Daily Creative with Todd Henry
Todd Henry
Formerly The Accidental Creative.
Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story.
Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation.
It's time to fall back in love with your work.
Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.
Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story.
Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation.
It's time to fall back in love with your work.
Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2025 • 21min
How to Turn Doubt Into Your Creative Superpower
In this engaging discussion, Bobby Parmar, a professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and author of Radical Doubt, illuminates how doubt can fuel creativity and innovation. He shares a real-world success story where doubt transformed a project. Bobby emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty as a pathway to better decision-making. Listeners will discover practical tools to reframe doubt, inviting a culture of inquiry and collaboration, and exploring why taking time to reflect can lead to more resilient outcomes.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 10min
Are You A Moment, or a Mountain?
The discussion pivots around a thought-provoking question: are we chasing fleeting moments or aiming to be enduring mountains in our professional lives? It contrasts the exhilaration of moment makers with the lasting impact of mountain builders. The importance of ongoing habits over singular projects is emphasized, advocating for depth instead of superficial visibility. Listeners are encouraged to think in decades, making meaningful decisions today that will resonate far into the future. Ultimately, only the mountains we cultivate will withstand the test of time.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 24min
Time Anxiety
In a thought-provoking discussion, Chris Guillebeau, author of *Time Anxiety*, sheds light on our anxious relationship with time, especially for creatives. He explains how our stress often stems from unresolved tensions, rather than the clock itself. Guillebeau emphasizes that aligning our time with personal values, rather than chasing phantom deadlines and productivity hacks, is crucial. By shifting from a reactive mindset to intentionality, we can cultivate a fulfilling life and manage the weight of expectations.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 22min
Lessons From Future You: How To Use Distancing To Unlock Brilliant Ideas
Join L. David Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author, as he explores the transformative power of distancing in decision-making. Marquet reveals how viewing choices through the lens of our future self can break the cycle of bias and short-term thinking. He shares practical anecdotes, including how Jeff Bezos embraced this mindset for major life shifts. Discover techniques to escape emotional traps and unlock creativity, gaining clarity and making bold decisions for a legacy that truly resonates.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 23min
Cover Bands Don't Change The World (Inside The Creative's Mind)
Phil White, co-author of 'The Creative's Mind,' joins to discuss what truly drives originality in creativity. He emphasizes that cover bands don't change the world and critiques the tendency to mimic successful formulas. Phil shares inspiring stories of creatives who overcame adversity and societal pressures to manifest true innovation. The conversation highlights the importance of courage, community support, and embracing discomfort as essential traits for exceptional artists. With practical insights, he illustrates how mindset shifts can empower individuals to break free from the ordinary.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 20min
Blindspotting: Preventing Hidden Sabotage at Work
Marty Dubin, an executive coach, former CEO, and clinical psychologist, dives into the fascinating world of leadership blind spots. He explains how even our greatest strengths can become liabilities, like confidence morphing into arrogance. By introducing his six key areas for identifying blind spots—motives, traits, emotion, intellect, behavior, and identity—Marty emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and honest feedback. He also shares practical strategies for evolving personal identity and creating a culture of vulnerability within teams.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 31min
Chasing Likes: How One Button Changed The World
Martin Reeves, a business thinker and strategist at the BCG Henderson Institute, dives into the fascinating history and impact of the 'like button.' He reveals how this seemingly simple feature transformed social media and our understanding of validation and success. The conversation discusses the messy invention process, highlighting the collaborative nature of innovation. Reeves also warns against pursuing external approval at the cost of authenticity, and he explores how modern algorithms influence our preferences in an increasingly digital world.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 28min
Why Work Should Be Fun (Sometimes): The Case for Joy & Humanity at Work
Join Bree Groff, a Senior advisor at SY Partners and author of 'Today Was Fun', as she explores how to infuse joy into our work lives, arguing that playfulness unlocks creativity. She shares practical tips like 'do nothing days' for refreshing our minds. Later, Emily Kasriel, a journalist and author of 'Deep Listening', discusses the transformative effect of truly listening, emphasizing that empathy can foster deeper connections and innovation at work. Together, they challenge the notion that productivity must come at the cost of happiness.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 50min
Brilliance Under Pressure (Todd Henry Live in Scottsdale, AZ)
In a lively talk from Scottsdale, the speaker dives into the chaotic nature of creativity and the importance of discipline. Discover how true brilliance stems from intentional daily practices rather than sporadic inspiration. The discussion highlights hidden saboteurs of creativity—like fear and escalating expectations—and offers strategies to navigate these challenges. Learn about the five elements of creative rhythm that can help sustain high-quality output, while emphasizing the value of community and authentic connections for nurturing creativity.
Jul 1, 2025 • 32min
The Inner Game of Creative Leadership
Klaus Kleinfeld, former CEO of Alcoa and Siemens, shares his expertise on integrating personal and professional life for sustainable success. Eric Liedtke, former brand president at Adidas, discusses his journey towards aligning brand values with sustainability. They explore the subtle nature of leadership drift and emphasize the importance of self-awareness. The conversation delves into balancing ambition with well-being and the transformative impact of small, intentional actions in driving change, especially in the fashion industry.
