Your Creative Mind

Your Creative Mind

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Your Creative Mind episodes

  • How Starting a Non-Profit Can Help You Do the Work You Dream of with Christian LeFer
    Have you ever thought about starting a non-profit so you can do the good work you want to do?
    Christian LeFer, founder and CEO of InstantNonprofit is here to talk about the why's, the wherefore's and the how's of starting a non profit.
    Christian LeFer empowers others to "be the change they want to see" at his company InstantNonprofit. He believes you can sign up & turn your nonprofit idea into a tax-exempt 501c3 in an hour or less, minus IRS or lawyer calls- so you can focus on your mission.
    A decade ago, he volunteered to start a nonprofit with some friends: thinking "How hard can it be?"  He became morally outraged at the brain-numbing application process, the 1-year-plus approval timeline, and the attorney fees.
    When he didn't hear back from his assigned agent, he dialed 30+ similar extensions (changing the last few numbers) in IRS Exempt Organizations, grilling agents and formulating a "love letter to a bureaucrat: The perfect 501(c)3 Application." He got approval in under 60 days, and went from "blogger" to "businessman."
    Today, with an efficient tech-enabled process, a 100% IRS approval guarantee, and a staff who believes "It shouldn't be hard to do good," his company is the fast, easy, and #1 most highly-rated 501(c)3 service in the niche.
    Connect with Christian
    https://InstantNonprofit.com.
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    56 min
  • TikTok for the Beginner Entrepreneur or Creative
    How to Use TikTok if you're an entrepreneur or a creative and you're just starting out
    Have you been avoiding TikTok because it's for young people, or you don't know how to use it even though it has over a billion active users? Then today's episode is for you. I've broken and detailed how I'm doing it. I just joined. I've done a bunch of research, and I'm using the app to gain followers, build a community, and have actual meaningful interactions with the people who follow me. TikTok is a strange critter.
    Last night, some friends and I decided TikTok is like New York City.
    Just like in New York City, anything you're interested in, you'll find a TikTok community that's already doing it. 
    If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.
    I invite you to try TikTok and see what you can do to build a following and a real community on this platform. And if you have questions, book a discovery call with me below. I'll answer any I can.
    24 min
  • How to Handle Huge Communication Failures with Ease and Grace
    What to do when there's no communication common ground
    Sometimes, despite your best efforts, communication fails. For example, the person you're trying to communicate with devolves into screaming within the first sentence. When this happens, when they threaten to turn violent, you have to realize, normal techniques of communication won't work. In those cases, you have have the presence of mind to remove yourself gracefully from the situation and then take care of yourself. What can you do to do that?
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    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
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    13 min
  • This fun and effective technique will improve your communication skills a bunch
    A fun, light-hearted and unexpected technique will make you a person people want to talk to.
    Every time I use this technique I surprise and delight people. It works. It'll people want to talk with you far longer than before because you'll be taking about something unusual that they already love.
    Connect with me.
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    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
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    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    15 min
  • How to Handle the Fear of Speaking Up
    What are the causes of the fear of using your voice?
    How can you handle those fears?
    Join me as I explore the topic and give you ideas and techniques on how to release your fears of speaking up. And remember if you'd like to work with me to boost your confidence in communicating or creativity, book a complimentary discovery call below.
    Connect with me.
    Book a Discovery Call
    Answering a Question? I’d love to hear from you!
    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
    Liking the Show?
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    28 min
  • Mindfulness as Innovation with Artist Mind Owner Bill Small
    Bill Small Says Small Business Owners Need Mindfulness Too
    Bill Small is the owner of Artist Mind. For over 20 years, he’s been helping people become the best versions of themselves. Bill draws on his experience as a musician, entrepreneur, business coach, and co-host of The Subtle Art of Yelling.
    In 2016 Bill created Artist Mind Inc. to make coaching available to small business owners. In 2018 he was asked to join the consulting team at VIP Medical Consultants, and became a partner in healthcare start-up Advanced Clinical Management.
    Taking a break from touring and live music performance during the 2020 pandemic shut down, Bill created and launched the Awareness Advantage Workshop, a group training course in mindfulness. In 2021, it’s back to performing and launching a new podcast, The Subtle Art of Not Yelling with co-host Miles Hanson.
    Connect with Bill
    https://www.artistmind.co/about
    https://kitcaster.com/bill-small/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/billsmall/
    https://www.facebook.com/wbsmall
     
    Connect with Izolda.
    Book a Discovery Call
    Answering a Question? I’d love to hear from you!
    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    49 min
  • How to Start Conversations Like A Pro
    Four Conversation Starter Techniques You Need to Know
    In this episode, I give you some sure-fire ways to connect, interact, and converse with people successfully. You'll feel better and more confident as you start substantive, fun, and exciting chats.
    Connect with me.
    Book a Discovery Call
    Answering a Question? I’d love to hear from you!
    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    21 min
  • A Good Technique To Reconnect and Have Better Human Interactions
    Post Pandemic, We Need to Learn to Connect Again
    This might sound prescriptive, and I mean that only a little because this isn't personal. It's professional. It's not individual. It's societal. 
    How do we come back into the social professional networking and interactive world and leave behind some of our pandemic-derived behaviors. 
    Here's one that will surely make a difference in improving our interactions.
    Connect with me.
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    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    12 min
  • A Crucial Communication Tip to Build Real Connections With People
    Even Dale Carnegie backs me up on this one.
    Learn this critical technique and the methods to employ to build better relationships with new friends and colleagues.
    Connect with me.
    Book a Discovery Call
    Answering a Question? I’d love to hear from you!
    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
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    You can now show your support with Innovative Mindset Merch!
    Get LIT!
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    Support the Podcast.
    Or join my brand new Coffee By The Water Club and get a bunch of extra goodies like bonus podcast episodes, art no one else sees, and music no one else hears!
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    12 min
  • How to Have a Great Conversation With Anyone
    Are you shy? Socially awkward? Want to know a great and easy technique on how to start and have terrific conversations in almost any situation?
    Here's the technique that's worked for me for decades.
    I'm shy and used to have a public speaking phobia until I figured out some secrets. I'll be sharing them with you today and in future episodes. 
    Contact me if you have questions or if you want in-depth coaching on how to break out of your shell and live your best, juiciest, and most creative life.
    Connect with me.
    Book a Discovery Call
    Answering a Question? I’d love to hear from you!
    Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
    You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
    Liking the Show?
    You can now show your support with Innovative Mindset Merch!
    Get LIT!
    Grab the lightbulb logo on a bottle, hat, phone case, button, and more.
     
    Support the Podcast.
    Or join my brand new Coffee By The Water Club and get a bunch of extra goodies like bonus podcast episodes, art no one else sees, and music no one else hears!
    Social Media
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: IzoldaT.comAuthor Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldatTwitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat
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    13 min

About Your Creative Mind

From the publisher's feed

Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they create and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating. Izolda and her guests explore the unexplained mechanisms and personal experiences that shape creative artists, writers, and others.