Inspirational Creatives Podcast

In this second chat, artist, John Link, describes how vulnerability and a sense of play both motivate and inspire his creative work.

Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares how John’s recent ill health and confronting mortality has changed his outlook to life and his relationship to his painting.

We begin by talking about the John’s painting and the stories behind John’s paintings.

And how, in some sense, we’re all like Shakespearian characters.

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Direct download: ICP279-John-Link.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 6:50pm UTC

Our own creative process can reveal to each of us something unique, which we didn’t know already about human nature.

When we get stuck with our creativity, often it’s because we’ve stopped asking questions.

Questions from a place of curiosity - questions that ultimately lead to a story.

Almost all art tells a story.

In this short action episode, painter and theatre director, John Link, describes the similarities and differences between these creative disciplines, for him.

Hear how your own creative process can lead towards a new story;

One that could not only inspire others, yet teach you more about you, and human nature.

Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):

[00:42] Introducing this short action episode.

[02:08] John Link reflecting upon his creative process.

[02:43] Confronting a space. Asking questions.

[03:33] How filling a space creates a story.

[05:15] What creativity can teach you about human nature.

[06:18] Summarising this short action episode.

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Direct download: ICP278-creative-process-human-nature.mp3
Category:action -- posted at: 6:24pm UTC

How do you navigate a career following your dreams?

In this second interview of the "Bringing it Home" series on Inspirational Creatives, artist, John Link, describes the relationship he has with his painting and background as a theatre director.

Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares his creative process and what his painting endeavours mean to him:

How his painting both challenges and rewards him.

It seems there are deep similarities and a deep relationship between acting, director and painting, for John.

Hear how he chose to follow a childhood dream of acting,

And how he has navigated his creative career ever since.

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Direct download: ICP277-John-Link.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 6:07am UTC

Great leaders are relied upon to make great decisions.

But what’s needed to make a great decision?

Of course, there are many ways to approach decision making.

How you reach a decision will depend upon your aims and the criteria you apply.

Yet, important decisions are different to urgent, critical, decisions that need to be made.

And when it comes to making good, often complex, and important decisions, there’s an effective approach that many great leaders use to make great decisions that’s rarely shared.

In this short action episode, Professor John Last, from the Norwich University of the Arts, reveals a powerful approach to making great decisions.

His insights may surprise you!

https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/276-making-important-decisions

Direct download: ICP276-making-important-decisions.mp3
Category:action -- posted at: 3:29pm UTC

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