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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life

Inspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms

Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek.

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Latest Episodes:

Overcoming Resistance in Our Work and Our Life with Kary Oberbrunner Sep 30, 2015

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In this episode of the podcast, author, speaker and coach Kary Oberbrunner joins us to talk about overcoming resistance in our work and and our lives, dealing with our perfectionist tendencies and much more.

HIGHLIGHTS

Dealing with and Overcoming Addiction
Resolving the Tension in our Lives
How Perfectionism Negatively Impacts Our Lives
Why We All Have Self Sabotaging Tendencies
The Myth That We Can Eradicate Pain
The Relationship Between Our Tolerance for Pain and Our Level of Success
The Two Lies That We all Believe
Learning to Separate Ourselves from Our work
Some Ideas on Overcoming Resistance

QUOTES

I believe we can’t lead people past where we haven’t gone ourselves

I think you open a whole portion of your life when you take away the editor in your brain.

Success doesn’t ruin you. It’s reveals you.

Kary Oberbrunner is a coach, author, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are and why they’re here , and where they’re going so they can become a Soul on Fire and share their message with the world. You can follow him on twitter @karyoberbrunner

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Unconventional Wisdom on Habits and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin Sep 28, 2015

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In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, author of the The Happiness Project, and Better than Before joins us to share unconventional wisdom on habits and happiness.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Manageable and Realistic Ways to Become Happier
Why We Need a Burning Desire and the Willingness to do the work
The Power of Unconditional Support from Important People in your Life
Four Tendencies That Drive our Habits
The Role of Intrinsic Motivation
Understanding What is True of You
A Critical Variable that Changes all Formulas for Success
The Myth of Safety and Security
Questions that Help You to Discover What’s True You
How Your Personality Impacts Your Habits
Setting Aside Time for Your Highest Value Work

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

The Habits Quiz

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Happier with Gretchen Rubin (Podcast)

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin

Daily Rituals by Mason Currey

QUOTES

Getting enough sleep is one of the few iron laws of habit formation.

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Timesbestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold more than two million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages

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Finding Your Creative Identity with Aerosyn Lex Sep 23, 2015

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In this episode of the podcast, artist and designer Aerosyn Lex whose work has been exhibited and New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and who has collaborated with iconic brands and individuals like Kanye West and Nike joins us to talk about the process of finding your creative identity.

HIGHLIGHTS:

The difference between a professional pursuit and calling
Why success isn’t promised with even hard work and talent
The reasons we tend to ignore our calling
The importance of environment and emotional support
What causes us to misinterpret our calling
What it takes to find your creative identity
Thinking about what you want to do, not just want you to have
How the modern digital world causes us a lot of confusion
Lessons from working with iconic masters of their craft
Bouncing back from our major setbacks

QUOTES

Without art I wouldn’t really I know who I am

Aerosyn Lex is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the CFDA Awards, and beyond. He is one of the top 40 alumni from the prestigious Pratt institute and has been awarded the coveted SCOPE grand prize during the Armory Arts Show. Living and working in both New York and has collaborated with some of today’s most illustrious names including Kenzo, Nike, LVMH, Public School, Kanye, and Diplo

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Anything You Want with Derek Sivers Sep 21, 2015

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In this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of the multi-talented Derek Sivers. Known for his diverse roles as a musician, programmer, author, and the founder of CD Baby, Sivers shares his unique perspective on creating a life that allows you to achieve anything you want.

We explore the profound impact of his nomadic lifestyle and how it shaped his worldview. As an introvert at the helm of a company, Sivers provides valuable insights into leadership and team management. He draws parallels between music, programming, and writing, highlighting their shared creative processes.

Sivers also shares his journey of personal development through entrepreneurship and creativity. He discusses the lessons he learned as a full-time musician and his approach to wealth and money. He emphasizes the importance of making self-help practical and useful and how sharing knowledge can aid in internalizing it more effectively.

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Behind the Scenes at Unmistakable HQ Sep 18, 2015

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In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be.

HIGHLIGHTS

An introduction to our CEO Brian Koehn
A simple tip to build relationships with people in high demand
Dissecting the myth of the “solopreneur”
The power of operating in your zone of genius
How effective collaboration plays a role in creative projects
An inside look at the creation of the first animated short

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated)

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The Character Traits of Effective Leaders with Scott Eblin Sep 16, 2015

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In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders.

HIGHLIGHTS

The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective
How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career
Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics
Thinking beyond achievement of our goals
Finding intersection between what brings you joy and the world needs
What separates top executives from the rest of the pack
The importance of effective listening and leadership
Why we need to question what we’re doing and how we’re living

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit

Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative

The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success

Scott Eblin is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.

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Psychology, Mindset and Leadership Lessons from a Navy Seal with Christopher Fussell Sep 14, 2015

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In this episode of the of the Unmistakable Creative, aid de camp to general Stanley Mcchrystal and Navy seal Chris Fussel joins us to share psychology, mindset and leadership lessons from how the challenges faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations.

HIGHLIGHTS

How the reasons we do things evolve after we start
Finding the internal equation that allows you to find your edge
Developing the capacity to challenge ourselves and push our boundaries
The myths and truths about Navy Seal Training
What pushes people to a breaking point
How to make quick decisions and recover from setbacks quickly
Leadership perspectives from a strategic and tactical level
Business insights from the world of special operations
The power of shared consciousness for making an organization more effective
Our misperceptions of war and conflict

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams. He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World.

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Asking a More Beautiful Question with Warren Berger Sep 09, 2015

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In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

HIGHLIGHTS

How asking questions drives innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship
The importance of letting our work be shaped by different perspectives
Why questioning matters and why we don’t appreciate it as much as we should
How questioning unintentionally gets trained out of us
Developing a capacity for and a habit of asking questions
The why, what if, and how framework for asking questions
How the Polaroid camera came into existence through a child’s question

An expert on design thinking and innovation, Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world’s leading innovators, designers, education leaders, creative thinkers, and red-hot start-ups to analyze how they ask game-changing questions, solve problems, and create new possibilities. Warren believes that questioning leads to innovation, can help you be more successful in your career, and can spark change in our businesses and lives.

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Steal the Show with Michael Port Sep 07, 2015

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In this episode, author Michael Port returns to the show to share lessons learned from a 9 year acting career, and how we perform our best in high stakes situations.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Understanding the difference between approval and results
How Michael turned dyslexia into an advantage
Learning to turn our disadvantages into advantages
The difference between self expression and self understanding
Lessons in persistence and grit from a 9 year acting career
Performing at our best in high stakes situations
Why our desires eventually become stronger than our fears
What causes people to quit when things become difficult
How shame kills many of our dreams
The 6 principles for managing high stakes situations

QUOTES

You can be a critic or a performer, but I don’t you can be both.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Michael Port has written five books including Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, Book Yourself Solid Illustrated, The Contrarian Effect and The New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto.He’s been on virtually every television network, and these days can be found keynoting conferences around the world on how to get booked solid or performing his one-man show, The Think Big Revolution.

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Why Talent is Overrated and Humans are Underrated with Geoff Colvin Sep 02, 2015

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In this thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative, acclaimed author and Fortune senior editor Geoff Colvin challenges the conventional belief that talent is the sole determinant of success. Delving into the core theme of "Why Talent is Overrated," Geoff explores the undeniable value of human skills and qualities that set us apart from machines.

Join Geoff Colvin as he delves into the fascinating intersection of talent, hard work, and human potential. Drawing from extensive research and real-life examples, he uncovers the secrets behind high achievement, debunking the myth that innate talent alone guarantees success. Instead, Geoff highlights the significance of deliberate practice, resilience, and adaptability in achieving greatness.

Discover how individuals can leverage their unique human abilities to thrive in an ever-changing world. This episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone aspiring to reach new heights in their careers and personal lives.

Geoff Colvin's deep understanding of business and human behavior makes this interview an enriching experience for listeners of all backgrounds. Gain a fresh perspective on the true sources of success and learn how to harness the power of your humanity to excel in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Tune in to this captivating conversation with Geoff Colvin as he unravels the notion of talent and unveils why humans are indeed underrated. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and embrace the qualities that make us uniquely human.

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