The Common Creative

Step right into our creative snippet, a mini-episode that provides a glimpse of this week's main attraction featuring, Lenny Ravich, a presenter, teacher, an author and has a youthful spirit that's truly inspiring. Join Chris and Paul as they explore the profound art of reframing everyday events and how humor can ignite creative thinking.  This episode is a joyful journey into the world of humour and the enriching rewards of optimism.  Tune in now and let the positivity flow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lenny Ravich, 87,  joins us from Tel Aviv in Israel at 1:00 AM local time - a supremely youthful presenter, teacher  and author of the best-selling book, "Everlasting Optimism."    Lenny is also the co-creator of “Delivering Delight” alongside Avi Liran, where they offer crazy-sounding keynotes on "Dance Life. Don't Drag It" and workshops on "Humour and Laughter as a Way of Life."  But there's more to his humour than meets the eye; beneath every punchline lies a profound message about the upsides of being able to re-frame every day events and way that humour can unleash creative thinking. This episode is a joyful journey into the world of humour and the life-enriching benefits of optimism. Tune in now and get ready to be uplifted by this super-young 87 year-old. LINKS: Lenny Ravich- Special Guest  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/lenny-ravich-21982536 Website - www.Lennyravich.org                 www.deliveringdelight.com Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.au Two Common Creatives https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embark on a journey into the world of creativity with our mini episode, a glimpse of our featured conversation with the multi-talented Joey Coleman. As a lawyer, coach, singer, and watercolorist, Joey effortlessly blends the realms of art and business, with a special emphasis on visual and cyber creativity. Join your Chris and Paul, as they delve into a captivating discussion with Joey. Discover how he's reshaping the landscape of customer and employee retention, all while infusing the business world with the enchantment of creativity. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in to the Common Creative Podcast and explore the magical fusion of creativity and business with Joey Coleman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's episode, featuring Joey Coleman -  lawyer,  coach, singer, and watercolorist. Joey weaves creativity into the world of business, with a particular focus on visual and cyber creativity. (If there's one thing Joey exemplifies, it's the power of showing someone something in a way that makes them believe so that they’re motivated to help). Joey's Wall Street Journal #2 best-selling book, "Never Lose a Customer Again," serves as a treasure trove of strategies and tactics for transforming one-time buyers into lifelong, loyal customers. Furthermore, his upcoming book, "Never Lose an Employee Again," unveils a framework that companies across the globe can employ to curtail turnover rates and amplify employee engagement. Join us for a riveting conversation with Joey Coleman,  a person who is changing the game in customer and employee retention, while infusing the world of business with the magic of creativity. LINKS: Joey Coleman- Special Guest  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycoleman1/ Website - joeycoleman.com Book Links  NEVER LOSE AN EMPLOYEE AGAIN Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WHOTME B&N: https://bit.ly/NLEA-BN Bookshop: https://bit.ly/GetIndieBooks   NEVER LOSE A CUSTOMER AGAIN Amazon: https://amzn.to/2U0N2nE B&N: https://bit.ly/NLCA-BN Bookshop: https://bit.ly/GetIndieBooks Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.au Two Common Creatives https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week’s creative snippet, offering a sneak peek into this week's featured episode featuring Kristi Herold, as the author of "It Pays to Play" and the CEO of JAM, Kristi sheds light on the captivating concept of play as a transformative force for business and creativity.   Join Chris and Paul as they embark on a fascinating conversation about Kristi's insights. Discover how seemingly simple playful initiatives, like company sports teams or 'shout-out Slack channels,' play a pivotal role in fostering genuine connections among individuals. These interactions go beyond the professional realm, nurturing trust and camaraderie – the foundation for effective collaboration and creativity.   Curious to learn more about unleashing the potential of play within your workplace? Tune in and immerse yourself in the world of creativity, collaboration, and innovation with Kristi Herold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is play something to be reserved for the safety of home or ring fenced as something that’s only for the kids? In this week's conversation, Kristi Herold, author of “It Pays to Play” and the CEO of JAM we learn that there’s a reason we should all embrace play as a fuel for business and also creativity. As Kristi explains, even simple playful structures such as a company sports team or a ‘shout out slack channel’ help people to get to know each other as people (perish the thought!) and build a relationship of trust.  This in turn paves the way for people to collaborate and create. It means that businesses that embrace playfulness achieve improved retention, creativity and engagement. Kristi’s business “JAM” employs over 40 staff worldwide and has orchestrated over 3500 corporate team-building events spanning across 30 diverse countries since its inception in 2020.  Kristi herself has been recognised in the Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women and as a top three finalist in the Canadian Women Entrepreneur awards. She has earned multiple Great Places to Work certifications and is a Governor General’s “Queen’s Diamond Jubilee” recipient. Tune in to find out about harnessing the power of play in your own work place! LINKS  Kristi Herold - Special Guest  Personal Website - https://kristiherold.com/ JAM Group - https://jamgroup.com/ Keep Playing Kids - https://www.keepplayingkids.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-herold-8a7180/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/KristiHerold_ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/kristi.herold.5 Twitter - https://twitter.com/KristiHerold TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kristiherold8 Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.au Two Common Creatives https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step right into this mini episode of our creative snippet, offering a sneak peek into this week's featured episode featuring the remarkable Maz Farrelly, a producer who seamlessly marries boundless creativity with efficient delivery. Join Chris and Paul as they delve deep into the realm of TV and creativity. Their discussion is a treasure trove of insights, covering writing techniques, innovation strategies, and more—too numerous to capture in one go. Don't miss out on the captivating discourse on the Common Creative Podcast, featuring the powerhouse producer, creative extraordinaire, and visionary thinker, Maz Farrelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do TV producers juggle the need to ride the creative wave whilst keeping the show on-budget and on-time?  What is the secret behind the success of TV favourites  like Big Brother, The X-Factor, Dancing with the Stars? In her stellar career as an international TV producer,  Maz Farrelly has commanded  the biggest teams, budgets, and audiences, and worked with superstars. She co-created the long-standing ABC Current Affairs show, Q&A, and many of the hit shows that have enthralled the UK and Australia over the past 20 years.  Her content has been interacted with over eight BILLION times (that’s roughly one interaction for each person on planet earth!)  She even orchestrated an event that famously broke Twitter – intentionally. These days, Maz is also a renowned keynote speaker -  on a mission to empower intelligent individuals and ambitious corporations to think strategically and critically, (just like TV producers!) In this episode, Maz reveals her secret for training her brain to be creative and her formula for delivering creative ideas whilst ensuring that shows go out on-time and on-budget ( It’s also no-coincidence that Maz  is full of fun and humour - it seems that a light touch is an essential ingredient for her success!) If you’ve ever wondered whether creativity and business efficiency can mix, tune in now. LINKS  Maz Farrelly - Special Guest  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/maz-speaks Website - https://absolutelyfarrelly.com Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.au Two Common Creatives https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this mini episode of our creative snippet, where we'll preview this week's main episode featuring Gavin Blake, a unique professional scribe. He's known for "drawing mostly in words" and excels in visually capturing events, conferences, talks, and more. Join us as Paul and Chris explore Gavin Blake's fascinating journey and discover the transformative power of visual scribing in communication and memory retention. Whether you're a creative enthusiast, business professional, or curious about innovative knowledge sharing, this episode is not to be missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, Gavin Blake, a professional scribe who brings a unique approach to his craft. Often described as someone who "draws mostly in words," Gavin's expertise lies in visually capturing and recording various events, conferences, features, talks, and keynotes. With over two decades of experience in drawing conversations, systems, and stories, Gavin's work has left a lasting impact at over 70 TEDx Events across Australia and beyond. Gavin's journey in visual scribing began when he learned from a world-class facilitation group in the UK, refining his skills to become an expert in his field. Today, he skillfully deploys this capability at a diverse range of settings, from executive retreats to product launches, conferences, and even yarning circles. Join us in this episode as Gavin shares his insights, experiences, and the transformative power of visual scribing in the realms of communication and memory retention. Whether you're a creative enthusiast, a business professional, or simply intrigued by innovative approaches to knowledge sharing. LINKS  Gavin Blake - Special Guest  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinblake/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/gavin_scribes/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gavin_scribes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GavinScribes/ Website - https://gavinblake.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.