In this episode, we are joined by Dale Beaumont, serial entrepreneur, author, and technology innovator. Dale shares his entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts required to thrive in a fast-changing world, and how technology and AI are reshaping the way we build businesses and think creatively.

The conversation explores creativity in business, staying ahead of technological waves, and practical strategies for building resilience and momentum as an entrepreneur. Drawing on decades of experience building multi million-dollar companies and authoring 19 best-selling books, Dale offers grounded insights for founders, leaders, and curious creatives alike.

This episode is a forward-looking look at how curiosity, technology, and bold thinking combine to fuel meaningful business innovation.

LINKS:

Dale Beaumont- Special Guest

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dalebeaumont

Instagram: @dalejbeaumont 

Website: https://dalebeaumont.com | https://businessblueprint.com

Dale’s Books - https://dalebeaumont.com/books/secrets-exposed/

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode, we are joined by Dale Beaumont, serial entrepreneur, author, and technology innovator. Dale shares his entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts required to thrive in a fast-changing world, and how technology and AI are reshaping the way we build businesses and think creatively.
The conversation explores creativity in business, staying ahead of technological waves, and practical strategies for building resilience and momentum as an entrepreneur. Drawing on decades of experience building multi million-dollar companies and authoring 19 best-selling books, Dale offers grounded insights for founders, leaders, and curious creatives alike.
This episode is a forward-looking look at how curiosity, technology, and bold thinking combine to fuel meaningful business innovation.
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LINKS:
Dale Beaumont- Special Guest
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalebeaumont">linkedin.com/in/dalebeaumont</a>
Instagram: @dalejbeaumont&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://dalebeaumont.com/">https://dalebeaumont.com</a> | <a href="https://businessblueprint.com/">https://businessblueprint.com</a>
Dale&rsquo;s Books - <a href="https://dalebeaumont.com/books/secrets-exposed/">https://dalebeaumont.com/books/secrets-exposed/</a>
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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>

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>

Episode 189 - Dale Beaumont: Creative Blueprint

In this episode, Paul and Chris are joined by Johanna Fink, who shares the story behind Yellow Shelf, a platform designed to help busy people discover books and podcasts through short, focused interviews. Joe reflects on his transition from corporate life to creative storytelling, and how clarity and brevity can help ideas cut through the noise.

The conversation explores concise communication, content curation, and building a community of authors and podcast hosts from around the world. Joe also discusses how Yellow Shelf was shaped by founder Johanna’s 25+ years in corporate roles across people, culture, and organisational leadership.

This episode offers a practical look at how thoughtful curation and short-form storytelling make cultural discovery more accessible, meaningful, and easy to engage with.

LINKS:

Johanna Fink - Special Guest

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

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

Website: https://yellowshelf.com.au/

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode, Paul and Chris are joined by Johanna Fink, who shares the story behind Yellow Shelf, a platform designed to help busy people discover books and podcasts through short, focused interviews. Joe reflects on his transition from corporate life to creative storytelling, and how clarity and brevity can help ideas cut through the noise.
The conversation explores concise communication, content curation, and building a community of authors and podcast hosts from around the world. Joe also discusses how Yellow Shelf was shaped by founder Johanna&rsquo;s 25+ years in corporate roles across people, culture, and organisational leadership.
This episode offers a practical look at how thoughtful curation and short-form storytelling make cultural discovery more accessible, meaningful, and easy to engage with.
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LINKS:
Johanna Fink - Special Guest
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjohanna/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjohanna/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yellowshelf_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/yellowshelf_podcast/</a>
Website: <a href="https://yellowshelf.com.au/">https://yellowshelf.com.au/</a>
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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>

Episode 188 - Johanna Fink: Yellow Shelf Creative

In this episode, Paul is joined by Kelly Stoetzel, curator, creative producer, and former Head of Conferences at TED. Kelly shares her journey from the art world to shaping some of the world’s most influential idea-driven stages, and how powerful ideas are discovered, refined, and brought to life.

The conversation explores idea curation, storytelling, speaker development, and what makes a message truly resonate with an audience. Drawing on nearly two decades at TED and her current work leading the TEDxGlobal Idea Search, Kelly offers a practical and thoughtful lens on turning raw insight into memorable impact.

This episode is a grounded look at how creativity, clarity, and thoughtful curation help ideas travel further and matter more.

LINKS:

Kelly Stoetzel - Special Guest

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

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

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode, Paul is joined by Kelly Stoetzel, curator, creative producer, and former Head of Conferences at TED. Kelly shares her journey from the art world to shaping some of the world&rsquo;s most influential idea-driven stages, and how powerful ideas are discovered, refined, and brought to life.
The conversation explores idea curation, storytelling, speaker development, and what makes a message truly resonate with an audience. Drawing on nearly two decades at TED and her current work leading the TEDxGlobal Idea Search, Kelly offers a practical and thoughtful lens on turning raw insight into memorable impact.
This episode is a grounded look at how creativity, clarity, and thoughtful curation help ideas travel further and matter more.
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LINKS:
Kelly Stoetzel - Special Guest
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellystoetzel/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellystoetzel/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kstoetzel/">https://www.instagram.com/kstoetzel/</a>
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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>

Episode 187 - Kelly Stoetzel: creaTED Ideas & Stories

In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Paul and Chris are joined by Nina Sunday, educator, author, speaker, and host of the global podcast Manage Self, Lead Others. Nina shares her creative journey across education, film, television, and leadership, and offers sharp insights into how ideas live or die inside organisations.

The conversation explores psychological safety, constructive conversations, vision boards, and why practices like free writing and doodling matter more than we think. Drawing on decades of experience through her company Brainpower Training, Nina brings a practical, human lens to leadership, curiosity, and real change at work.

This episode is a thoughtful look at how creativity, communication, and self-leadership shape the way we lead and the cultures we create.

LINKS:

Nina Sunday - Special Guest

Brainpower Training Pty Ltd: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/

NinaSunday.com:  https://www.ninasunday.com/

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nina.sunday

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sunday

X: https://x.com/ninasunday

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Paul and Chris are joined by Nina Sunday, educator, author, speaker, and host of the global podcast Manage Self, Lead Others. Nina shares her creative journey across education, film, television, and leadership, and offers sharp insights into how ideas live or die inside organisations.
The conversation explores psychological safety, constructive conversations, vision boards, and why practices like free writing and doodling matter more than we think. Drawing on decades of experience through her company Brainpower Training, Nina brings a practical, human lens to leadership, curiosity, and real change at work.
This episode is a thoughtful look at how creativity, communication, and self-leadership shape the way we lead and the cultures we create.
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LINKS:
Nina Sunday - Special Guest
Brainpower Training Pty Ltd: <a href="https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/">https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/</a>
NinaSunday.com:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.ninasunday.com/">https://www.ninasunday.com/</a>
linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/</a>
Facebook:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nina.sunday">https://www.facebook.com/nina.sunday</a>
instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nina_sunday">https://www.instagram.com/nina_sunday</a>
X: <a href="https://x.com/ninasunday">https://x.com/ninasunday</a>
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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>

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