In this episode, I explore why setting “SMART” goals — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound — might actually be the thing holding you back. While SMART goals are great for achieving incremental progress, they can also make your goals feel like checklists, leading to disengagement and boredom. Instead, I challenge you to set an

Say ‘Yes, And!’ to Setting Impossible Goals

Happy New Year!In this first solo episode of 2025, I dive into the powerful concept of overcoming the “persistent yes, but” that so often holds us back from pursuing our goals and dreams – how small mental roadblocks can prevent us from taking meaningful action and shares a framework for transforming those “yes, buts” into

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Your Persistent ‘Yes, Buts’

Do you consider yourself creative? Whether you’re an artist, a professional, or someone who thinks they “just aren’t creative,” this episode is for you! In this solo episode I dive into the true essence of creativity and show how everyone can access their own creative genius. Building on last week’s conversation with Dan Nestle about

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Creatively Using AI

It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s time to watch horror movies!I love horror movies (now, I used to be terrified of them as a kid) and so I watch and re-watch quite a few horror movies. Especially right around Halloween.In this episode, I dive deep into the world of horror films and uncover six surprising

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Uncovering Business Wisdom from Horror Movies

In this episode  I’m diving into the transformative power of pivoting and creativity in overcoming obstacles. After my conversation with Scott Lesnick last week, I felt inspired to explore how we can embrace change and innovate when our plans go awry.Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your initial approach to achieving a

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Pivoting

Image credit: a__nI am preparing a short (20 minutes or so) program on how to think quickly under pressure.Normally I have a lot more time to work with in my presentations (60 to 90 minutes for a keynote, and up to half a day for a creativity/innovation training), so I have to distill it down

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