EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 55 MIN
Creativity Isn't a Talent. It's a Survival Skill.
from Brad Hook Podcast · host Bradley Hook
In this episode, Brad speaks with Dirk Matthews, President of the National Career Development Association and Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Columbia College Chicago.Together they explore:Creative resilience as a practical framework for navigating changeWhy creativity is not limited to artistsHow career development differs from simply finding a jobThe rise of non-linear careers and multipotentialityWhy young people need better stories around fame, influence, and meaningful workHow meditation, spirituality, and centredness support creativityThe long-term impact of COVID and organizational traumaHow leaders can help people move through change more humanelyConnect with Dirk Matthews:https://www.revisioncreativeconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkmatthews
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In this episode, Brad speaks with Dirk Matthews, President of the National Career Development Association and Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Columbia College Chicago.Together they explore:Creative resilience as a practical framework for navigating changeWhy creativity is not limited to artistsHow career development differs from simply finding a jobThe rise of non-linear careers and multipotentialityWhy young people need better stories around fame, influence, and meaningful workHow meditation, spirituality, and centredness support creativityThe long-term impact of COVID and organizational traumaHow leaders can help people move through change more humanelyConnect with Dirk Matthews:https://www.revisioncreativeconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkmatthews
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