The Common Creative

Photographer Paul Harris has met the Queen and worked with A-list celebrities… and yet it’s the real people and their stories that stick with him the most. Having worked at The Age where you’re only as good as your last Page 1, Paul has had to deal with all manner of people, situations and surprising circumstances - and as a result has some fantastic creative insights about curiosity, mindfulness and taking risks.     Currently working on a personal project called “In the Long Run”, Paul has been meeting with a number of people training for the Gold Coast Marathon and exploring the unique reasons people have for running and why they push themselves and their bodies to the limit.   Join us and this fascinating photographer for a wonderful episode about finding the magic around the edges and to learn how passion projects can also teach you about yourself.   Links/References Paul Harris: https://www.paulharrisphotographer.com/ In the Long Run project: https://www.paulharrisphotographer.com/in-the-long-run The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 8,000 people across Australia sleep rough every night and as a result of being vulnerable and unprotected, hundreds lose their lives each year due to attacks, suicide, overdoses and pneumonia. The average life expectancy of someone who is sleeping rough long-term is just 47 years old.  Having been personally impacted by homelessness, for Norman McGillivray this was unacceptable. He created Beddown to address the situation of sleeping rough through utilising carparks which had previously remained vacant at night and turning them into safe, accessible accommodation which allows guests a safe place to sleep as well as access to services that will help repair their quality of life. When planning and building code began to present as an obstacle, Norman was introduced to Natalie Rayment, the Executive Director of Wolter Consulting Group. Incredibly inspired by Norman's idea and with a career in town planning, Natalie was able to help turn Beddown into a reality.  Join us for an incredibly moving episode of The Common Creative, as Chris and Paul speak with Norman and Natalie about the design thinking involved in the creation of Beddown and the planning associated with making this incredible initiative possible.    Links/References Norman McGillivray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normmcgillivray/ Natalie Rayment: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-rayment-a30a0832/ Beddown: https://beddown.org.au/ The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a fantastic episode this week as Chris and Paul talk with Mark McGuinness - poet, creative coach and fellow podcaster!  Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on creativity that is jam-packed with insights including the power of building assets in the creative world, taking the time for ideas and just what creative symbiosis involves. Check it out now!  Links/References Mark McGuinness: https://lateralaction.com/ Mark's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-21st-century-creative/id1238456017?mt=2 The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to the second part of a discussion about "The New Normal" as Hosts Chris & Paul dive into the topic of working from home as part of an interspersed miniseries all about the insights and changes that have come about in the midst of a pandemic. This episode features a conversation about shifting power dynamics between employers and employees, a rise in leaders who are facilitators rather than dictators, and the necessity of communicating effectively virtually AKA.... "how to make it NOT boring". Tune in!  Links/References The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Chris & Paul talk THE NEW NORMAL in the first part of an interspersed miniseries all about the insights and changes that have come about in the midst of a pandemic. This episode features a conversation about consumer consciousness and the growing awareness we have towards buying local and prioritising quality. We also dive into a discussion about community and recognising the influence that local governments could have in returning things "to normal". Plus... where do camper kitchens fit into all of this?    Links/References The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_j Drifta: https://www.drifta.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An experienced podcaster and UX Lead for the Banker Experience at ANZ, Greg is at the forefront of connecting ANZ Bank to its customers in a way that feels seamless and intuitive. Greg sees himself as a creative thinker rather than a creative, and admits to blending play, research and story telling to help him collaborate with his community of designers.  Challenged to describe design within ANZ as a movie, he proclaims that “it’s not Being John Malkovich” because in ANZ’s design team, everyone is different and it's that mix of people that makes it so special. Tune in to find out not only about this inspirational designer but also about Greg’s fascinating podcast “Film Maker, Film Watcher” Links/References Greg Ralph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregralph/ Film Maker Film Watcher Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/film-maker-film-watcher/id1059652410 Godesses in Every Woman (Jean Shinoda Bolan): https://www.bookdepository.com/Goddesses-Everywoman-Jean-Shinoda-Bolen/9780062321121 The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_j    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Common Creative! We are thrilled to be back and oh do we have a fantastic opening episode for you....  Alicia Olson-Keating has been working in the media industry for over 30 years, 28 of which were spent in Canada. Alicia has strong industry experience in disciplines that span strategy, B2B marketing, qualitative and quantitative research, data, analytics and insights. She is highly skilled in using data and insights to drive better outcomes for the organisations she works with, and she has a flair for leading and developing teams who hold a high bar and inspire a creative, results-driven culture. Tune in to learn how data can be used to better connect with audiences, the many ways to get to 8 and to learn just what the "George on Seinfeld" principle is and how it could drive better outcomes for you....  Links/References The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putting Design in the Bank  As Chief Design Officer at ANZ Bank, Opher Yom-Tov is arguably one of Australia’s most experienced and influential designers – on a mission to help ANZ Bank use design as a strategic capability. With a background in a different bank as well as innovative agencies and startups, Opher is uniquely qualified to understand creativity and design from a variety of perspectives. With a passion for creating things that are new, his big idea for embedding design within ANZ is that “it’s all about leadership all the time”.  Tune in to find out how this inspirational leader has achieved his goals. Links/References Opher Yom-Tov (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/opheryomtov/ ANZ Bank https://www.anz.com.au/personal/ Richard Buchanans Four Orders of Design https://www.ghostinthepixel.com/?p=76 The Common Creative Website (Paul and Chris) https://thecommoncreative.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had a conversation that changed your life? Meet Glen Boyle, the co-founder of KokoNiu who got the idea for the business after a conversation at a 5th birthday party. KokoNiu is a business that is transforming Global Coconut Replanting to help combat declining productivity rates of existing trees at a time when the demand for coconuts is soaring.  This story is one about curiosity, risk and entrepreneurship and it's one that all creatives should listen in to! Links/References The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_j The Common Creative (Website): www.thecommoncreative.co KokoNiu: https://www.kokoniu.com/ Paul Fairweather: www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith: www.chrismeredith.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Common Creative we have a very special guest… Paul’s mum! Once told by a boarding school superior that she “had no business playing the piano”, Enid Fairweather has lived a life filled with creativity and at 89 is still creating things daily. (She also left boarding school and continued to play the piano!) From music to crochet, cake icing to porcelain dolls, Enid’s ability to shift between creative mediums is remarkable, and a wonderful reminder that creativity is a transferable skill that can be expressed in a multitude of ways.   Links/References   The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_j The Common Creative (Website): www.thecommoncreative.co Paul Fairweather: www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith: www.chrismeredith.com.au Paul Fairweather Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/paul-fairweather-30257012802 Chris Meredith Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/chris-meredith-13801260261  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.