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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Apr 16, 2018 • 50min
Kelly Ruta: Cultivating Awareness of Our Own Greatness
Kelly Ruta grew up with severe depression and was even suicidal. At the time, she did not see any greatness within her. But as she got older, she began to realize that everyone, not just herself, has some sort of greatness inside them, and she wanted to help others develop the tools to find that within them. She shares her story with us and discusses how she helps people cultivate that awareness of their own power and worth.Kelly Ruta is a seasoned therapist-turned-millionaire-mindset mentor for female entrepreneurs. She teaches female entrepreneurs how to take back their personal power and become true leaders of businesses they are in love with by learning to master their mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 13, 2018 • 58min
Best of: Coaching to Create Behavioral Change and Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier is a Rhodes Scholar who founded the company Box of Crayons. His main objective in his career is to help companies and managers go from doing good work to great work, and he’s become extremely successful at doing just that. He shares with us his thoughts on how to do that, how to change behaviors for maximum performance, and more!Michael Bungay Stanier is the Senior Partner of Box of Crayons. His company is best known for their coaching programs that help time-crunched managers coach in 10 minutes or less. He’s written a number of books, the best known of which is Do More Great Work, created a series of short internet videos that have been seen by millions of people around the world, and organized the Great Work MBA, a virtual conference that had 10,000 registrants. He’s proudest of the book End Malaria, a collection of essays about Great Work from thought leaders that has raised $400,000 for Malaria No More. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2018 • 50min
Jennifer Gottlieb: Taking Off the Masks We Wear
Throughout her life, Jen Gottlieb has gone down several different paths. She’s been an actress on television, performed on stage, and is now a personal fitness trainer. But through those shifts, she began to realize something: She was putting up a front to the world. Hear Jen talk about her story and how and why she decided to remove the mask she had been wearing for so long.Jennifer Gottlieb is an actress and personal trainer based in New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2018 • 54min
Kate Swoboda: The Courage Habit
Kate Swoboda grew up in a split household. Her mother was very liberal and her father was very conservative. The experiences from her childhood because of that shaped her perspective on life. Now she’s a life coach and the creator of the Courageous Living Program. Hear what she believes forms courageous habits, why people shy away from the idea of life coaches, and more in our latest episode!Kate Swoboda is the author of the Courageous Living Program, founder of the Courageous Living Coach Certification Program and creator of YourCourageousLife.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2018 • 56min
Best of: Spending Now to Increase Your True Wealth Forever with Michael Ellsberg
It may seem counter-intuitive at first to spend money in order to increase your wealth and financial stability, but that’s just what Michael Ellsberg wants you to do. And he has plenty of reasons why that’s the case. He joins us to discuss education, not ignoring your “light bulb moments,” developing superskills to increase your earning, and much more!Michael Ellsberg is the author of “The Last Safe Investment: Spending Now to Increase Your True Wealth Forever,” and The Education of Millionaires: It’s Not What You Think, and It’s Not Too Late, both published by Penguin/Portfolio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2018 • 44min
Daniel Coyle: The Secrets of Highly Successful Teams
In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the secrets of highly successful teams with New York Times best-selling author Daniel Coyle. Known for his insightful books such as 'The Talent Code' and 'The Culture Code', Coyle brings a wealth of knowledge on team dynamics and the elements that foster peak efficiency.Coyle's journey began with a focus on individual success and development in athletes. However, a pivotal moment with a tennis instructor shifted his trajectory toward understanding the mechanics of successful teams. He explores the concept of a "group brain," a phenomenon evident in high-performing groups like Seal Team Six. This episode unravels the factors that make these teams click and operate at their best.In our conversation with Daniel Coyle, we dive deep into the intricacies of team building, trust, and the culture code playbook. We explore how to create an environment that nurtures success and the role of leadership in fostering a thriving team culture. Whether you're a team leader or a member, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing team potential and productivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2018 • 34min
Joe Brown: The Power of Purpose
The word “purpose” gets used a lot in the modern day. But so few people have done the research behind that word to truly know what finding it actually means. Joe Brown has done that work, and he has the results to back it up. Hear his story about how “purpose” can radically change your life and help you become more productive at work, in your relationships, and more!Joe Brown leads teams in designing new products & services and helps companies build the muscles to do that work themselves. He is a senior design lead and business designer at IDEO and his one and only patent is for a frozen novelty dessert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2018 • 43min
Best of: Igniting Change through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies and Symbols with Nancy Duarte
Nancy Duarte went from being a college dropout to being invited back to that same university to speak there. She knows the power of speech and telling stories, and she discussed with us how to make change happen with those tools. People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and others have used these very same tools, and Nancy shares them with you in our latest episode.Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Economist, LA Times and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. The largest design agency in the Silicon Valley, and 5th largest woman-owned employer, Duarte, Inc. is estimated to have created more than a quarter of a million presentations. She’s also the author of Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2018 • 50min
Martyn Sibley: From Disability to Possibility
Martyn Sibley has spinal muscular atrophy. He’s lived with his condition his entire life, but he hasn’t let it that hold him back from accomplishing great things in his life. He runs Disability Horizons, has authored a book, and his vision is to live in a world without barriers, prejudice, or discrimination. Hear his story and the journey he’s taken in life in our latest episode!Martyn Sibley runs Disability Horizons, is the author of Everything is Possible, and has a degree in Economics and a Masters in Marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2018 • 42min
Allen Brouwer: Becoming Your Best Self
Allen Brouwer grew up with an alcoholic father and lost his mother to cancer at a young age. He was directionless in his youth, but he was able to overcome the obstacles life threw at him and partnered with a friend to create the successful SELF Journal. Hear his story and what he believes are the keys for everyone to become their best selves in our latest episode!Allen Brouwer is the co-founder of BestSelf.Co, a creative marketer, and a scale and growth mentor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
