Episode 8: Creativity & Innovation at Work—Genuine Need or Corporate Buzzword?
Description
💡 Everyone talks about creativity and innovation in the workplace—but is it truly encouraged?
In many companies, "innovation" is a core value, a KPI, or even a department.
But when employees actually try to think outside the box, they often face roadblocks: rigid processes, risk-averse leadership, or a lack of real ownership.
So, do companies really want innovation? Or is it just another corporate buzzword?
🔹 “We say we want innovation, but we don’t tolerate failure—how does that work?”
🔹 “Creativity thrives in a relaxed state… so why are employees overloaded with work?”
🔹 “If everyone is too busy following processes, where’s the room for thinking differently?”
In this episode of The Heart of the Equation, Sara Mobarhanfard and Anisa Zafar dive into the realities of workplace creativity, sharing insights from their own corporate experience and the professionals they work with.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The real definition of creativity at work (hint: it’s not just for artists)
✅ Why creativity and stress don’t work so wellt—and how to create space for innovation
✅ The biggest blockers to innovation inside corporations (and how to navigate them)
✅ How fear of failure, perfectionism, and micromanagement kills new ideas
✅ Simple strategies to boost creativity without waiting for corporate culture to change
💡 Whether you're a leader, team manager, or professional who wants to bring more creativity into your work, this episode will get you thinking.
📲 Connect with us:
Sara Mobarhanfard: narosibcoaching.com
Anisa Zafar: treeoflifeguru.com
Pragati Siddhanti: myswissstory.com
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