Episodes
TALKING CREATIVITY, INNOVATION & CRITICAL THINKING
Episode 14
EPISODE 14 Becoming A Class Act
We’re delighted to be joined by Joel Kern, the brilliant mind behind Make Believe Group, a fantastic children’s theatre school that’s all about using performance to build life skills. Joel’s on a mission to help young people grow in confidence and communication. He shares his incredible journey, from his early days as a young DJ to launching his business at the age of 12! 20 years later, he continues to grow his business, living his mantra that ‘nothing is unreachable’.
We discuss the power of parental support, the magic of teamwork, and why creativity and critical thinking are so vital in education today. With Make Believe celebrating 20 years, Joel reflects on the highs, the lessons learned, and what’s next.
It’s an inspiring conversation filled with passion, insights, and plenty of takeaways—so let’s jump in!
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Episode 13
EPISODE 13 Bonus Episode Myth Busting the Menopause
Did you know that 70% of women in the workforce are navigating peri-menopause? It’s a stage of life that impacts millions
Joining us is Rachel Curry, Creative Services Director at Designate a fearlessly independent Advertising Agency. Rachel brings a powerful and deeply personal story about her sudden introduction to menopause while thriving in a vibrant industry surrounded by and leading young talent. Her journey has inspired her to become a mentor and advocate, offering vital support to colleagues and beyond.
Rachel’s experience and insights have helped shape menopause policies for her own company and other organisations, ensuring better support for women and greater understanding across the workplace and we think her “hot tips” (not hot flushes!) deserves to be heard.
Episode 12
EPISODE 12 The Business of Brain Health & Wealth
Setting Your Brain Free to Create, Innovate and Critically Think
Can you imagine how powerful it would be if you could set your brain free to wander, imagine and use its full potential?
We chat about...
Why nurturing a healthy mindset is so important to drive our brains natural creativity and innovation.
From their experience reflection, reframing and self-awareness unlocks our human potential and fuels organisational success.
To age and live well looking after our brain health through diet, movement and relationships is so important.
And techniques that can be adopted to keep your brains super highways healthy so the glass remains half full supporting you to protect your wellbeing.
Episode 11
EPISODE 11 Our Genius As Human Beings
The Human Self
In this episode, we explore the concept of "The Human Self" and its pivotal role in fostering creativity and innovation. We discuss why self-development, self-awareness, and self-belief are essential for unlocking human potential and driving organisational success. Joined by Miriam Boote, Managing Director at creative agency, Designate, we examine the role of leaders and organisations in cultivating a culture of self-awareness and continuous improvement.
Episode 10
EPISODE 10 Let Your Charisma Out Of The Bottle
Confidence, Gravitas And The Social Brain
In this episode we highlight the importance of emotional safety for confidence and that when the brain is not distracted by feeling safe, confidence can fly!, We also delve into the way we view the world and how shifting perspective, through a polished up lens, can bring more clarity and shift unsupporting cognitive biases.
Episode 9
EPISODE 09 Manner Before Matter
What is Psycho-Social & Why Does it Matter?
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Leanne Drew-McKain. This is not the soft, mushy stuff! It's the stuff that creates the environment for those tough conversations and decisions to be made.
Episode 8
EPISODE 08 What is Psycho-Social
& Why Does it Matter?
In this 2-parter, we explore the importance of environmental climates and their profound impact on creativity, innovation, ideation, and critical thinking. Discover how the spaces around us and the cultures we work within can influence our minds and drive groundbreaking ideas and solutions.
Episode 7
EPISODE 07 The Human Advantage
Taking a deeper dive into where we rely on the uniqueness of our brains and not on tech. as we move further into the next industrial revolution 5.0 (2020 to present)
Episode 6
EPISODE 6 What Makes a Positive Creative Environment?
In our last episode of this series, we are going to explore what makes a conducive environment to create and innovate.
Episode 5
EPISODE 5 What Blocks our Creativity?
Discussing the impact of stress, time pressures and limiting beliefs on our creativity and innovation potential
Episode 4
EPISODE 4 When are Humans at their Best?
What sparks the brain into creativity? Helping you understand your brain and when to let those creative juices flow!
Episode 3
EPISODE 3 Do Humans Excel over AI?
How is AI and other technical advancements impacting human creativity? Why is creativity and innovation so important for the future?
Episode 2
EPISODE 2 Who is Creative?
Beyond artists and authors. Is it a myth that everyone can be creative?
Episode 1
EPISODE 1 What is Creativity?
Exploring how creativity shows up. How do we define it and how do you express it in your work?