Creative Spark Podcast

In the previous episode, we looked at core values and why it’s important to identify them and then act in alignment with them to avoid disappointing yourself. Now it’s time to put theory into practice and develop your own personal values compass.

Enjoy the episode and download your free template here: https://www.creativesparkpodcast.com/blog/episode32

Every day, whether you realise it or not, we all make decisions based on what we believe in. Think about the choices, challenges, or opportunities facing us every day—and how we engage with them.

The way our values affect our choices can change. But also our choices can end up affecting our values. It’s time to get clear on what your values are and why you hold them so dear.

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An energy vampire is someone who makes a regular energy withdrawal from you and gives nothing back in return.

They want to fill your clear head with their problems and if left unchecked, a weekly visit from an energy vampire can undo all of your great work renewing your energy levels.

As harsh as it sounds, removing energy vampires from your life is the only solution.

This episode has a practical component. Access your free worksheet here: https://www.creativesparkpodcast.com/blog/episode30

As a Creative Entrepreneur, it is often a struggle to craft an authentic identity for your brand or business. It is all too easy to get caught up in what your competitors are doing or you end up following trends. It can take confidence to express your true voice but learning how to harness the power of your authentic voice is a key component of creating a brand that resonates with your audience.

Enjoy the episode and find all the links and resources here: https://www.creativesparkpodcast.com/blog/episode29

Motivation is one of those things that can be hard to quantify and we often don’t feel motivated to do something hard until we are part way through doing it. Success in any endeavour can bring motivation with it. A great way to tap into motivation is to use Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle method.

In this episode, we look at ways to target your motivation using Simon's Golden Circle method.

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With every new business venture or a creative idea, we usually charge forward, powered by sheer enthusiasm. But this initial burst of energy soon wears off. Without a foundation of intrinsic motivation driving them, many good projects fall by the wayside.

The word motivation hides the clue. If you lack a motive, you will eventually run out of motivation. 

Enjoy the episode and find all the links and resources mentioned here: https://www.creativesparkpodcast.com/blog/episode27

Trello is a visual collaboration tool that enables you to organise and prioritise projects using what are known as Kanban Boards.

I use Trello to organise this podcast, I also use it to manage workflows, to-do lists, book chapters and just about any major project that needs planning and tracking.

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Procrastiworking is a term I first heard designer Jessica Hische use, and it refers to the work you do (or feel like doing) while putting off the work you don’t feel like doing. This term applies to most designers, creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs.

If Procrastination means you are doing something to avoid doing something else, then productive procrastination means you are not wasting your time when you are doing it.

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Modern business founders tell their origin stories in books and movies. Ancient cultures told stories about the beginning of life on earth, plants, animals, weather and everything else that needed an explanation. Telling stories is a wonderful way for humans to connect and understand.

In this episode, we look at adapting the superhero origin story for our own creative business purposes.

Enjoy the episode and download your free story template here: https://www.creativesparkpodcast.com/blog/episode24

In most entertainment, an origin story is an account or back-story revealing how a character or group of people become a protagonist or antagonist. Understanding the story behind a character adds to the overall interest and complexity of a narrative.

We can take this same idea and apply it to business.

Enjoy the episode and find all the links and resources mentioned here: https://www.creativesparkpodcast.com/blog/episode23