Connecting the dots micro episode

In this short special reflections episode just 13 minutes long, your host Claire Bridges takes you through her highlights and thought-provoking moments from her inspiring conversations with creative professionals who have opened up about the chaos, doubts, and triumphs behind their craft. From embracing spontaneity with Grammy-nominated songwriter Dyo, to understanding the brain's hidden pathways with neuroscientist Dr Ben Martynoga, tune in to reflect on how these stories remind us there's no one-size-fits-all approach to creativity and the impact it can have on ourselves, on business and on the planet. Here are the highlights: A round-up of creative perspectives from guests Moments that challenge creative cliches and assumptions From our guests: Tom: be brave, challenge the brief, reject mediocrity Anahita: the art of facilitation to unlock creativity Andrew Howley: innovate by observing nature Ben: understand your brain, hack your creativity Max: how to be a better collaborator Lauren: a creative career is not a straight line Dyo: embrace spontaneity and say yes Gemma: how tiny habits lead to big breakthroughs About Claire Bridges: Claire Bridges is Chief Spark and Founder of leading creative training consultancy Now Go Create, whose philosophy is that everyone can be creative. Claire worked as a PR agency Managing Director and Creative Director working with global brands including Starbucks, Kellogg’s, Unilever, P&G and Danone in her previous PR career. Upskilling individuals, teams and organisations with practical creativity tools is Claire’s mission. She’s one of only 250 people globally to hold an MSc in Creativity, Leadership & Innovation, and authored an Amazon best-selling creative handbook In Your Creative Element based on her academic studies. Claire and her hand-picked team of experts have worked on thousands of creative projects and trained over 40,000 people around the world since starting Now Go Create in 2011. Connect with Claire: Website: https://nowgocreate.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowgocreate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NowGoCreate LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/claire-bridges-b6205b14 Produced by winteraudio.co.uk