If Success = Preparation + Opportunity, why is it most musicians never reach their biggest goals? In this short action episode, musician, entrepreneur and WhiiseCon founder, Tommy Darker, shares the three biggest missed opportunities by musicians when attempting to achieve their biggest aims and goals. The wisdom shared in this episode applies to any creative endeavour. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/260-three-opportunities-for-musicians http://www.whiisecon.com/?from=Rob...
Nov 14, 2018•13 min•Ep. 260
Is it possible to create a successful career in music today? WhiiseCon founder and creator, Tommy Darker, believes so. When Tommy quit the army he couldn’t imagine the life he leads now. Today he teaches aspiring musicians how to carve a path through the territory of artistry and creative entrepreneurship; In a digital world that is becoming increasing complex to navigate. Hear how Tommy quit the stability army to succeed in the music industry. Taking lessons he had learned with him. And why Tom...
Nov 09, 2018•50 min•Ep. 259
In this short action episode, creativity expert and fonder of The Creative Introvert , Cat Rose Nelligan, shares her experience with why everyday marketing and social tactics don’t work - without a bigger vision. If you find you’re spending lots of time on social media employing the latest tactics - and not getting the results that you want - this episode reveals why. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/258-strategy-vs-tactics http://www.thecreativeintrovert.com...
Nov 07, 2018•9 min•Ep. 258
We all have an introvert within us. And introverts have super powers. Yet introversion is not an excuse to not be both sociable and creative. According to founder of the League of Creative Introverts community, Cat Rose Neligan it’s all about energy quotas, mindset and surrounding yourself with the right people. In this chat, blogger and podcaster, Cat Rose, shares with us what it’s like to be an introvert in a seemingly extrovert world. Soon to launch her new academy for creative and introvert ...
Jul 27, 2018•42 min•Ep. 257
When it comes to entering a market with a new idea – taking action is critical. But what’s the right action – and what’s the best approach? In this short action episode, poet turned copywriter and entrepreneur, Mike Giannulis , shares his best tips on how to enter any market with your big ideas and creative work. Mike’s commitment to action has seen him grow a business towards making $25 million dollars in revenue. Personally, he’s dealt with a stutter and lost over 100Kgs (250lbs) in weight – w...
Jun 20, 2018•13 min•Ep. 256
From poet to entrepreneur to copywriter, Mike Giannulis , is somebody who takes bold, creative action with his ideas. In this full length interview, Mike shares his best tips on how to succeed in life and business by embracing failure and taking action. Mike’s commitment to action has seen him deal with a stutter and lose over 100Kgs (250lbs) in weight which has saved his life. (By the way – he was on a global reality TV show where he successfully lost weight only to put it all back on again aft...
Jun 15, 2018•54 min•Ep. 255
If you could be anyone or anything – who would you be? What does it mean to live a life that is full of learning, loving and leaving a meaningful legacy? Would achieving mastery in all of these areas lead us to a sense of wholeness? And how do we invest our time most effectively to create the success we looking for? In this short action episode, writer, teacher and healer, Dave Ursillo, guides us. We explore the three promises of writing: Home, harmony and wholeness. Hear how these promises lead...
Jun 06, 2018•12 min•Ep. 254
Writing and journalling changed Dave Ursillo’s life. In episode 251 , part one of my chat with writer, healer and Unavoidable Writing teacher, Dave Ursillo, helped us to pull apart writer’s block to find out what’s really going on… Dave helped us to understand our fear shadows . In this episode, part two of our chat, we go deeper into Dave’s own personal story Hear how journalling can change your life. Dave introduces us to our soul-code and how writing can help us become the whole of who we are...
May 25, 2018•47 min•Ep. 253
Is your best creative work causing disruption in your life? How do you know? How do you find the time and energy to do more of what’s important without creating more chaos and struggle? In this short action episode, we explore the difference between two types of creative resistance: Discomfort and struggle. Writer, healer and Unavoidable Writing teacher, Dave Ursillo, from episode 251 , reveals the idea that our fear shadow is the very thing that is often between us and our very best creative wo...
May 23, 2018•14 min•Ep. 252
Have we found the cure for writer’s block? What does it feel like to be a free, unstuck, creative? Does writer’s block really exist and, if so, what is it? In this episode, we pull writer’s block apart and find out what’s really going on…to find out what’s on the other side. Healer, teacher and writer, Dave Ursillo, returns to the show, for the third time, to unpack what we mean by writer’s block. Sharing the last ten years of his life’s work, Dave reveals what he has learned helping hundreds of...
May 18, 2018•42 min•Ep. 251
In this short action episode, branding expert, Ulli Appelbaum , shares his best tips on how to fire-up your creativity. Hear how to keep your creative ideas following and manifesting into the world. And why it’s important not to follow the crowd and worry about the competition. Also hear what advice Ulli would have given to his younger self… As well as Ulli’s two best tips on maintaining creative momentum. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/ http://www.first-the-trousers.com...
May 16, 2018•16 min•Ep. 250
What makes a brand successful? In this week’s conversation, brand positioning expert Ulli Appelbaum reveals how he helps brands to tell their story – in new ways. We explore the creative challenges for business people. And how to see your brand from the outside in. Hear how to overcome your own biases and the biggest enemy for your creative potential when it comes to your brand. Ulli also reveals the more common mistakes when positioning a brand (and what to do about it.) You’ll also hear what i...
May 11, 2018•47 min•Ep. 249
In today’s short episode, the final episode of this series, we explore the fear of vulnerability. Vulnerability is a fear that shows up in many ways. When we believe or feel we are not good enough or if we feel threatened by something: a competitor, a colleague or a situation. But have you noticed that great leaders hold and share their vulnerability well? Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li , shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this fear. ...
Mar 20, 2018•10 min
Continuing our mini-series of short action episodes supporting you to begin to overcome 7 fears in 7 days. In today’s short episode we explore the fear of comparison. Many of us fear being negatively compared to others and the work of others. Yet, out of all the fears, the fear of comparison is the one we are most likely to have success moving away from. The secret is that the act of comparing ourselves, and our work, often has little value. Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine ...
Mar 19, 2018•7 min
In today’s short episode we explore the fear of losing our freedom. Have you ever experienced a sense of losing your autonomy either at home, at work, or creatively? We often experience this fear when we find ourselves routinely procrastinating and when making negative predictions about the outcomes of our actions. Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li , shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this, often hidden, fear. http://www.inspirationalcre...
Mar 18, 2018•9 min
For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that prevent creative people from doing their best work. In today’s short episode we explore the fear of uncertainty. When we experience this fear we tend to demand that things turn out a certain way or perfectly. But life is complex. We have little control over the real chaos and complexity of life. So when it comes to our creative work we have to loosen up. Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li , shares her ...
Mar 17, 2018•6 min
Each day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level. For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks. In today’s short episode we explore the fear of criticism. If you look for it, you’ll notice that criticism seems to be everywhere. Direct criticism in the media, newspa...
Mar 16, 2018•10 min
Each day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level. For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks. In today’s short episode we explore the fear of rejection. It’s likely we’ve all experienced a sense of being rejected at some stage in our lives, either with our work o...
Mar 15, 2018•9 min
Each day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li , and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level. For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks. In today’s short episode we explore the fear of embarrassment. This is a fear we’ve all experienced at some stage in our lives. Hear how to begin handling this fear to...
Mar 14, 2018•13 min•Ep. 242
Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Why we get stuck as creatives How do we know when we are procrastinating Why movement is so important to procrastination And also… Which powerful emotional blocks stop us? Why work ought […]
Mar 09, 2018•44 min
Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How an artist thrives on feedback What to do if your art does not meet your own expectations How to build your confidence When we’re dissatisfied with our creative work, or we […]
Mar 07, 2018•8 min
Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How an Irish artist was inspired to create sonic art in caves How this artist builds inner confidence through their work How to handle positive and negative feedback AlanJames Burns is a […]
Mar 02, 2018•41 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn about: Chi and creative energy How fertility, food, and creative energy are related What effect stress has on fertility and creativity Whether it is a new child, a piece of art, […]
Feb 21, 2018•8 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How creative energy is linked to fertility One of the signs people miss when attempting to have children How the energetic temperature of food affects us How stress affects our health […]
Feb 16, 2018•52 min
Listen (About 8 minutes long) Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Tips on how to create a career as an artist Why having a strong online brand presence is important today Tips on finding your unique voice and […]
Feb 07, 2018•8 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Achieving a sustainable career as an artist How having focus will help you realise your creative dreams Marketing yourself as an artist Managing communications in a large community Brianna Wettlaufer is […]
Feb 02, 2018•51 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to avoid self-sabotage 2 tips to help you prepare for the best opportunities How Shawnee prepares for her creative A-game One of the biggest challenges for many creative people is […]
Jan 31, 2018•7 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How a famous film director backed a songwriting crowdfunding campaign Why looking after yourself and feeling good is critical to your creativity Shawnee’s best advice for aspiring musicians In 2014, folk […]
Jan 26, 2018•46 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: 2 powerfful tips on capturing inspiration in the moment What to do when inspiration turns up How to prepare your creative workspace Have you ever had a ground-breaking idea whilst in […]
Jan 24, 2018•9 min
Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What Natalia learned at art school about letting go How to activate and unlock your creativity About safe zones for your creative work The key to thriving as a creative in […]
Jan 19, 2018•59 min
