Art That Makes You Think (with Ben Cowan)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast , I sit down with artist Ben Cowan who kindly invited me into his kitchen for a…
Tag: Creativity
If Life is Short…
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, Tweeted, “Life is short. And if life is short, then moving quickly matters. Launch the product. Write the book.…
People Aren’t Boring (with Alan Denyer)
After turning a building due for demolition into a creative community space in the centre of Coventry, Alan Denyer had an epiphany. People aren’t actually…
Who Can We Trust?
When navigating a season or environment of change, we need things we can trust. But what does it mean to trust someone or something? Where…
Parts of Me Really (Don’t) Want To
There’s part of me that wants to stay and part of me that wants to go.Something in me loves to play, and something in me…
Does This Kill Your Creative Momentum?
What is your biggest momentum killer when it comes to making a change, launching a project, or embarking on a meaningful pursuit? If you’re anything…
Creative Wounds and Asking For Feedback
Many of us drag creative wounds around with us. Scars from painful criticism, missed opportunities, and things not going to plan. They can cause us…
How Slowing Down Can Help Us Procrastinate Less
I was recently asked how I distinguish between slowness and procrastination. It got me thinking. While procrastinating can cause important stuff to stagnate, maybe slowing…
Fear of Success – Why Desired Change Can Be Hard To Implement
Perfectionism and a fear of failure can hold us back from doing what matters to us. But what about fear of success? In this episode…
Is The Pressure To Perform, Killing Your Creative Core?
This is a guest post by Elena Thomas. After a recent conversation, I invited Elena to share her experiences as an artist and songwriter dealing…