In this mini episode, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather discuss the concept of 'Quarter by Quarter', inspired by Anne Lamott's book 'Bird by Bird'. Paul shares his personal struggle with completing self-initiated projects due to his tendency to get distracted by new ideas. He introduces his plan to undertake 100 side projects over the next 25 years, with each project lasting approximately 90 days. The conversation emphasises the importance of deadlines, accountability, and the motivation to create meaningful work before it's too late. Chris highlights the beauty of recognising our limited time and the urgency it brings to our creative endeavours.

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

Two Common Creatives

https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast

In this mini episode, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather discuss the concept of 'Quarter by Quarter', inspired by Anne Lamott's book 'Bird by Bird'. Paul shares his personal struggle with completing self-initiated projects due to his tendency to get distracted by new ideas. He introduces his plan to undertake 100 side projects over the next 25 years, with each project lasting approximately 90 days. The conversation emphasises the importance of deadlines, accountability, and the motivation to create meaningful work before it's too late. Chris highlights the beauty of recognising our limited time and the urgency it brings to our creative endeavours.
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com">https://www.paulfairweather.com</a>
Chris Meredith - Co-host
<a href="https://www.chrismeredith.com.au">https://www.chrismeredith.com.au</a>
Two Common Creatives
<a href="https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast">https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast</a>

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.  From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.  The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language.
Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral”
By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,  mentor,  architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist.
Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!) 
The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm.
Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity. 



https://thecommoncreative.co/

https://www.paulfairweather.com/

https://chrismeredith.com.au/

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.  From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.  The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language. Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral” By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,  mentor,  architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist. Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!)  The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm. Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity. 
 
<a href="https://thecommoncreative.co/">https://thecommoncreative.co/</a>
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com/">https://www.paulfairweather.com/</a>
<a href="https://chrismeredith.com.au/">https://chrismeredith.com.au/</a>

The Common Creative

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.  From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.  The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language.
Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral”
By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,  mentor,  architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist.
Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!) 
The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm.
Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity. 

 

https://thecommoncreative.co/

https://www.paulfairweather.com/

https://chrismeredith.com.au/

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.&nbsp; From an early age, we&rsquo;re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.&nbsp; The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language. Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG &ldquo;@everythink&rdquo;, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG &ldquo;@thisisbalmoral&rdquo; By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,&nbsp; mentor,&nbsp; architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist. Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!)&nbsp; The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm. Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://thecommoncreative.co/">https://thecommoncreative.co/</a>
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com/">https://www.paulfairweather.com/</a>
<a href="https://chrismeredith.com.au/">https://chrismeredith.com.au/</a>

Paul and Chris - Quarter by Quarter

In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, James Victore shares his journey as a designer and artist, emphasising the importance of embracing one's weirdness and creativity. He discusses the challenges of self-motivation, the impact of childhood experiences on creativity, and the significance of teaching and supporting creative expression in children.

James encourages listeners to rediscover their passions and define their purpose, ultimately advocating for a life of creative freedom and authenticity.

LINKS:

James Victore- Special Guest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesvictore/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesvictore/

Website: yourworkisagift.com 

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this week&rsquo;s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, James Victore shares his journey as a designer and artist, emphasising the importance of embracing one's weirdness and creativity. He discusses the challenges of self-motivation, the impact of childhood experiences on creativity, and the significance of teaching and supporting creative expression in children.
James encourages listeners to rediscover their passions and define their purpose, ultimately advocating for a life of creative freedom and authenticity.
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LINKS:
James Victore- Special Guest
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesvictore/">https://www.instagram.com/jamesvictore/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesvictore/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesvictore/</a>
Website: <a href="http://yourworkisagift.com/">yourworkisagift.com&nbsp;</a>
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

Episode 124: James Victore: Weird Creative

What is the future of work?  How hard should we work?  How can we navigate work life balance? Meet Tim Duggan, author of Work Backwards, who answers many of these questions (and more!) in this weeks episode.

And as an added bonus, Tim takes us through the KILLER ideas framework from his book on creativity called  Killer Thinking.

Stand by for a deep-dive into his MAP framework for navigating and understanding your relationship with the world of work (Meaning, Anchors and Priorities) also an explanation of why the “Movember” charity fund raising scheme fits his  K.I.L.L.E.R. framework for crafting big creative ideas that people will love.

Tim is the co-founder of Junkee Media and Chair of the Digital Publishers Alliance. His books Cult Status and Killer Thinking have been widely recognized, and his latest book, Work Backwards, explores new ways to approach work in a changing world.

LINKS:

Tim Duggan - Special Guest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_duggan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timduggan1/

Website: www.timduggan.com.au

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

What is the future of work?&nbsp; How hard should we work?&nbsp; How can we navigate work life balance? Meet Tim Duggan, author of Work Backwards, who answers many of these questions (and more!) in this weeks episode.
And as an added bonus, Tim takes us through the KILLER ideas framework from his book on creativity called&nbsp; Killer Thinking.
Stand by for a deep-dive into his MAP framework for navigating and understanding your relationship with the world of work (Meaning, Anchors and Priorities) also an explanation of why the &ldquo;Movember&rdquo; charity fund raising scheme fits his&nbsp; K.I.L.L.E.R. framework for crafting big creative ideas that people will love. Tim is the co-founder of Junkee Media and Chair of the Digital Publishers Alliance. His books Cult Status and Killer Thinking have been widely recognized, and his latest book, Work Backwards, explores new ways to approach work in a changing world.
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LINKS:
Tim Duggan - Special Guest
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tim_duggan/">https://www.instagram.com/tim_duggan/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timduggan1/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/timduggan1/</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.timduggan.com.au">www.timduggan.com.au</a>
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

Episode 123: Tim Duggan: Creative Backwards

This week, we welcome back the brilliant Neall Foard to The Common Creative Podcast for a deep dive into the evolving world of storytelling especially through video. Neal inspired us so much with his first Common Creative conversation (see episode no 83 “Grateful Creativity”) that he’s the first ever guest to be invited back for more.

Over the past 18 months, Neil has been honing his craft and discovering what resonates in today’s fast-moving digital story telling landscape, whilst launching a new training program for story telling on-line called “Storyfire”.

Neil, with his 25+ years in advertising and marketing, knows a thing or two about storytelling. He’s created award-winning campaigns for brands like Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony, and was once ranked among the top ten most awarded creative directors in the world. 

Now, with his viral videos inspiring millions, he’s sharing the news about the role of video and how to build your own on-screen presence.  Listen out for tips on the importance of getting great by practicing again, again and again (to the point where you cant ‘act’ anymore).

If you want to take your video storytelling game to the next level, this episode is a must-listen.

LINKS:

Neal Foard - Special Guest 

Episode 83: Neal Foard - Grateful Creativity - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-83-neal-foard-grateful-creativity/id1525162918?i=1000621336255

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-foard-3727403/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nealfoard/videos

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/nealfoard/

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nealfoard

Storyfire Course - https://storyfire.mykajabi.com/a/2147962025/fus3Dd28 

Website - nealfoard.com

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

This week, we welcome back the brilliant Neall Foard to The Common Creative Podcast for a deep dive into the evolving world of storytelling especially through video. Neal inspired us so much with his first Common Creative conversation (see episode no 83 &ldquo;Grateful Creativity&rdquo;) that he&rsquo;s the first ever guest to be invited back for more.
Over the past 18 months, Neil has been honing his craft and discovering what resonates in today&rsquo;s fast-moving digital story telling landscape, whilst launching a new training program for story telling on-line called &ldquo;Storyfire&rdquo;.
Neil, with his 25+ years in advertising and marketing, knows a thing or two about storytelling. He&rsquo;s created award-winning campaigns for brands like Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony, and was once ranked among the top ten most awarded creative directors in the world.&nbsp;
Now, with his viral videos inspiring millions, he&rsquo;s sharing the news about the role of video and how to build your own on-screen presence.&nbsp; Listen out for tips on the importance of getting great by practicing again, again and again (to the point where you cant &lsquo;act&rsquo; anymore).
If you want to take your video storytelling game to the next level, this episode is a must-listen.
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LINKS:
Neal Foard - Special Guest 
Episode 83: Neal Foard - Grateful Creativity -&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-83-neal-foard-grateful-creativity/id1525162918?i=1000621336255">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-83-neal-foard-grateful-creativity/id1525162918?i=1000621336255</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-foard-3727403/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-foard-3727403/</a>
Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nealfoard/videos">https://www.youtube.com/@nealfoard/videos</a>
Instagram -&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nealfoard/">https://www.instagram.com/nealfoard/</a>
Tiktok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nealfoard">https://www.tiktok.com/@nealfoard</a>
Storyfire Course - <a href="https://storyfire.mykajabi.com/a/2147962025/fus3Dd28">https://storyfire.mykajabi.com/a/2147962025/fus3Dd28&nbsp;</a>
Website - <a href="http://nealfoard.com/">nealfoard.com</a>
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

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