The other day, I had a beautiful moment with my niece, Molly. And it ended up being a perfect little lesson about creativity, curiosity, and seeing the world with fresh eyes. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How kids can give you a fresh perspective
• How to get off the treadmill of ‘adulting’
• How a question switched my mindset from chore to adventure
• Focussing on curiosity rather than creativity
• Using active observation to spark curiosity
• Curiosity as a cure for creative block

Happy listening! xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/are-you-and-the-robot-working-together/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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Have you ever heard the saying, “the only constant in life is change”? 

It’s a reminder that transformation touches everything - including our creativity. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with singer-songwriter turned author Leigh Hardingham about embracing change and evolving creatively across different mediums.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• Leigh’s journey from performing musician to published author
• What it takes to transition creatively from one medium to another
• The role of collaboration in Leigh’s creative process
• How being a dad influences his creativity
• Struggles and learning curves along the way
• Practical tips for staying open to inspiration and keeping creative momentum
• The value of staying fluid and flexible in your creative philosophy: “Always changing. Always evolving.”

If you’d like to have a read of Leigh’s children’s book, 3 Dancing Frogs, you can find it here: https://www.newfrontier.com.au/books/three-dancing-frogs 

Happy listening!

xo Abi!

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/when-everything-changes-can-creativity-keep-up/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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Creativity has regularly featured in the top 10 key skills required for the workplace, yet most people still say and feel that they aren’t creative. What does this mean for the future of work, and how can we fix it?

HR Consultant Karen Kirton joins the Creativity: Uncovered podcast to discuss what creativity in the workplace means, why it’s important and how everyone can develop these essential skills.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• The top emerging skills required in the workplace
• World Economic Forum “The Future of Jobs Report”
• Creativity as an essential workplace skill
• Leveraging AI as a workplace skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Human resources and creativity
• Karen’s workshop, “Creativity in the Workplace”
• Karen’s book, “Great People, Great Business”

Karen mentioned some great resources in this episode, which you can access here:

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Great People, Great Business by Karen Kirton (her own book!)

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/creativity-the-future-of-work/ 

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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In many industries, creativity is seen as a challenge, rocking the boat, and a threat to the safety of doing things how they were “always done”. But without challenging the status quo, how can industries evolve?

Enter Nathan Fradley, a passionate Financial Adviser who has set out to challenge the standard, in order to deliver the best possible advice for his clients. Leaning into his creativity, curiosity and a sense of justice, Nathan is exploring the greyscale in an industry that is often seen as black and white.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How Nathan became a Financial Adviser
• The corporate culture in financial advice
• The misconception of the industry’s rules and regulations
• Challenging the narrative and going straight to the source
• Creativity and ethics in financial advice
• Nathan’s passion for raising the standard of the financial industry
• Nathan’s podcast, Challenge the Standard

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/how-to-challenge-the-standard/

P.P.S. The information in this podcast does not take your specific needs or circumstances into consideration, so you should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek financial advice before making any financial decisions.

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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Ever find yourself talking about how different childhood feels these days? From resilience to creativity, many of us wonder what’s changed — and what we can do to support the next generation. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I’m joined by Gavin McCormack, award-winning educator and co-founder of Upschool.co, to dig into these questions.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How we can help kids (and ourselves) navigate change
• The Montessori approach to sparking curiosity and resilience
• Surprising insights on the Default Mode Network (DMN) and creativity
• Why trust and connection are crucial to real learning
• Gavin’s upcoming book on building resilience in kids
• How Upschool’s free courses are empowering young learners
• Practical tips for parents and teachers to nurture curiosity and grit

To get your hands on a copy of Gavin’s book, The Potential In Every Child, head to: https://amzn.to/4cP6tX8

To access the free courses from UpSchool, head to: https://upschool.co/

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/curiosity-creativity-and-resilience-in-kids/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

Ever thought holistic art therapy was just about making art? It’s actually so much more. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, holistic art therapist Lisa Cooke joins us to explore how art therapy goes beyond the art itself, tapping into creative expression to support healing, manage anxiety, and rediscover joy. 

Tune in as Lisa shares insights on how this unique approach is accessible to everyone, offering tools for dealing with stress and enhancing emotional well-being.

Listen to this episode to hear about:

• What is holistic art therapy?
• How Lisa discovered art therapy
• How Lisa rediscovered her creativity
• Art therapy for stress and anxiety
• Art therapy for finding joy and balance in your life
• How art therapy can help answer life’s ‘big questions’ 

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/art-therapy-is-not-just-about-art/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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Have you ever done something a certain way just because "that's how it's always been done"? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling dives into the story of a ham — and a family tradition that makes us rethink our creative routines. Abi explores how habits can both fuel and limit our creativity, often without us even noticing.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• The surprising story behind a family’s ham-prepping tradition
• How unconscious habits shape our creative lives
• Why routines can sometimes box in our creativity
• The “rules” we follow that might no longer serve us
• Personal insights from Abi on breaking free from limiting beliefs
• The small habits that can open doors to unexpected creativity
• A gentle invitation to rethink your own creative process

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/cutting-the-ham/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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If you’re told enough times that you’re not creative, you’re going to start believing that. That’s what happened to Kelsey McCormick, until she went on maternity leave when her son was born, and she couldn’t bear the thought of going back to her previous job. Kelsey shares how she started to reclaim her creativity, launch a new business and build a life with more freedom.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• Kelsey’s creative childhood in Los Angeles
• Working in the music industry
• How agency life squashed her creativity
• The impact of being labelled a ‘non-creative’
• How moving to Australia gave her fresh perspective
• How pregnancy and motherhood kickstarted her creativity
• Launching her business, Coming Up Roses
• How creativity impacts her life now 

Kelsey also mentions a great book that helped her in her journey, called The Artist’s Way, which you can find here: https://amzn.to/3C4dHJU

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/coming-up-roses-how-becoming-a-mother-helped-reclaim-my-creativity/ 

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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You may be scratching your head, wondering what the link is between financial advice, client experience and creativity. Well, the answer is Verse Wealth.

In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, CEO of Verse Wealth, Corey Wastle joins me to discuss how building and running a business is a creative act. Starting with a blank page, Corey and his co-founder, built the financial advice business to have a core focus on client experience and personal advice. Today, the multi-award winning advice firm is the result of thousands of intention decisions, iterations and explorations.

Tune into this episode to hear about:

• Corey’s journey into financial advice
• What led him to start his own business
• Why starting with a blank page (and no clients) was key to his success
• Creativity as a business owner and financial adviser
• Why creative exploration has led to a world-class client experience

Corey gave some top-notch advice on resources in this episode, including:

• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/47Ftcnq
• Linchpin by Seth Godin (in that everyone is an artist): https://amzn.to/3XSQHpQ 

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/what-is-the-link-between-financial-advice-and-creativity/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I speak with Jacob Marquez, AKA J. Henry, a data scientist and crooner hip hop artist. We discuss how he redefined the bounds of hip hop to fit his authentic style and sense of self. 

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How Jacob felt he didn’t fit the music scene or traditional music genres
• How he defined his own style of music
• What is crooner hip hop
• His musical influences in Vivaldi, jazz and hip hop
• His creative process
• Combining musicality, data and business
• Jacob’s debut album:  Love J Henry

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/how-i-defined-my-crooner-hip-hop-style/ 

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.