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The Common Creative
The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity. From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive. The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as…
Episodes
The Common CreativeS8E153: Episode 153 - Andy Balzat: A-peeling Creativity
In this episode Paul and Chris sit down with Andy Balzat, founder of the (very a-peeling) Banana Life, a Brisbane-based consultancy that’s been bringing…
The Common CreativeS8E152: Episode 152 - Paul Fairweather: Quiet Charisma
In this episode of The Common Creative Podcast, Chris and Paul explore the heart of creativity. How it connects us, and why authenticity matters more than ever…
The Common CreativeS8E151: Episode 151 - Paul and Chris: CREATIVE SNIPPET (Frank Newman)
In this insightful snippet, Frank Newman unpacks the complex dance between ego and creativity. He explains how ego, often seen as a creative force, must be…
The Common CreativeS8E134: Episode 150 - Frank Newman: Creativity at the Edge
What happens when you combine a theatre director, teacher and facilitator with a passion for ‘ideas at the edge’? Say ‘hi’ to Frank Newman, who takes us on a…
The Common CreativeS8E149: Episode 149 - John Godwin: Better Future
What does it really take to change a young person’s life? In this episode of The Common Creative podcast, we sit down with John Godwin, an educator, social…
The Common CreativeS8E148: Episode 148 - Robert Fritz: Creative Structure
“The key is to recognise that creativity is not connected to your identity. Whether your creative project succeeds or fails, it doesn’t make you a better (or…
The Common CreativeS8E147: Episode 147 - Dr. Cathryn Lloyd: Creativity by Happenstance
Can art really change the way we do business? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn Lloyd shows us how creativity, curiosity, and a dash of serendipity can unlock fresh…
The Common CreativeS8E146: Episode 146 - Jonno White: Creative Clarity
What does it take to lead in a way that inspires, not just instructs? In this episode of The Common Creative Podcast, Leadership coach, Jonno White shares his…
The Common CreativeS8E145: Episode 145 - Denise Belling: People Centered Creativity
How does a former lifeguard and accountant become a leader in human-centered design? Denise Belling shares her journey, revealing how creativity, empathy, and…
The Common CreativeS8E144: Episode 144 - Amy Climer: Teaming with Creativity
What makes a team truly creative? In this episode, Dr. Amy Climer joins us for a second time and dives into the key ingredients of teamwork and innovation…
The Common CreativeS8E143: Episode 143: Trudi Boatwright- Playing with Creativity
Is play just for kids? Think again! In this episode, Trudi Boatwright, global Playful Experience Designer reveals how play is the secret ingredient to…
The Common CreativeS8E142: Episode 142: James Sills - On A Creative Note
In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, James Sills shares how singing connects people, builds community, and enhances well-being. From football…
The Common CreativeS8E141: Episode 141: Neo Aplin - Buddy Up to AI
This week on The Common Creative Podcast, we dive into the game-changing role of generative AI in creativity and productivity. Neo Aplin, a full-time AI…
The Common CreativeS7E140: Episode 140: James Victore: Weird Creative
In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, James Victore shares his journey as a designer and artist, emphasising the importance of embracing one's…
The Common CreativeS7E139: Episode 139: Tim Duggan: Creative Backwards
What is the future of work? How hard should we work? How can we navigate work life balance? Meet Tim Duggan, author of Work Backwards, who answers many of…
The Common CreativeS7E138: Episode 138: Neal Foard - Surefire Storyfire Creativity
This week, we welcome back the brilliant Neall Foard to The Common Creative Podcast for a deep dive into the evolving world of storytelling especially through…
The Common CreativeS7E137: Episode 137: Paul and Chris - PARA Filing System
In this week’s conversation of the Common Creative Podcast, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather discuss the PARA filing system, a method for organizing…
The Common CreativeS7E136: Episode 136: Ian Stephens: A Creative Punch
In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Ian Stephens shares his inspiring journey from a corporate career to becoming one of Australia's leading…
The Common CreativeS7E135: Episode 135: Paul and Chris - A Creative Life Lesson
In this conversation of the Common Creative Podcast, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather discuss the importance of being prepared for spontaneous opportunities…
The Common CreativeS7E134: Episode 134: Paul and Chris - Notion of Respect
In this week's conversation, Paul and Chris dive into Indigenous Australian perspectives on problem-solving and respect with our guest, Paulina Larocca…
The Common CreativeS7E133: Episode 133: Paul and Chris - The Daily-ish Habits
In this week’s conversation, Paul and Chris delve into the concept of 'daily-ish' habits, inspired by Oliver Berkman's insights. They discuss the importance of…
The Common CreativeS7E132: Episode 132 - Neil Wilson : The Creative Groove
Would you have the courage to sell your house in order to fund a retro startup in the music industry? Neil Wilson is co-owner of Suitcase Records, a…
The Common CreativeS7E131: Episode 131: Dr. Chloe Preece - Artistic Business
How can businesses embrace artistic processes and become more innovative? Chloe Preece works at the intersection of arts and marketing, focusing on how…
The Common CreativeS7E130: Episode 130: Paul and Chris - Quarter by Quarter
In this mini episode, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather discuss the concept of 'Quarter by Quarter', inspired by Anne Lamott's book 'Bird by Bird'. Paul…
The Common CreativeS7E129: Episode 129: Paulina Larocca: The Creative Catalyst
Who wouldn’t want to be a “Creative Catalyst”! With a background as both a practicing and academic creative, Paulina Larocca shares her powerful insights about…
The Common CreativeS7E131: Episode 128: Paul and Chris: The Ministry of Optimism
In this engaging conversation, Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith explore the intersection of creativity, woodworking, and personal organization. Chris shares…
The Common CreativeS7E127: Episode 127: Rachel Barnard - Creative Justice
We’re re-publishing this incredible episode with Rachel Barnard because we want more people to hear her amazing story of creativity and social change. She’s…
The Common CreativeS7E126: Episode 126: Rowena Meredith - Olympic Creativity
In the world of elite sports, discipline, commitment and resilience tend to reign supreme. So, is there a role for creativity? In this episode, Rowena Meredith…
The Common CreativeS7E125: Episode 125: Marion Deuchars - Make Everyday Creative
In many ways, Marion Deuchars is the ultimate poster child for the Common Creative. A successful illustrator and author and illustrator of her own books, she…
The Common CreativeS7E124: Episode 124: Hanne Kristiansen- Creative Intelligence
In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Hanne Kristiansen shares her journey from Denmark to Barcelona and her evolution into a creativity…
The Common CreativeS7E123: Episode 123: Lewis Rossignol - Storytelling and Creative Comedy
Is Lewis Rossignol an illustrator, visual storyteller or a comedian? And what IS the secret of drawing an Australian or a person with Down’s Syndrome? In this…
The Common CreativeS7E122: Episode 122: Paul and Chris - Spirits of Balmoral
In this conversation, Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith delve into the themes of creativity, visual art, and storytelling, particularly focusing on Chris's…
The Common CreativeS7E121: Episode 121: Mark Shayler- Presenting Creativity
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Mark Shayler shares his journey as a sustainability and innovation consultant, delving into the intersection of…
The Common CreativeS7E120: Episode 120: Paul and Chris - Bird by bird
In this episode of The Common Creative, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather delve into the insights from Anne Lamott's book 'Bird by Bird'. They discuss the…
The Common CreativeS7E119: Episode 119: Mark Truelson - Be a (Beer) Creative
Sparketypes, “One” Beer, and a singer who is a semi-tone out! Mark Truelson fits the mold of the passionate creative. Join us as he shares his journey from…
The Common CreativeS7E118: Episode 118: Shivani Gupta- Engineered Creativity
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Shivani Gupta. Shivani shares her transformative journey from being an engineer to becoming an entrepreneur and…
The Common CreativeS7E117: Episode 117: Masami Sato - Think Globally Act Globally
In this week’s episode of The Common Creative our guest, Masami Sato, founder of B1G1, shares her journey in creating a social good enterprise that’s making a…
The Common CreativeS7E116: Episode 116: Mark Schenk - The Example-Teller
In this week’s episode of The Common Creative, we sit down with Mark Schenk, co-founder of Anecdote, to explore why he feels business communication is broken…
The Common CreativeS7E115: Episode 115: Matthew Dicks - Storyworthy
Matthew Dicks is one of the world’s storytelling greats. In this show, Chris and Paul challenge him to reveal the secrets of his storytelling tricks and probe…
The Common CreativeS7E114: Episode 114: Paul & Chris: National Creativity Day!
In this special episode of The Common Creative podcast, Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith celebrate Australia Creativity Day 2024, emphasising the importance…
The Common CreativeS6E113: Episode 113: Dean Merlo - Caffeinated Creative
In this caffeine-loaded episode of The Common Creative podcast, hosts Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather explore the stimulating connection between caffeine…
The Common CreativeS6E112: Episode 112: Scott Andrew James - A Poetic Creative Type
This week’s episode, Scott Andrew James is a multifaceted creative located in Austin, Texas, who operates in the dual roles of a book coach and a roving poet…
The Common CreativeS6E111: Episode 111: Paul & Chris: World Storytelling Day
World Story Telling Day was originally created in Sweden to encourage people to tell stories and build better connections. This year’s theme “Building Bridges”…
The Common CreativeS6E110: Episode 110: Miranda West - Do Creative
“When you first see a new idea [for a book cover], don’t judge it immediately. Instead,sleep on it and let it mull” “It really helps to trust great creatives -…
The Common CreativeS6E109: Episode 109: Roger Dennis - Future Creative
Roger Dennis is a seasoned expert in the art of “foresight” - guiding leaders beyond conventional strategic planning and short time frames. Drawing from his…
The Common CreativeS6E108: Episode 108: Dan Golden & Jen Huh : U Turn Me Creativity
Welcome to The Common Creative with Dan Golden and Jen Huh. Dan Golden and Jen Huh are a dynamic creative duo known for their playful and humorous design…
The Common CreativeS6E101: Episode 107: Nick Jaffe : Crafty Creativity
Welcome to the 101st episode of The Common Creative podcast! In this week's episode, we sit down with Nick Jaffe, a multifaceted individual who embodies the…
The Common CreativeS6E106: Episode 106: David Hieatt : Creative Jeanius
“Work hard and deep focus are the most important things we can do” “You shouldn’t try to be someone else - you have to be you” “I’m a stubborn mule” "The quest…
The Common CreativeS6E105: Episode 105: James R. Hagerty: The Last Word on Creativity
"If obituaries can't be fun, what's the point of dying?" - James Hagerty Known to his friends as Bob, James Hagerty has an illustrious career as a staff…
The Common CreativeS6E104: Episode 104: Kat Driscoll : Creativity with Bling
Welcome to this week's episode featuring Kat Driscoll, the visual artist, designer, and creator behind Bobbi Frances jewelry. Kat shares a captivating story of…
The Common CreativeS6E103: Episode 103: Troy & Zara Love: Loving Creativity
Troy and Zara Love are directors of presentation skills training company “Great Talk”, and renowned Australian stand-up comics. (Fun fact, they’re a married…
The Common CreativeS6E102: Episode 102: Brock Swinson: Creativity by the Barrel
“Never pick an argument with someone who buys ink by the barrel”. Brock Swinson is a filmmaker, screenwriter, interviewer for Creative Screenwriting Magazine…
The Common CreativeS6E101: Episode 101: Stimson Snead: Marvelous Insights Into Creative Direction And Sci-Fi Comedy
How does a film director balance the desire for a high octane creative output with the practicalities of lights, cameras and action? And what draws a talented…
The Common CreativeS6E100: Episode 100: Dr. Kristy Goodwin - Creativity and the Digital Discussion
Dr. Kristy Goodwin is an expert in digital well-being and productivity and the author of “Dear Digital We Need To Talk” -a guide to developing realistic…
The Common CreativeS6E99: Episode 99: Mark Williams - Connected Creativity: The Drive for Humans to Connect and Divide
In this week's episode, we are thrilled to introduce Dr. Mark Williams, a distinguished neuroscientist and educator who is on a mission to create a ‘brain…
The Common CreativeS6E98: Episode 98 - Nik Robinson: 20/20 Creative Vision
Nik Robinson is the founder of Good Citizens, a company dedicated to untrashing the planet by transforming plastic waste into stylish eyewear. Nik's diverse…
The Common CreativeS6E97: Episode 97 - Avi Liran: Delightfully Creative
This week's episode features Avi Liran - “The Eternal Optimist”. A professional speaker and trainer, Avi's message is clear: the best way to nurture your soul…
The Common CreativeS6E96: Episode 96 - Steve Sharp: Connecting Creativity
Welcome to this week's episode featuring Steve Sharp, the 'workplace whisperer.' Steve shares his wisdom on cultivating workplace creativity and improving…
The Common CreativeS6E95: Episode 95 - Scott Belsky: Behancing Creativity: Entrepreneurial Insights from the Master of Making Ideas Happen
A creative powerhouse with a reputation that most can only dream about,, Scott Belsky wears many hats: entrepreneur, author, investor, and now an integral part…
The Common CreativeS6E94: Episode 94: Paul and Chris CREATIVE SNIPPET (Lenny Ravich)
Step right into our creative snippet, a mini-episode that provides a glimpse of this week's main attraction featuring, Lenny Ravich, a presenter, teacher, an…