Creativity: Uncovered
Feeling like your creative spark has fizzled out? It can seem like a huge, intimidating challenge to get it back. But what if you shifted your focus from chasing creativity to just having some fun? In this solo episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling shares how buying a marble run recently made her realise that fun might just be the best way to get your creativity flowing again. Abi digs into how tapping into that childhood joy can really kickstart your creative journey. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: Why Abi bought a marble run (and why you might...
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Faster. Cheaper. More efficient. That’s the mantra driving much of our world today - but should it apply to creativity? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with Jesse Feister, Executive Director of Webby Media Group, to explore what happens to creativity and craft in a world obsessed with speed and automation. Can creativity survive without compromise? And what do we lose when we skip the struggle? Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: The difference between creativity and craft in a high-speed world How AI and technology may be raising...
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What happens when the subject of your art is also an artist? In this layered episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with filmmakers Jason and Blue Gerber about their new feature-length documentary, Dawn Dusk. The film follows designer Chellie Look as she navigates grief, creativity, and the tension between artistic integrity and running a business. But this conversation isn’t just about the story they captured - it’s also about their own creative journey bringing it to life. Please note: This episode includes discussion of a film that contains themes of domestic violence....
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What does a healthy relationship with your creativity look like? And how do you go about achieving this? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, musician Chris Baker joins Abi Gatling to discuss how he reconnected with his authentic self as an artist, found his own voice and now uses this to guide his creative process. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: The invisible pressure that comes with creative work Why there’s no one-size-fits-all version of what it means to be an artist What a healthy relationship with your creativity can look like Avoiding...
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When you hear “virtual reality,” do you think of gaming headsets and rollercoaster simulations? So did Abi Gatling - until she met Benjamin Breitenstein from Composit Design. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Benjamin reveals how VR is being used far beyond the gaming world to solve problems, unlock new experiences, and reimagine what’s possible in design. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How a zombie game kickstarted Benjamin’s passion for VR The creative process behind building virtual experiences The difference between...
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The other day, I had a beautiful moment with my niece, Molly. And it ended up being a perfect little lesson about creativity, curiosity, and seeing the world with fresh eyes. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How kids can give you a fresh perspective How to get off the treadmill of ‘adulting’ How a question switched my mindset from chore to adventure Focussing on curiosity rather than creativity Using active observation to spark curiosity Curiosity as a cure for creative block Happy listening! xo Abi P.S. For more information about this...
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Have you ever heard the saying, “the only constant in life is change”? It’s a reminder that transformation touches everything - including our creativity. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with singer-songwriter turned author Leigh Hardingham about embracing change and evolving creatively across different mediums. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: Leigh’s journey from performing musician to published author What it takes to transition creatively from one medium to another The role of collaboration in Leigh’s...
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Creativity has regularly featured in the top 10 key skills required for the workplace, yet most people still say and feel that they aren’t creative. What does this mean for the future of work, and how can we fix it? HR Consultant Karen Kirton joins the Creativity: Uncovered podcast to discuss what creativity in the workplace means, why it’s important and how everyone can develop these essential skills. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: The top emerging skills required in the workplace World Economic Forum “The Future of Jobs Report” Creativity...
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In many industries, creativity is seen as a challenge, rocking the boat, and a threat to the safety of doing things how they were “always done”. But without challenging the status quo, how can industries evolve? Enter Nathan Fradley, a passionate Financial Adviser who has set out to challenge the standard, in order to deliver the best possible advice for his clients. Leaning into his creativity, curiosity and a sense of justice, Nathan is exploring the greyscale in an industry that is often seen as black and white. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How...
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Ever find yourself talking about how different childhood feels these days? From resilience to creativity, many of us wonder what’s changed — and what we can do to support the next generation. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I’m joined by Gavin McCormack, award-winning educator and co-founder of Upschool.co, to dig into these questions. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How we can help kids (and ourselves) navigate change The Montessori approach to sparking curiosity and resilience Surprising insights on the Default Mode Network (DMN) and...
info_outlineIn many industries, creativity is seen as a challenge, rocking the boat, and a threat to the safety of doing things how they were “always done”. But without challenging the status quo, how can industries evolve?
Enter Nathan Fradley, a passionate Financial Adviser who has set out to challenge the standard, in order to deliver the best possible advice for his clients. Leaning into his creativity, curiosity and a sense of justice, Nathan is exploring the greyscale in an industry that is often seen as black and white.
Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:
- How Nathan became a Financial Adviser
- The corporate culture in financial advice
- The misconception of the industry’s rules and regulations
- Challenging the narrative and going straight to the source
- Creativity and ethics in financial advice
- Nathan’s passion for raising the standard of the financial industry
- Nathan’s podcast, Challenge the Standard
Happy listening!
xo Abi
P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/how-to-challenge-the-standard/
P.P.S. The information in this podcast does not take your specific needs or circumstances into consideration, so you should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek financial advice before making any financial decisions.
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