Hi Reader Creative Career Wisdom: 5 Principles to Transform Your Path Your creative career is not a straight line. It never was. In fact, it was never intended to be. Working in the creative arts means you’re at the knife’s edge of innovation, technology, human behaviour and cultural shifts. When you take all of this into consideration, it becomes almost unthinkable to study a 3-year diploma once and expect it to sustain you professionally over a 50-year career journey. Here’s what I have...
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Hi Reader Finding Your Voice As An Emerging Creative Pro Being genuine is a powerful creative skill. What truly matters is who you are, not just what you create. Connecting with others through sincere and authentic communication is more important than being exceptionally original or highly productive. Discovering your unique creative voice is the first step on a lifelong journey to realise your creative potential. Recently, I had a fascinating conversation with Jan Hendrik Opperman, who leads...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader The Power Of Purpose For Creative Professionals Purpose is a word we hear a lot, but it’s often not given the importance it deserves in the creative world. We often advise our clients to “find their why,” but we sometimes forget to apply this to our own lives and careers. For creative professionals like you, the allure of recognition, reputation, awards, fame, and financial success can lose its shine when faced with challenging situations. Simply put, the things you thought your...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader From Creative Pro to Strategic Partner: Building A Robust Creative Career Watch the video instead? Your creative skills are undoubtedly valuable, but as you progress in your career, it’s your ability to solve clients’ real problems that truly sets you apart. When your strategic thinking inevitably becomes your main offering, your creative technical skill becomes a supporting function. Embracing your inner creative strategist can transform your career, from simply making ends meet to...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader Continuous Learning Is The Future Of Creativity And Business: Featuring Louis Neil Korsten Failing to embrace lifelong learning poses significant personal and professional risks. On a personal level, it can lead to stagnation and a limited worldview, hindering your ability to adapt to life's changing circumstances. Professionally, not being a lifelong learner jeopardises your career by making you less competitive in a rapidly evolving job market. It results in skills becoming...
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Hi Reader The Art of a Healthy, Happy, Creative Career: Featuring Puno Selesho Building a meaningful creative career is tough. Every profession has its own challenges and opportunities, but becoming a pro in the creative world demands patience, resilience, and resourcefulness. The challenge arises when creatives aim to make a meaningful impact while also earning a living. There's something inspiring about the creative spirit; it believes in a better tomorrow and that sincere creative effort...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader From Overwhelm To Flow: A Productivity Guide For Creative Professionals Productivity is a hot topic, especially for creative professionals. We all want to achieve more without burning out. If you’re getting frustrated with productivity advice that doesn’t really help you understand how to be more productive and live a balanced life while growing your business and career, then stick around, and let’s discuss it. Rather watch the video? What is productivity? Productivity isn’t just...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader Why Great (Business) Storytelling Is So Effective The single biggest reason why story-based communication is so effective is because the right type of story shifts the complete conversation away from the storyteller, and focuses it on the audience. In essence, it makes the audience the centre of attention and instantly pulls them in, even if they don't yet understand how or why it happens. Especially when it comes to either business or personal brands, the best stories are never...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader How Curiosity Drives Your Creativity I’m excited to share my captivating conversation with Pierre du Plessis, a friend, fellow creative and true pioneer in the realm of creativity and personal development. In this episode, we explore Pierre’s journey as a seasoned creative professional, his invaluable insights into personal and organisational growth, and his unwavering passion for continuous improvement. 🔗 Watch the full interview here During our discussion, one pivotal theme...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read