Spark Minds

On this podcast we love creativity and want to encourage it - but is there a dark side to creativity? In this episode we explore the basis for the “tortured genius” tropes, as well as what happens when someone uses their power of creativity for...not so good outcomes. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-10-the-dark-side-of-creativity

Starting the new year with something a little different - join Jess and I as we discuss the ideas shared in Austin Kleon's book "Steal Like an Artist" and share our personal takes and experiences with Austin's advice. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-9-book-club-steal-like-an-artist-by-austin-kleon

Do you fear our future robot overloads or do you welcome them? In this episode, Jess and I delve into what exactly do we mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and what evidence is there for AI being creative? We cover different examples, as well as the limitations of AI's creative capabilities and what that might mean for the future of work for creative humans. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-8-can-ai-robots-be-creative

Sharing your ideas and creative work can be a scary process - ever felt like you were exposing the rawest most vulnerable parts of yourself for judgment and criticism? Today with Jess we talk about what it is about sharing our creative endeavours that can make it feel more vulnerable than sharing other kinds of work and how vulnerability is a critical component for true creativity. Show notes can be found here: Spark Minds Episode 7: There's No Creativity Without Vulnerability

Creativity in many workplaces is a desirable trait, but how do you go about creating a creative workplace? In this episode, we dive into some of the reasons why fostering creativity at work is a good for your business; as well as and the different ways to go about doing that. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-6-leadership-and-creativity-in-the-workplace

"The West invents, the East copies" - in fashion, art or consumer goods, how often have you heard some variant of this assertion? This month we're challenging this notion and view that innovation and progress are found primarily in the West. We're looking at how creativity from the East is received by a Western audience, and look at examples of cultural exchange.  Disclaimer: I’m aware the editing is not very smooth on this episode and the sound quality a bit questionable. I’m looking into ways to improve this for the next one. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-5-culture-and-creativity-challenging-assumptions-about-creativity-in-the-east

It’s been a while but Spark Minds is back with a new contributor, Jess McKenzie! Today we will be talking about our personal experiences with imposter syndrome, the factors that exacerbate it and what you can do to combat imposter syndrome if any of these feelings resonate with you. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-4-how-to-get-over-imposter-syndrome

We all have ideas about who is a creative or what increases creativity - by are any of them true? And if they aren't, what can we do to increase our creative output? In this month's episodes we are looking at the research behind some common creativity myths - do they bear out? And what can I do about it? Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-3-5-myths-about-creativity-and-3-tips-to-increase-creative-output

Why does creativity exist and why does it matter? In this episode we take a trip to the stone age to see what human evolution and anthropology has to tell us about why we engage in creativity as a species and what that means for us today.  Show notes can be found at: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-2-creativity-evolution-and-why-it-matters

Welcome to Spark Minds! The podcast about creativity and how to inject more of that spark in your everyday life. My name is Virginie and I’m a French/Thai creative and Executive Coach living in London. Every month I’ll be exploring creativity from a different perspective.

Creativity seems like an obvious concept to get a grasp of, but as we dive into this episode we’ll discover how the concept of creativity has changed over time and how many different ways there are to look at it. From divine inspiration to an investment theory approach, creativity is not a concept we have fully defined or exhausted yet. Show notes can be found at: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-1-creativity-what-even-is-it