artists from around the world. Kristina is a former photographer and travel writer and has meandered through the creative communities in New York City since she arrived from her native Sweden. Her greatest creative expression comes out in her work in the business world, and she believes that that is what has set her apart as a successful entrepreneur.LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aka_kristinasnyder/  &  https://www.instagram.com/wearesnyder_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-snyder-3390ab6/ Website: http://wearesnyder.com Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in this new episode as our guest talks about the importance of Story Telling. She says when a story is told, it is not necessarily the end of it. That storytelling is not for those who share the story, but for the listeners! Tune in and let's welcome our guest Ike Levick, it's fascinating to hear someone who has storytelling in their business title.Ike Levick, Marketing Director, Story Telling. She has over 25 years of experience in management consulting and working for large corporates to drive communication excellence. Ike is passionate about seeking, shaping, and sharing stories that show the incredible impact Deloitte makes with their clients and people and in society.LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofagoodstory/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikelevick/ Short bio: https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/profiles/ike-levick.html Deloitte storytelling homepage: https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/stories-of-impact.html Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On to the second half, we're ready to kick off! For our 51st episode, our guest talks about the power of rituals, and how human beings love rituals. She also tells how important it is to be the custodian of an existing culture. How are they selling dreams and memories? Let's welcome Allisa O’Connell the Head of People and Culture for Flight Centre Travel Group Australia, where she has worked for over 33 years. Allisa is an avid traveler and believes travel has the ability to change people in immeasurable ways. She believes everyone should have the privilege to experience new places in their home country or around the world. Join us in our flight of creativity today!Links:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisa-oconnell/ Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flight-centre/mycompany/ Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally, we've reached our 50th episode!!! Tune in to this half-century celebration as we talk about some of the highlights and lessons for creativity. Curiosity, bravery, doubt, stand-up, and mind wandering are just some of the learnings that we discussed. A big 'thank you' to our lovely guests, listeners and to everyone who we're part of our journey! What will the next fifty bring? More amazing insights and even more superb guests. See you there! Links: Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-common-creative/id1525162918 Chris Meredith: linkedin.com/in/chrismeredith Paul Fairweather: linkedin.com/in/paulfairweatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creativity has an image problem... And yes it also needs a makeover! Join us in this week's latest episode of Tamra Rule - Creative Makeover, as she talks about how covid was a gift for Allens and how Story Telling is the answer to every brand's misconception. Tamra is a creative and commercially astute communication professional with more than 20 years of experience in a range of local and global comms roles. She is currently the Head of Communications and Brand for Allens – a leading commercial law firm about to celebrate its 200th year. Tamra is responsible for telling the Allens brand story across a range of internal and external platforms and deepening connections between the firm and its people, clients, the talent market, and the broader business community. Links: Tamra Rule: linkedin.com/in/tamra-rule-19a0a04 Allens (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/allenslawfirm/?viewAsMember=trueAllens (Website): https://www.allens.com.au/This is Allens: https://www.allens.com.au/people/this-is-allens/ Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do creatives manage self-doubt?  In this week's episode, Gemma Rasdell (professional artist and 2022 Wynne Prize Finalist) shares her insights about navigating and thriving despite creative doubt, how to totally surround yourself with a source of inspiration (ie water) and why she chooses to paint on sailcloth rather than paper.Gemma is one of Australia’s leading young artists and lives a life that sounds as though it’s a setting for a fantasy movie - she lives alone aboard her at-anchor yacht with puppy Arkie and paints every day from an island studio in Sydney’s Pittwater. Gemma’s Wynne Prize entry is currently on display at the Art Gallery of NSW and she is also hosting a solo exhibitor “Water Access Only” at The Bathers Pavilion Gallery in Mosman, near Sydney. Links:Gemma RasdallLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gemma-rasdall-0481a781Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmarasdall/Artworks: https://www.gemmarasdall.com/water-access-only-exhibitionBathers Pavilion: https://www.batherspavilion.com.au/Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshopTwo Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/Michelle Loch: linkedin.com/in/michellelochMark McGuinness: linkedin.com/in/markmcguinnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick walk to the beach or anywhere around nature, little things you see affect your creativity and it leads to new ideas and curiousity on how to apply it in our day to day life in business. Tune in to this new episode about curious creativity with our guest Bronwyn Powell, as she talks about things from innovation to being child like. She is a recognised leader for new, brave, disruptive campaigns. Such as the introduction of the McDonalds digital menu and the transformation of the in-store experience, in which she played an instrumental role and launched the “How very UN- McDonalds campaign”.Catch this new episode about how her curiousity helped her to being successful.Links:Bronwyn Powell: linkedin.com/in/bronwynpowellTwo Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/ Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How COVID impacted speaking gigs, but he innovated the game plan for the Professional Speakers Association. Catch this latest episode about creative talk with our guest Tony Eades. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of Salted Stone APAC, and is a featured expert on one of Australia’s leading business TV shows -- with 3M + weekly viewers. Tony works with growing companies to develop market leadership authority and deliver measurable ROI across the buyer’s journey. He is passionate about digital marketing and thrives on growing brands, from start-ups to corporate enterprises.Tune in and listen to how he changed his mindset from playing to win, rather than playing not to lose!Links:Tony Eades: linkedin.com/in/tonyeadesTwo Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing, Ideas & Stories That Matter! This episode of The Common Creative lifts the hood on Chris and Paul’s new workshop, Ideas and Stories that matter.  They discuss the science behind the benefit of finding new ideas in a group environment, and how good story tellers and translate their stories into the mind of their audience.  Plus lots more about their experiences of holding a live version of the workshop!  Links: Ideas & Stories that Matter: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/workshop Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/ Chris Meredith: linkedin.com/in/chrismeredith Paul Fairweather: linkedin.com/in/paulfairweatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.