The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Srinivas Rao
Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful LifeInspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek.Join The Unmistakable CollectiveThe Unmistakable Collective is a monthly membership for writers, bloggers, podcasters, and content creators that gives you access to workshops, AMA's, and accountability from other like-minded peers to help you accomplish any creative goals! Click here to become a member.Connect with Us On Social Twitter: @unmistakableceoInstagram: @unmistkablecreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Mark Shrime | Living a Life of Meaning: Why Pursuing Purpose is More Important Than Happiness
Mark Shrime shares his journey from surgeon to global health advocate, emphasizing the importance of purpose over happiness. He discusses cultural identity, pressures to follow predetermined paths, and the power of embracing failure. The conversation delves into empathy, poverty, and aligning one's life with true meaning.
Feb 28, 2024 • 56min
Listener Favorites: Mark Fuller | Designing Magnets for Human Connection Through Creativity
Mark Fuller discusses captivating attention through creativity with water features, unconventional career paths, embracing diversity for innovation, engineering a passion for water, and designing grand fountain shows with intricate choreography and underwater robots.
Feb 26, 2024 • 55min
Ranjay Gulati | Purpose and Performance: The Surprising Connection Between Deep Purpose and Financial Success
Exploring the intersection of purpose and profit in leadership, finding balance in work and life, shaping business impact, and academia's role. Navigating purpose and profit in business, and the power of purpose in driving success. Authenticity, love insights from TV, and unconventional career paths are also discussed.
Feb 23, 2024 • 53min
Listener Favorites: Kimi Culp | The Power of Feeling Like You're Enough
In this inspiring episode, Kimi Culp shares her journey living with bipolar disorder and the power of feeling like you're enough. She overcame shame, discovered inner strengths, and emphasized the importance of self-worth. The conversation explores navigating success, embracing diverse perspectives in media, and fostering creativity while maintaining authenticity.
Feb 21, 2024 • 58min
Yosi Amram | The Power of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership
Yosi Amram, former Israeli military member turned clinical psychologist, discusses spiritually intelligent leadership with Srini Rao. They cover the importance of meaning, grace, truth, and wisdom in leadership, aligning with inner compass, openness to truth, and cultivating intuition for authenticity and purposeful leadership.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
Charles Duhigg | Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
Dive into the world of effective communication with Charles Duhigg as he unravels the power of questions, listening, and empathy in building connections. Explore the impact of parental influence on relationships and the joys of humorous parenting anecdotes. Learn about the importance of active listening, meaningful conversations, and embracing multiple identities for deeper connections.
Feb 16, 2024 • 46min
Listener Favorites: Kelly Gordon | How a Professional Communication Coach Navigates Life on the Spectrum
Kelly Gordon, a communication coach on the autism spectrum, shares her inspiring journey from an abusive upbringing to building her own digital agency. She discusses the challenges of being on the spectrum and how her counter-intuitive autism skill helps her communicate effectively. Topics include friendships, relationships, and the impact of labels on identity. She also talks about her career as a communications coach and the importance of making people feel unmistakable.
Feb 15, 2024 • 54min
Topaz Adizes | 12 Questions for Love, Intimate Conversation and Deeper Relationships
Srini Rao interviews Topaz about his new book '12 Questions for Love.' They discuss the power of asking effective questions in relationships, exploring discomfort, and the value of painful experiences. They also emphasize the importance of listening, gratitude, and appreciation in fostering meaningful connections.
Feb 12, 2024 • 55min
Omer Golan | The Power of Embracing Uncertainty: Lessons from Surviving a Suicide Bombing
Omer Golan, a survivor of a suicide bombing, discusses the power of embracing uncertainty and not worrying about things outside of our control. He also explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the role of technology in personal growth, and the importance of authenticity and taking risks. Join Omer as he shares his remarkable journey and highlights the intersection of art, entrepreneurship, and mental health.
Feb 10, 2024 • 49min
Listener Favorites: Andrew Thorp King | Turning Failure into Fuel for for Success
Renowned entrepreneur and author Andrew Thorp King shares personal stories and insights on turning failure into fuel for success. Topics include embracing failure, exploring spirituality and authenticity, reflections on entrepreneurship and aging, the power of failure, and embracing authenticity and iteration.
