The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Ben Austin, the creator of Stop, Start, Do joins us to talk about finding the motivation to change your habits. HighlightsMaintaining morale in difficult periods of our livesUnderstanding the difference between blame and responsibilityGetting back on the path to what we’re destined to doWhy people close to us resist our changesThe power of tracking and measuring your progressThe motivational seesaw techniqueThe stop the start do framework for changing habitsThe problem with trying to change too many things at onceDeveloping systems to eliminate decision fatigueQuotesKnowing what to do is not the hard part, actually doing it isIt’s fundamental to have some sort of system to track your personal development progressYour environment doesn’t need to crush you to changeThere’s a real difference between I failed and I’m a failureYou work towards becoming the ideal version of yourself but never actually achieve itAfter years of reading, researching and learning about habit formation, Ben Austin stared connecting the dots and created the framework for Stop.Start.Do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Grant, a renowned Wharton professor, New York Times writer, and influential management thinker. In this episode, Grant delves into the intriguing world of non-conformity, sharing insights from his bestselling book, 'Originals.'Discover how to get comfortable with ideas that may not always align with popular opinion, and learn to appreciate the moments that truly captivate your attention. Grant emphasizes the importance of developing confidence as a learner and challenges the conformist behavioral patterns prevalent in our education system.Explore the impact of system justification theory on our decision-making processes and the difference between instructor-driven and student-led learning. Overcome your fear of failure and understand why Grant believes that confidence is won through success and in a surprising twist, why he thinks conformity is the new originality.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world's top-rated professors and gain insights that could transform your approach to success. Tune in now!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Coyle, author of The Talent Code joins us to talk about the common threads of people who perform at the highest levels.HighlightsAssignments that sparked Dan’s interest talentWays to develop a tendency to challenge the status quoThe power of immersing yourself in multiple domainsLessons in developing talent from a skateboard parkPaying attention to the moments when lightning strikesWhy struggle makes us smarterDeveloping a process for achieving masteryQuotesYou need to have the right conditions for lightning to formYou don’t get better by listening. You get better by doingStruggle makes you smarter.When you look across high performers, they all have a huge variety of things they did.When you do deep practice, you grow thicker layers of myelinBooks and ResourcesThe Talent Code by Daniel CoyleThe Right Stuff by Tom WolfeGuitar Zero by Gary MarcusDaniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Talent, The Talent Code, Lance Armstrong’s War, and Hardball: A Season in Projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an insightful conversation with Chris Guillebeau, the creator of The Art of Nonconformity and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Guillebeau discusses his career and his new book, 'Born for This.'Discover how to create a deliberate life without a grand vision and learn valuable lessons from failures and dead ends. Guillebeau shares his insights on balancing persistence with knowing when to quit and how sunk costs impact our decisions.He also delves into the psychology and mindset required for significant goals and why an inciting incident doesn’t have to be something massive. Learn about the four elements that create emotional resonance in your work and the power of asking if there’s another way to do things.Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal development and entrepreneurship today and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Frenette, former fashion designer and intuitive business coach joins us to discuss how to awaken your inner CEOHighlightsThe power of channeling your passionDeciphering true intuition from fearFinding alignment with or values The blend of inspiration and action that’s requiredPersisting in spite of the people who criticize usThe power of creating a beautiful experienceThe value of different forms of geniusQuotesIn a fearful state of mind, it’s hard to hear intuitionTo me, it’s all about creating a beautiful experienceOur logical mind should be in service of our intuitionCaroline Frenette has spent the past five+ years researching the human intuitive process as it applies specifically to business building & entrepreneurship, immersing herself as a research participant in over 25 well-known business courses and conducting experimentation with her own businesses, as well as those of her clients, and investing over $100,000 to date in her quest to help business owners develop a deep inner security, confidence and strength that will transform the way they do business forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Duarte joins us to talk about how to ignite change through speeches, stories, ceremonies and symbols.HighlightsHow a failure sparked an entire body of workOvercoming emotional wounds from parentsThe decision to focus on being the best in the world at one thingMoments in time that test our hearts and our gritGoing from college drop out to speaker at the same universityTurning every Obstacle into an OpportunityResolving our need for parental approvalBringing focus to your work by saying noHow hobbies can create careersLessons from working with Al GoreUsing speeches, stories, ceremonies, and symbolsQuotesI’ve become the antithesis of what my destiny would dictate I’d becomeCreating a movement is the long gameIf you wake up everyday, and do what brings you peace and passion you’ll end up in the right place. We were in business 20 years before my first book was written. I think you are hardwired and made with a destiny. Part of transformation at scale and creating a movement is letting go of the past and embracing the future Links Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies and SymbolsResonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences Slideology: The Art and Science of Creating Great PresentationsNancy 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Abel, comic artist and author joins us to share storytelling telling lessons from iconic radio producers. HighlightsFinding the themes inside a body of workStorytelling lessons from iconic radio producersWhy our paths are rarely linearManaging the uncertainty and anxiety of creative workThe conceptual story structure of how narrative journalism worksWhy there are no shortcuts to creative successLinksRadio: An Illustrated guideOut on a Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of RadioJessica Abel is a a cartoonist and a writer, and is deeply interested in stories: She makes them, investigates how they work, and wants to help you make your own.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy Piersall, blogger and artist joins us to discuss the evolution of her body of workHighlightsWhat happens when we become disillusioned with our successHow loss can lead to the start of true happinessHaving the courage to avoid soul-sucking easy moneyMaking decisions in the absence of external evidenceLetting go of the “fix yourself” approach to personal developmentHow forgiveness creates space in your life SponsorsBirksun BirkSun designs and creates innovative products that power smartphones and portable devices anytime, anywhere.  All BirkSun products are designed in California and created with a very hands-on approach. They spend months and often years working with the best suppliers before a product gets puts on the website. Visit birksun.com/podcastSon of A Tailor80% of people in the world don't fit into a standard size, chances are you are one of them. Son of a Tailor makes 100% Custom Fitted T-Shirts to the unique measurements of each customer. Ordering is easy, you simply answer 6 simple questions and their algorithm will construct the perfect T-Shirt pattern, no extra measuring needed. All T-Shirts from Son of a Tailor come with a Perfect Fit Guarantee, that means that if you don't love your first T-Shirt, they’ll make you a new one, no questions asked. Son of a Tailor has free worldwide shipping. Go towww.sonofatailor.com and use voucher code “creative” at checkout for 30% off your first T-ShirtBlue Apron Looking for a cool and creative gift to get someone you like? Imagine how happy they’d be when they got home from an exhausting day at work and all the ingredients to a delicious healthy dinner was right there waiting for them.  C’mon you know that everyone’s lives are crazy busy these days.  And people with kids never have time shop after work. So help them out by getting them a subscription to Blue Apron. Visit Blueapron.com/podcast and get your first two meals freeHostgatorHostgator is offering 30% of all hosting packages for Unmistakable creative listeners. Visit Hostgator.com/creative and use the promo code CREATIVEQuotesMy life had to come part to go back together in ways that would actually work Sometimes you have look nowhere but within yourself for answersWhen I started nurturing myself for sake of nurturing myself it spread like waves to people I love the most and projects I cared about the most When you ask crappy questions you get crappy answersWhy even show up for life if you’re not going to listen to the guiding voice within you? Wendy Piersall has been blogging here, there and almost everywhere since 2006. She has started and sold several blogs, written a couple of books, and is recently experiencing a very full-circle moment in her career in which she’s  getting to be an artist for a livingWendy Piersall, blogger and artist joins us to discuss the evolution of her body of workHighlightsWhat happens when we become disillusioned with our successHow loss can lead to the start... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaker, educator, facilitator and coach Emiliya joins us to discuss science based tools from the field of positive psychology Highlights Media driven misperceptions of communism The least useful question we can ask in adversityThe difference between positive psychology and positive thinkingHow we give our happiness away The powerful role of ritual and community Mental health stigma in immigrant communities  QuotesEverybody is constantly creating their own reality through their perceptions The brain is constantly asking why and making meaning I often say gratitude was the best diet I put myself on SponsorsSon of A Tailor80% of people in the world don't fit into a standard size, chances are you are one of them. Son of a Tailor makes 100% Custom Fitted T-Shirts to the unique measurements of each customer. Ordering is easy, you simply answer 6 simple questions and their algorithm will construct the perfect T-Shirt pattern, no extra measuring needed. All T-Shirts from Son of a Tailor come with a Perfect Fit Guarantee, that means that if you don't love your first T-Shirt, they’ll make you a new one, no questions asked. Son of a Tailor has free worldwide shipping. Go to www.sonofatailor.com and use voucher code “creative” at checkout for 30% off your first T-Shirt Blue Apron Looking for a cool and creative gift to get someone you like? Imagine how happy they’d be when they got home from an exhausting day at work and all the ingredients to a delicious healthy dinner was right there waiting for them.  C’mon you know that everyone’s lives are crazy busy these days.  And people with kids never have time shop after work. So help them out by getting them a subscription to Blue Apron. Visit Blueapron.com/podcast and get your first two meals freeTruecarTrueCar users save an average of $3,221 off MSRP.No hassles or headaches. It’s how car buying was always meant to be.Over two million cars have been sold by the TrueCar Certified Dealer network. Visit TrueCar.com or download the TrueCar app and start saving. TrueCar. Never Overpay.HostgatorHostgator is offering 30% of all hosting packages for Unmistakable creative listeners. Visit Hostgator.com/creative and use the promo code CREATIVEA leading voice in the world of positive psychology and the science of flourishing, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya is a widely sought-after speaker, educator, facilitator and coach.Speaker, educator, facilitator and coach Emiliya joins us to discuss science based tools from the field of positive psychology Highlights Media driven misperceptions of communism The least useful question we can ask in adversityThe difference between positive psychology and positive thinkingHow we give our happiness away The powerful... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Pasricha, creator of 1000 Awesome Things, returns to the show to discuss his new book The Happiness Equation Highlights Developing the habit of starting and building things The 4 simple words that block all criticismWhy extrinsic motivation causes you to lose satisfaction The success triangle Psychology and human behavior lessons from a fast food restaurantThree things that help you manage life after a difficult experience Finding the motivation to show up every single day Lessons from working up close with high-level leadersHow to spend the bulk of your time on high impact activities QuotesIt matters internally more than externally on any creative project The average person makes over 300 decisions a day. We all have decision fatigue. Resources and BooksNeil’s TED TalkThe Book of AwesomeThe Happiness EquationThe Institute for Global HappinessNeil Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome series which has spent over five years on bestseller lists and sold over a million copies. He’s also the author of The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.