The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind creating work that captivates and compels others? Join us in this engaging episode as we dive deep into the realm of irresistible work with the renowned author and speaker, Sally Hogshead.Sally Hogshead is a world-class branding expert, best-selling author, and a captivating storyteller. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares her valuable insights into how you can make your work stand out in a crowded market. Through her groundbreaking research, Sally has uncovered the key triggers that elicit fascination in others, and she'll show you how to leverage these triggers to make your work impossible to resist.During the conversation, Sally delves into the science of fascination, explaining how certain individuals and ideas hold our attention more than others. By understanding the seven universal fascination triggers, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to craft your work in a way that resonates deeply with your audience.Unlocking the secrets of Sally Hogshead's work empowers you to create meaningful connections, increase your influence, and leave a lasting impact on the world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, or creative professional, her expertise will inspire you to tap into your uniqueness and create work that sparks fascination and engagement.Join us in this captivating conversation with Sally Hogshead and discover how you can make your work a magnet for attention, admiration, and success. Get ready to unleash your full potential and create a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of others.Note: This episode contains invaluable insights from Sally Hogshead herself and is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their creative endeavors and professional pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Unfortunately we see a lot of shows like Lockup and so forth that portray a certain subset of what goes on in prison. And that’s real. But there are a lot of things that are not necessarily shown all the time that are really positive. I had no experience with prison. Never been a prison before. I stepped in San Quentin the first time. I had the same sort of perception that most people do. San Quentin is a very ominous looking place. It has all the death row inmates for California. I thought this a place where people go to serve out their time and a lot of these guys are beyond any type of help. That was my perception and for most people I think that’s the case. I did a small class talking about entrepreneurship, and I did not have any idea that the response that I would get would be so amazing and deep. These guys were just thirsting for education, for conversation about things that they were so interested in. They wanted to start business. They wanted to learn. And it really immediately changed my perception of that. ” – Chris RedlitzChris Redlitz is a general partner of TransCapital Media and the founder of The Last Mile, which prepares incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through business and technology training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Skelly, creator of Hungry for Happiness joins us to discuss the power of learning to listen to your body to develop stronger intuitionHighlights Turning fear into a catalyst for growthHow small disciplines turn into a daily habitsLessons in creativity from Samantha’s time as a dancerShutting down the world in order to hear our own voiceBringing an element of performance into the workWhy listening to our bodies can be the path to intuition and happinessLearning to change our relationship to painDeveloping resilience in our livesTwo key questions that teach us to listen to our bodiesQuotesThere’s so much wisdom that comes from within. But we’re so consumed with consuming.When we’re a state of comparison, we’re in a state of scarcity.What feels good for you is going to inspire the world.Samantha Skelly is on mission is to build a community of 1 million women that have experienced sustainable weight loss due to a strengthened relationship with food and their bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Ellsberg, author of The Education of Millionaires and The Last Safe Investment joins us to discuss how we can spend how to increase our true wealth forever and develop superskills to increase our earning. HighlightsPrioritizing the mark you want to leave on the worldHow the need for safety drives so many of our decisionsLearning to act on our “lightbulb” momentsWhy our current retirement system doesn’t work The concept of systemic spending “Super skills” that help you increase your earningQuotesThere are so many options for exploring yourself and finding what you want to do other than collegeCollege is a broken system that needs to be reimagined from the ground upIt’s not just your bank account that’s going to give you happiness, security, and freedomIt’s actually easier to earn more than save moreOne of most basic ways to increase your income is to increase the span of your working lifeMichael 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.

John Corcoran, former Clinton administration staff writer joins us to discuss how we translate relationships to revenue. HighlightsHow struggle inspired John to study successThe power of learning to cope and adapt to new communitiesNot letting our decisions be guided by snap judgementsLessons from working as a Clinton administration staff writerWhy charisma can be developed through service to othersThe role of support in life’s ups and downsBeing intentional about the relationships we buildCreating a conversations list Why there’s no substitute for face-to-face communication QuotesYour relationships are really the most critical thing you have in the world of business You don’t scale before you can make one client or customer happyFor the people we have relationships with we need to treat them with respect in upswings and downswings I don’t know a single person who hasn’t had some setbacks along the way John Corcoran is an attorney, writer, father and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. He owns his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg Krech, founder of the To-Do Institute joins us to discuss the Japanese art of self reflectionHighlights Learning to put yourself in someone else’s shoesHow emotions color our perceptionsReflecting without our emotional coloringInterpersonal skills that are an important part of character educationThree questions to ask about people in your livesCo-existing with your internal experiences and feelingsIncorporating a self-reflective practice into lifeQuotesEvil is in the inability to put ourselves in another person’s shoesWhat we don’t see is many people setting aside a weekly practice of self reflectionIf we look at mental health as a skill that can be learned, we can get out of the model that it’s something that’s part of us.Gregg Krech has served as the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute since 1992. Gregg is one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in the United States and the author of several books including the award-winning book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Stone Bridge Press). His work has been featured on public TV and radio, and in books, professional journals, and magazines such as Body & Soul, Utne Reader, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Tricycle, and Counseling Today. He is the Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal of Purposeful Living and frequently conducts programs for audiences ranging from Zen Center students to mental health professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Stubblebline, creator of Coach.me joins us to discusss decoding human perforamnce based on his experiece of building companies, and working with well known founders like Ev William, Biz Stone, and Jack Dorsey. Highlights Using the power of leveling up to increase performanceHow certain career experiences reveal our pathBalancing our desire to level up with being fulfilledShifting from apathy to action Uncovering the keys to increasing motivation Why there is always another level The importance of appreciating small winsNot letting other people define success Tony Stubblebine is the founder of Coach.me, a platform that provides users with proven ways to achieve their goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happiness researcher and former CBS news anchor Michelle Gielan joins us to discuss how we can become positive broadcasters in our lives. HighlightsWhy we are all broadcasters What causes us to miss the meaning in certain momentsFinding a way or making one with our challenges Identifying the parts of a story that are most meaningful The power of how we start conversations 7 Strategies for being more influential in a positive way Using the power of positive habits to alleviate depressionFinding “fueling facts” to tell a different story about our livesDealing with the negative people in our livesMichelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Grossman, creator of the the Zeitguide join us to discuss developing a learning curriculum in order to become future proof.Highlights How tutoring high school kids led to meeting Brian GrazerThe power of asking questions and insatiable curiosityWhy our natural gifts don’t necessarily show up in a traditional wayThe importance of knowing why we learn the things to doBreaking the conditioning that causes us to choose from the options in front of usIncorporating knowledge, systems and ideas into your lifeLessons learned from working with Brian GrazierQuotesI believe curiosity leads to serendipityMy curiosity is the foundation for my successCreativity is about thinking and your approach to lifeIf you force something you’re going to lose your authenticity and your originalityIf you’re stuck in a tunnel and deaf to the conversations happening in the world you’re going to fail.Brad Grossman heads client-teams that guide top executives in nearly every industry vertical—media/entertainment, consumer products, finance, technology, advertising, healthcare, art/fashion—leading Fortune 100 global enterprises, non-profits, and emerging start-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former podcast guest and Panamanian artist Mayi Carles returns to the show to talk about we turn life’s messy parts into creative triumphs.HighlightsLetting go of the fear that nobody will show upFinding the moments when we put ourselves out thereDealing with unwritten cultural dogmasThe tension between what we want and what’s expectedWhy people who believe in us help us overcome resistanceThe rock that life puts in our journeysEmbracing screw ups in the creative processQuotesYou need at least one biggest fan to hug you when all you want to do is quitI’m a firm believe that you’ll get what you’re seeking. The answers are everywhereWe want to be this version of ourselves that is unattainable.Mayi Carles is a tiny Panamanian artist with a T-Rex heart making a living on the Internet by being herself + owning her weird + sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way, including the bloopers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.