Month: April 2021

Season 1

Episode 009: What are some ways to build creative confidence?

Jessica

What does David Kelly recommend in his TED Talk?

In this episode we respond to David Kelly’s TED Talk “How to Build Your Creative Confidence.” We explore his big ideas including: fear of judgement, guided mastery, empathy, and then the importance of regaining lost creative confidence. Creativity and innovation touch every area of our lives. From reflecting on innovation in medicine and education to our own personal creative journeys, we explore ways that we can build on small success to reach our creative goals.

Click Here To Listen Now
Continue reading “Episode 009: What are some ways to build creative confidence?” →
Season 1

Episode 008: Lessons from Corita Kent (Part 2)

Jessica

How can students of creativity and teachers of creativity learn to free their creative spirits?

We continue the conversation about the influence of Corita Kent on students and teachers of creativity. What can we learn about sources and ways to play in the arts? How does “Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit” by Corita Kent and Jan Steward inspire us? We explore a chapter at a time, unpacking some of the big ideas and how we can use them to free our creative spirits.

Click Here To Listen Now
Continue reading “Episode 008: Lessons from Corita Kent (Part 2)” →
Season 1

Episode 007: Lessons from Corita Kent (Part 1)

Jessica

How can “rules” help all students of creativity and teachers of creativity?

This episode is our first Creativity Profile with a focus on Corita Kent. We discuss the 10 Rules for the Immaculate Heart College Art Department through the lenses of a student of creativity and a teacher of creativity. We explore the big ideas of trust, play, and learning, looking at each rule one at a time. This is the first of two episodes that focus on what we have learned from “Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit” by Corita Kent and Jan Steward.

Click Here To Listen Now
Continue reading “Episode 007: Lessons from Corita Kent (Part 1)” →
Season 1

Episode 006: How can fear impact our creativity?

Jessica

What if we called it resistance instead?

In this episode, we begin the conversation about creativity and fear. Why does creativity make us fearful sometimes? How can fear help our creative work? What are some strategies for overcoming our fears to be able to create? From looking at the use of the word ‘creativity’ through time to discussing ideas from Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” we help each other navigate the shadow side of our relationship with creativity.

Click Here To Listen Now
Continue reading “Episode 006: How can fear impact our creativity?” →