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Managing stress, staying focused, and keeping our emotional well-being in check are crucial when you're in the creative field. In this short episode, I dive into my personal journey with meditation and why I think it's a game-changer for many creatives. I share with you three big benefits of meditating regularly. You'll hear how I started my meditation journey back in 2007 with a little gem called Meditation for Dummies by Stephen Bodian . And I also recommend checking out Hurry Up and Meditate by David Michie , if you struggle to make time for meditation. The key here is consistency: even just a few minutes each day can make a huge difference. I'd love to hear about your meditation experiences too so feel free to share your stories and tips by dropping me an email at rob@inspirationalcreatives.com Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
What choices are you making around when you go online? In this short episode, I invite you to explore your internet usage, more consciously, and the impact it may have on your creative output, health and well-being. Hear about my attempts to implement a personal "no internet before noon" policy and how I have found taking offline breaks at weekends to improve focus, sleep quality, and use of time. I invite you to experiment with your own strategies for balancing online and offline time, towards fostering a healthier relationship with technology. Blog posts mentioned in this episode: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/a-day-without-internet/ https://www.becomingminimalist.com/unplug-please/ Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
1 ICP 318 Ten Years of Inspirational Creatives and Making Better Choices For The Future 8:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday I celebrate 10 years of the Inspirational Creatives podcast. Launched on 24th November 2014, I reflect briefly on my journey of podcasting so far with some personal anecdotes. This episode also celebrates the launch of part two of a two-part series on 33 ways to live a more prosperous and creative life. The topic for this episode is about making more conscious choices: ones that serve a better version of you. I talk about how we can make more conscious choices around money, and what we choose to consume. I also share some of my personal choices, over the last 8 years, for example, to eat less meat, which is #18 out of the 33 ways. Hear how I gained inspiration from my wife, Sandra, and William Whitecloud, which has led to a daily ritual of making conscious choices from the moment I wake up. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
Do you hold a gym membership? Or do you exercise outside? In this short episode, I explore the idea of reconsidering gym memberships in favour of other health and fitness options including outdoor exercise. Choices around our health can lead to new opportunities and the possibility of making new, and sometimes life-long friends or colleagues. Hear how some of my decisions led to meeting my now wife. I invite you to consider your options and choices; ultimately aiming for a balanced approach to health and well-being and choosing what is best for you. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
Why do we spend money? Why do we own things? You'd be surprised. In today's short episode I explore with you why we buy and the benefits of living with less. Is less more? And can we achieve more with fewer things and a simpler financial life. In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed with all of the things you need to thing about? Clearing our mind of mental clutter by writing things down can reduce overwhelm and anxiety. And keeping lists can help us to prioritise, make better decisions and use our minds more effectively for other things that matter. In this short episode, I explore with you the pros and cons of keeping lists; both written and digital. And how lists can help us to plan our time. We also explore why creativity is as much about getting things down as coming up with things... Resources mentioned in this episode: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Getting Things Done by David Allen Interview with Charlie Gilkey from Productive Flourishing Ruth Nuss blog In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
What does it mean to be honest in our lives and with our creative work or craft? How do we live with greater integrity and truth? Why aren't we honest with ourselves? In today’s short episode I’d like to invite you to think about what it means to you to be honest…. It sounds simple yet I realise how much we tell ourselves, others, and the world, stories: Stories we believe and crazy ideas that we truly believe and fool ourselves about almost anything that appears in our reality. What does it mean to you to be honest I share 5 ideas why a life working towards more honesty, and integrity and can make for a worthwhile journey as a creative. Books mentioned in this episode: Integrity by Martha Beck One Last Talk by Philip McKernan In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
1 ICP 313 Ask: “what’s the one thing that’s important today" 14:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat’s the one thing that’s important today? Spending time with someone? Working on a creative project? Spending some time alone? Perhaps there's something or somone that needs your focus and attention today. Focussing on one thing that is important to you or your work today can provide us with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment as well as a feeling of progress or moving forward; even when we face setbacks. In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
"Instant gratification takes too long..." - Carrie Fisher Cultivating patience is an ongoing process that can improve your experience as a creative being. In this short episode I explore with you how impatience and frustration can be a good clue we need to cultivate our own patience, which is essential for our creative work. Hear how minor setbacks and failures can be stepping stones towards success. And how every creative project has its own timeline: one that requires patience for the best results. In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
1 ICP 311 Listen To Your Own Opinions and Only Consider Those of Others 10:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYour own opinion matters. In this short episode, I suggest that your own opinion matters more than anybody else's opinion; Particularly if their opinion is embedded in criticism. Often criticism or feedback or opinion comes from others unsolicited. It can also come from a place of (their) fear. Despite the unsettling nature of criticism and opinion, maintaining a balanced mindset is critical towards authentically expressing yourself. Whilst it's important to listen to the opinions others, you only need to keep what you believe counts. In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. Find out more at: www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
Nature can induce a calming state and it can help us to change our perspective. This is ideal for problem-solving and generating new ideas, which can lead to breakthroughs. In this short episode I invite you to consider a more present-focused mindset by going outdoors; An opportunity to change your state by going and connect with nature: to enhance your creativity and problem-solving abilities. Are you happy with the results? In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
Your presence is a very powerful thing. In this short episode, we explore the importance of being present and reflective in our fast-paced world; Rather than a Western focus on constant doing and achieving and working towards a specific outcome. So, today, I want to promote the idea and value of simply being with you. And how experiencing the feeling of being can lead to powerful ideas and inspiration. In this short season of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
1 ICP 308 Add To Your Life By Subtracting The Unnecessary 12:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday I want to challenge you to consider what you can subtract from your life to create more joy and power...and a greater sense of being creative. Drawing upon the interview I had in the very early days of Inspirational Creatives, with minimalist blogger, Joshua Becker, I share with you 7 ideas for decluttering your mental, physical, spiritual, and digital space (in just 12 minutes.) Together we can explore the idea of enhancing your life by removing the unnecessary: reassessing commitments, refining priorities, and creating room for reflection. In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
1 ICP 307 Cultivate a Deeper Relationship With Your Inner Artist 7:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday I want to explore with you the importance of dedicating time for your creativity and cultivating a deeper connection with your inner artist. Hear why it's important and some ideas of how to work towards developing a daily routine involving creative play. And why imperfection and exploring different creative activities can help you to overcome creative blocks and resistance. In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
Creating this podcast hasn't been without its challenges. I've faced resistance and perfectionism, and there have been times when I've doubted myself. But despite these challenges, I've felt a strong need to express myself and share my ideas with you. So, in this short episode, I explore with you the importance of authenticity and fearlessness in our creative work. I share some of my own personal experience with resistance and perfectionism, emphasising the need for a little self-care and rewarding oneself when facing challenges such as embracing uncertainty And I explore with you the connection between fearlessness, courage and love. In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some ideas that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
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"The most potent muse of all is our own inner child" - Stephen Nachmanovitch The importance of reconnecting with our inner child to boost our creativity is not be understated. It can lead potentially towards a more fulfilling life. In my experience, the internal dialogue we have with our artist (child) within often offers us the path towards creative gold. Not that this is always an easy journey. In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings - to help you boost your creativity. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
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1 ICP 304 Gracefully Let Go of People That Exhaust Your Energy 14:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever heard of an energy vampire? In this short podcast episode, I explore with you the concept of 'energy vampires', individuals who drain others' emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. It's important that we reduce exposure to such individuals for our own personal growth and creativity. Have you had the experience of someone who drains your energy? In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up towards improving our lives as creative beings. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
If you want to change how you feel, change your state. Today I want to explore with you how going for a walk can improve your life and be great for your inspiration, sparking creativity, as a creative being, in 3 simple ways. The book mentioned is: Walking In This World: The Practical Art of Creativity by Julia Cameron. In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up from others and shared with others towards improving our lives as creatives. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
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How do we navigate a world that is uncertain yet keep the flame of creativity alive? I remember when I was growing up and going through various different emotions and moods and changes and people saying to me, "oh, you've just got to be positive." In this episode, I explore some ideas with you about the importance of cultivating positivity in an uncertain world and the role of positivity in inspiring others. Books mentioned: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter Mindset by Carol Dweck In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up from others and shared with others towards improving our lives as creatives. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
If you're feeling stuck or some kind of discomfort or uncertainty, there's a number of things that you can do to to transcend or transform your current life experience. In the next 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up from others and shared with others and have embodied, I hope, into my own life with some pretty decent results. In this episode of the Inspirational Creatives, celebrating the launch of the podcast 9 years ago today, I'm sharing with you a series of 33 episodes dedicated to supporting you to improve your own creative life. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
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You have created a thing. You need to find the people who want your thing: Your product. Your service. Your piece of creative output. In this very special episode, episode 300, celebrating 7 years of the Inspirational Creatives podcast , we invite founding guest, author and entrepreneur, from episode 3, Pam Slim . We discuss her new book, The Widest Net , and the possibilities of opening up your opportunities by finding a new audience who want your thing. Your audience has evolved…and you may have done so recently, too; but has what you have to offer?…
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1 ICP 299 Finding The Confidence To Create and Sell Your Art with Artist Sarah Tomlinson 35:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode you'll learn: How Sarah paints from a place of healing to empowerment How Sarah rediscovered her feminine nature through art The power of affirmation ladders How do you make a living from your art? How can you connect with your highest, creative self? These are some of the most frequently asked questions amongst those that see themselves as creative. More so, then ever. And they are questions we explore in this interview today. In this episode, Sandra Lawrence interviews teacher turned artist and painter, Sarah Tomlinson, aka Girl With Many Secrets, from Vancouver, Canada. Sarah is someone who has survived domestic abuse and turned her art in an opportunity to heal and help others. Sarah shares her experience, revealing how, as a relatively new artist she sold her first painting and how she uses morning routines, affirmations and creative blocks as methods towards finding her truest, creative, self. Hear how creative practice is an opportunity for growth and expansion. And how your truest calling will find you - if you offer true self the opportunity to find you. Items mentioned in this episode (quick access): [00:59] Rob introduces this special episode - handing over the mic. [03:20] Sandra introduces Sarah. [03:47] Sarah shares more about herself. [04:28] How long Sarah has been painting for. [05:28] Creating as a child. [06:55] Reconnecting with her own body through art. [08:00] Embodying feminine power. [09:00] How Sarah approaches each piece of her work. [10:34] Sarah shares how her art has helped her to heal from her abusive relationships. [13:00] What creativity means to Sarah. [14:29] Creative education: creativity and schools. [16:05] Animals and biology. Art finding Sarah. [16:20] Sarah and Sandra talk about overcoming creative blocks. [19:09] Bringing something unique into the world. [20:32] Selling art. [20:50] Affirmation ladders. [21:49] Morning routines and creative productivity. [23:16] Yoga, stretching and dance. [23:58] Being aligned to your soul. [24:38] Selling art #2. Becoming a full-time artist. [26:05] Sarah’s advice to aspiring artists. [28:31] Embracing vulnerability. [29:59] Where you can find out more about Sarah and her work. [30:45] Where Sarah came up with her online name. [32:27] Rob offers some reflections on Sarah and Sandra’s chat. Thanks for listening www.inspirationalcreatives.com…
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1 ICP 298 The Key To Creating a Successful Creative Business Online in 2021 12:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf you choose to listen to only one short action episode this year, I highly recommend this one! In this short action episode, Kira and Ilysa reveal the key to how they’ve both created successful lives and a business working together as artists. Their insights might surprise you. Learn the two elements that could fundamentally change your life and business and the way you see and think about creating a business online and in the world today. Kira and Ilysa were interviewed by Sandra. Items mentioned in this episode (quick access): [01:06] Introducing Kira, Ilysa and Sandra and this short action episode. [02:15] How to create a successful business online in 2021. [03:26] How the internet changed things for Ilysa. [04:28] The challenges creatives, artists and podcasters face today. [04:45] Why it’s important to back your own ideas. [05:06] The first tip and how it relates to a phenomena called “Podfade”. [06:47] The two elements that will help you create a successful business and life. [08:08] Why you must be creative in both business and life to succeed. [09:05] The importance of passion, too. [10:07] Summarising this episode. www.inspirationalcreatives.com © 2020 www.inspirationalcreatives.com | Rob Lawrence | All Rights Reserved…
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1 ICP 297 Artists Kira McCoy and Ilysa Ginsburg on Creating a Thriving Business and Community From Scratch 44:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedArtists, Kira McCoy, and Ilysa Ginsburg, love what they do. In this insightful and revealing chat, interviewed by Sandra Lawrence, Ilysa and Kira share how they’ve have grown their business and what it means to them to create an environment where people love to work; and fans love to learn with them. As artists, they have a love for polymer clay; having created an online global community of followers, hear how they teach through online classrooms and retreats. You’ll also hear how having grown a business around their art from scratch, today they have a growing number of employees, which is allowing the two to grow further. Hear their story and ideas on how you, too, could create a business around a passion you have. Items mentioned in this episode (quick access): New beginnings [00:55] A new beginning for Inspirational Creatives? [01:35] Rob shares some of the current challenges with the podcast. [02:30] More than just a podcast? [03:25] Another branch on the Inspirational Creatives tree. [04:39] Sandra’s live interview featuring Kira and Ilya. Kira and Ilysa [05:51] Sandra introducing Kira McCoy and Ilysa Ginsburg. [06:22] Ilysa shares how the business got started from humble beginnings! [07:12] Kira shares her side of the story of when they both met. [09:06] Creating a podcast and a YouTube channel. [10:00] A multitude of products, 3D-printing, laser printers. [10:25] Online retreats. Podcasting for 7 years. Creating an online classroom. Learning and growing [11:10] How the two artists have created an environment of learning and growing. [12:04] How Ilysa and Kira have grown and created a team. [13:35] Creating fans. Teaching a medium they love so much. [15:10] Big equipment. Laser engraver. [17:40] The importance of backing yourself first. [18:00] Podfading. Success in 2020? [18:31] The number one thing Ilysa and Kira have always done that they attribute their success to. [19:05] Being creative in business. [19:56] Succeeding and how fear can hold you back. [21:20] Creative and innovation. [22:21] How 2020 has affected their creative business. [25:05] Investing in hobbies. [26:16] Fears around marketing in 2020. Community, creativity and collaboration [27:25] Including everyone. [27:40] Retreats and a full year experience. [29:44] The joy of polymer clay. [30:55] Kira shares how she started out as an art teacher. [32:08] Meeting Ilysa on Etsy. What Kira was making at the time. [33:09] Subscription boxes. Inspiration [35:44] Advice on starting your own creative business. [37:00] The importance of showing up. [37:49] Owning lots of domain names. [39:27] What’s inspired Kira and Ilysa recently. [40:35] Giving back. https://www.createalong.com https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com…
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1 ICP 296 Why You Must Get Started Soon With Your New Idea or Venture (with Juliana Meyer) 9:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen is the best time to get started with your new idea, product, service or business? It seems that sooner is better than later. That’s the experience of female tech entrepreneur and SupaPass founder, Juliana Meyer. Often we find ourselves needing to plan or have all of the right things in the right place before we get started with an idea but that’s, in many cases, the wrong thing to do. In this short action episode we explore the benefits of getting started on your new idea sooner and before you are ready. Click here to listen to the full interview with Juliana. Click here to experience the Inspirational Creatives app on Juliana’s tech.…
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1 ICP 295 Creating a Home Online For Artists, Creators and Super-fans With Juliana Meyer From SupaPass 43:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJuliana Meyer is an award-winning entrepreneur as well as highly qualified and experience musician and engineer. Today, her small software and technology company, SupaPass, is making big changes in the way that artist, musicians, podcasters and creatives of all kinds connect with their audience and super-fans. In this episode, we explore Juliana’s fascinating backstory as a musician growing up in South Africa and how her own frustration turned into an opportunity creating a brand and platform that’s been recognised as one of the top 6 most progressive companies in the tech sector. Juliana’s technology allows anyone to create a subscription based business to connect with their audience and community using a high quality website or app of their own. Her technology provides an environment for creatives and fans to share their energy and ideas together. Hear how SupaPass has grown from strength-to-strength having won numerous innovative business awards including Best European and Best UK Startup. You can experience the Inspirational Creatives podcast using Juliana’s technology here .…
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1 ICP 294 How Finding Your Ideal Clients Will Bring Results From Your Creative Work 8:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever found yourself working hard in your business, doing your creative work, but not getting the results that you want? In this short action episode we discuss the importance of being clear on who you serve and why. Featuring the wisdom of communications expert, Lucy Eckley, from The Leading Story podcast, you’ll hear why identifying who your ideal client is critical to your creative work and business to get the results you are looking for.…
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1 ICP 293 Lucy Eckley on Building Your Brand Story 39:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Build Your Brand Story founder, Lucy Eckley, shares her own journey from corporate career to communications consultant and how she helps people to day to create outstanding brands. Hear how Lucy helps her clients organise their creative business and brand. And how you can gain clarity and confidence with your brand and business by starting with your audience. We discuss why everyone has an interesting story and how Lucy gets to the essence of who people, and their businesses, really are. Listen to Lucy’s new podcast The Leading Story here.…
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1 ICP 292 How To Complete And Get Going With A Task or Project You Are Stuck On (with Sue Stockdale) 11:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThey say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results… But what if you’re not getting any results at all? If you’re stuck and struggling to complete a task or project, try this… In this short action episode, artic explorer, podcast host and executive coach, Sue Stockdale, shares her wisdom helping us to refocus towards completing our goals, aims, projects and ambitions; no matter what it is that’s stopping us. What Sue teaches us may surprise you…and it’s all to do with a shift in mindset and perspective.…
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1 ICP 291 Sue Stockdale on Taking Risks and Being The First British Woman To Ski To The Magnetic North Pole 53:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSue Stockdale is the first British woman to have skied to the magnetic North Pole. Having been introduced to the world of coaching working with pioneers such as Sir John Whitmore, Sue brings executive coaching and new leadership thinking to charities and nonprofit organisations amongst many; with the aim of addressing some of the greatest humanitarian and environmental challenges of our time. As well as carrying out a number of pro-bono activities as a coach, co-founder and podcast host for Access to Inspiration, She has a successful corporate career behind her, working with British Gas and also having worked with the United Nations. More recently, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Sue on a number of projects including the Coaching in The Workplace virtual conference podcast, earlier this year, for the Association for Coaching. Hear how Sue raised money and qualified to be the first British woman to reach the magnetic North Pole and what her that experience, and her life experience, has taught he so far. [Free chapter download] Risk – all that matters…
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1 ICP 290 Spotting a Gap In Their Market with Emily and Paul 9:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhich markets and communities are you interested in serving? What is it you are planning to offer? And what is it that people need in those communities that they aren’t getting yet? In today’s short action episode, Paul and Emily, creators of the Parent Guide to GCSE membership community, share their lightbulb moment when they spotted a gap in a market they were already familiar with. You’ll also hear Neil Foley, from the Business Growth Club, about why it’s important to do a bit of research to find out if the gap that you’ve spotted has a market in it.…
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1 ICP 289 Navigating Parenthood, Career Change and Depression with Emily and Paul - Creators of the Parent Guide to GCSE 1:00:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked“Knowledge beats nagging every time” according to Emily and Paul, creators of the parent guide to GCSE. Spotting a gap in a large market, ex-teachers, Paul and Emily, share their experience leaving the teaching profession to educate parents on how to best support their children going through GCSE. Emily shares her story falling out of love with her teaching career and falling in love; because of a motorbike. Emily shares how they managed a time of depression; leaving her career without a job to go to... Learn how the couple manage their own family whilst running their own dream business community membership model. And their best advice for stressed out parents… Items mentioned in this episode (quick access): [00:42] Introducing this episode on education and mental wellbeing with Emily and Paul. [03:57] How Emily and Paul met - over a motorbike. [05:10] Emily talks about leaving her a career and dealing with her depression. [06:40] Paul shares his side of the story. [09:08] Emily talks about how anti-depressants helped her initially. [09:43] Applying for other jobs. [10:45] Leaving without a job to go to. [11:28] Where and how Emily got started with her new venture. [12:30] How the idea for their business was born. [14:25] Paul shares his side of the story and some of the challenges with teaching. [15:53] Managing cash flow. [16:50] Teachers running their own business. [18:00] Developing confidence selling. [21:03] Emily explains how they support parents towards supporting their teenagers. [22:20] The B2 stealth system. [24:27] Paul describes their success path. [25:25] The challenges for kids taking exams today. [26:26] Mocks are very much like a dress rehearsal. [26:50] Sanity breaks for all. [29:50] Paul describes NEA (what was coursework.) [31:08] Resources for small children vs. teenagers. [31:54] Their active Facebook community. [32:57] How Emily made sense of vague government announcements for parents. [35:16] Teaching skills for life. [38:00] How their members become more independent learners. [38:40] Doing a series on personal finance. [39:54] Emily shares how their podcast has helped them to build up their knowledge. [42:11] How they help those home schooling. The challenges with home schooling. [44:18] Being effective at the desk. [46:28] Emily and Paul’s guidance for anyone looking to make their own career leap. [48:26] Building their website with their founding members. [49:31] Paul talks about “Ask me anything.” [50:18] Emily and Paul’s best advice for stressed out parents. [50:48] Running a competition and Paul’s bespoke revision plan. [52:17] Their proudest achievement so far. [53:42] What’s next for Paul and Emily. © 2020 www.inspirationalcreatives.com | Rob Lawrence | All Rights Reserved…
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1 ICP 288 Is Now Is A Great Time To Start Your New Business Idea or Venture? (And the Big Risk Not To Take) with Neil Foley 8:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIs now a good time launch a new business, idea or venture? If you’ve got a new idea for a business, enterprise or venture, this short podcast episode is for you. In this short action episode, Neil Foley, from the Business Growth Club, shares his thoughts on when a good time to test out and launch a new business idea or venture is; and when not to launch. We explore some of the more dangerous risks people make when launching a new venture. And what not to do. We also look at what type of motivation is the right type - when you are ready to get started. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com © 2020 www.inspirationalcreatives.com | Rob Lawrence | All Rights Reserved…
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1 ICP 287 From Corporate Life To Collaboration: Neil Foley on How To Improve Your Luck and Find Your First Few Fruitful Opportunities 1:01:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWho expected the events of 2020? Here we are 10 months in living with COVID, the shock of lockdown, and all sorts of new challenges and opportunities as creatives… Furloughs, losing jobs, changing careers and new opportunities. So to bridge the gap of a crazy 2020 so far, I invited back on to the show, small business growth expert, Neil Foley from the Business Growth Club, to understand how, for those interested in navigating their own venture, career or business, Where to start and what the opportunities are... I haven’t had much chance to catch-up with Neil since we spoke last year so I though this would be an ideal opportunity to capture our conversation live, so to speak, as I’m really interested to hear his thoughts and how recent events have impacted our world as creative beings and people interested in business, leadership and entrepreneurship. Hear reasons to be optimistic and positive about the future. ...And how the barriers to creating a business in 2021 are breaking down.…
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1 ICP 286 Why You Must Get Started Now and Not Worry About The Competition (with Neil Foley) 11:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat’s the #1 to be thinking about when putting a new idea or service out into the world? For many creatives, entrepreneurs and new business owners, knowing which is the right market for their product, idea or service can be critical to early and ongoing succeeding. Knowing your niche… Yet many owners and creatives are stuck figuring out which the right niche and then, when that’s identified, what’s the right price to sell their offering? One option is to look at the competition. Yet this seemingly easy at-a-glance research can immobilise even the most tenacious business owner or creative…. Why? Because they become worried about the competition. In this short action episode, we explore how to find the right niche, experiment with pricing and why you don’t need to worry about the competition……
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1 ICP 285 The No B.S. Way To Creating A Small Business That Matters in 2020 with Neil Foley of the Business Growth Club 43:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedStarting a small business can be both tough and exhilarating. Being technically gifted as a master craftsman/woman of your trade is a good place to start. Yet knowing how and when to start is better… And it pays to get help. In this episode, you’ll hear why it’s a good idea to get feedback early on. And how the right kind of mindset can impact your success when starting out. I introduce you to one of my closest business mentors, Neil Foley. Neil shares his best advice with you, from his many years experience, as an advisor, coach and owner, to many businesses. Neil kindly answers the frequently asked questions often asked by aspiring business owners: Revealing why pricing is often about confidence and how offering discounts can hurt both you and your business. (And why you shouldn’t worry about the competition…) This interview was recorded live at JMS Studios in Hethersett, Norfolk, England. www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/285-neil-foley www.businessgrowthclub.net…
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1 ICP 284 How To Grow Your Creative Business Consistently and Persistently (with Aaron Nace) 13:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this short action episode you’ll learn: How consistency and persistence can help you to achieve your creative aims The one thing that has kept Aaron and his business going What a creative business is really about What to do if your ideas are not working In this short action episode, Phlearn.com founder and photographer, Aaron Nace, shares his wisdom when it comes to creating a life and business you want. Hear how consistency and persistence can support you towards reaching your creative aspirations and lifelong ambitions. And what not to do when your ideas aren’t working. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/…
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1 ICP 283 Aaron Nace (part two) on Founding A Fun Way To Learn Photoshop with Phlearn 33:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this interview, part two, chat with Phlearn founder, Aaron Nace, we explore pictures of friends, (dressed as clowns) to politically inspired, visually stimulating, images… And telling stories with composite photos of cuddly creatures playing hide-and-seek with kids… Aaron is clearly someone who enjoys his life, his work and his photography. As the founder of Phlearn, Aaron has not only created a world-class professional teaching platform for students around the world interested in Photoshop and Lightroom skills; He’s created a great place to work for himself and other creatives. With over 600 tutorials and 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube, and counting, today, the Phlearn platform reaches folks through the power of video and tutorial in 149 countries from their base in Chicago. In this episode, we explore more of Aaron’s journey, as a photographer and as an entrepreneur, and why he is so passionate about making his life and workplace a fun and exciting place to be everyday. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/283-aaron-nace…
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1 ICP 282 How Podcasting Has Changed My Life In The Last 5 Years 31:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSince launching five years ago, in November 2014, the Inspirational Creatives podcast has grown to over 100,000 downloads with a small yet highly engaged audience dedicated to creating, and leading, a more meaningful life with purpose. To celebrate, host, founder and creator (curator) of Inspirational Creatives, Rob Lawrence, shares how his podcast has changed his life in the last five years and what the power of a podcast can do. Get the new Inspirational Creatives app here .…
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1 ICP 281 Aaron Nace on Founding A Fun Way To Learn Photoshop with Phlearn 30:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAaron Nace is an educator and photographer. In 2011 he founded Phlearn to professional teach students around the world, Photoshop and Lightroom skills. With over 600 tutorials and 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube, and counting, today, the Phlearn platform reaches folks through the power of video in 149 countries from their base in Chicago. In this episode we hear how growing up in Hawaii gave Aaron the foundation to become a business owner. And the daily challenges he’s faced with learning to become a leader of creative people in global and inspirational organisation. In part one of this two part interview, we explore his love for photography, all things cooking, and the mindset Aaron had to wrap his head around shifting from employee to employer and entrepreneur. https://www.inspirationalcretives.com/281-aaron-nace https://www.phlearn.com…
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1 ICP 280 Having Fun With Our Vulnerability And Living With Uncertainty By Letting Go Of Outcomes (featuring John Link) 13:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this short action episode we explore how embracing our vulnerability supports us towards reaching our creative goals. How? It’s about living with uncertainty and detaching from outcomes. Offering a fresh perspective on uncertainty, British painter and theatre director, John Link, shares his wisdom, in this short podcast, by describing how his painting and his work with actors has allowed him to learn more about himself and our vulnerability as creative beings. Hear how our most powerful weapon can be our ability to embrace our vulnerability. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
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1 ICP 279 Embracing Vulnerability: Confronting The Canvas with John Link - Part 2 48:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this second chat, artist, John Link , describes how vulnerability and a sense of play both motivate and inspire his creative work. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares how John’s recent ill health and confronting mortality has changed his outlook to life and his relationship to his painting. We begin by talking about the John’s painting and the stories behind John’s paintings. And how, in some sense, we’re all like Shakespearian characters. www.johnlink.co.uk https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/ www.johnlink.co.uk…
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1 ICP 278 What Your Creative Process Can Teach You About Human Nature (with John Link) 7:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOur own creative process can reveal to each of us something unique, which we didn’t know already about human nature. When we get stuck with our creativity, often it’s because we’ve stopped asking questions. Questions from a place of curiosity - questions that ultimately lead to a story. Almost all art tells a story. In this short action episode, painter and theatre director, John Link, describes the similarities and differences between these creative disciplines, for him. Hear how your own creative process can lead towards a new story; One that could not only inspire others, yet teach you more about you, and human nature. Items mentioned in this episode (quick access): [00:42] Introducing this short action episode. [02:08] John Link reflecting upon his creative process. [02:43] Confronting a space. Asking questions. [03:33] How filling a space creates a story. [05:15] What creativity can teach you about human nature. [06:18] Summarising this short action episode. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast…
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1 ICP 277 To Be or Not To Be: Confronting The Canvas with John Link - Part 1 40:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow do you navigate a career following your dreams? In this second interview of the "Bringing it Home" series on Inspirational Creatives, artist, John Link, describes the relationship he has with his painting and background as a theatre director. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares his creative process and what his painting endeavours mean to him: How his painting both challenges and rewards him. It seems there are deep similarities and a deep relationship between acting, director and painting, for John. Hear how he chose to follow a childhood dream of acting, And how he has navigated his creative career ever since. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast www.johnlink.co.uk…
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1 ICP 276 A Creative Approach When Making Important Decisions (with Professor John Last) 7:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGreat leaders are relied upon to make great decisions. But what’s needed to make a great decision? Of course, there are many ways to approach decision making. How you reach a decision will depend upon your aims and the criteria you apply. Yet, important decisions are different to urgent, critical, decisions that need to be made. And when it comes to making good, often complex, and important decisions, there’s an effective approach that many great leaders use to make great decisions that’s rarely shared. In this short action episode, Professor John Last , from the Norwich University of the Arts, reveals a powerful approach to making great decisions. His insights may surprise you! https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/276-making-important-decisions…
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