"If obituaries can't be fun, what's the point of dying?" - James Hagerty 

Known to his friends as Bob, James Hagerty has an illustrious career as a staff reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal spanning over four decades, covering stories across the U.S., Asia, and Europe.

James Hagerty is the author of "Yours Truly," a remarkable guide to crafting life stories. This exceptional book has garnered acclaim from prestigious publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and, of course, The Wall Street Journal. Currently a freelance writer for The WSJ, James has spent the last seven years crafting nearly 1,000 obituaries. 

Get ready to gain powerful and also light-heated insights into the art of storytelling, especially the hardest story of all - your own!

LINKS:

James R. Hagerty- Special Guest 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-r-bob-hagerty-38371a6/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesRHagerty

Book Website - http://yours-truly.jamesrhagerty.com/

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

"If obituaries can't be fun, what's the point of dying?" - James Hagerty 
Known to his friends as Bob, James Hagerty has an illustrious career as a staff reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal spanning over four decades, covering stories across the U.S., Asia, and Europe.
James Hagerty is the author of "Yours Truly," a remarkable guide to crafting life stories. This exceptional book has garnered acclaim from prestigious publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and, of course, The Wall Street Journal. Currently a freelance writer for The WSJ, James has spent the last seven years crafting nearly 1,000 obituaries. 
Get ready to gain powerful and also light-heated insights into the art of storytelling, especially the hardest story of all - your own!
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LINKS:
James R. Hagerty- Special Guest 
LinkedIn -<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-r-bob-hagerty-38371a6/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-r-bob-hagerty-38371a6/</a>
Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesRHagerty">https://twitter.com/JamesRHagerty</a>
Book Website - <a href="http://yours-truly.jamesrhagerty.com/">http://yours-truly.jamesrhagerty.com/</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>
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>

Episode 99: James R. Hagerty: The Last Word on Creativity

This week’s episode, Scott Andrew James is a multifaceted creative located in Austin, Texas, who operates in the dual roles of a book coach and a roving poet. Scott found his true calling in the world of words. He ultimately discovered his passion for creating interactive, co-creative poetry. Using his grandfather's 1946 Smith Corona typewriter, 

Scott's creative journey began with an unconventional path as he chose the wilderness over the classroom. Eventually settling in Austin, Texas, his passion for poetry took an interactive turn when he began composing personalised poetry at events. Scott's technique of tapping into his intuitive creativity raises intriguing questions about the spaces where technology aids and hinders the creative process. The episode culminates with a remarkable live demonstration of Scott's typewriting skills, prompting reflections on the importance of preparing mentally and physically to harness creativity.

LINKS:

Scott Andrew James - Special Guests

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

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottajames/

Website - https://www.scottandrewjames.com/

https://scottjamesconsulting.com/  

The episode with the Neuroscientist who studies intuition is.

The episodes on Mindwandering and Mindwondering

Roger Beaty on the 3 networks

Sunni Brown’s TED Talk 

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

This week’s episode, Scott Andrew James is a multifaceted creative located in Austin, Texas, who operates in the dual roles of a book coach and a roving poet. Scott found his true calling in the world of words. He ultimately discovered his passion for creating interactive, co-creative poetry. Using his grandfather's 1946 Smith Corona typewriter, 
Scott's creative journey began with an unconventional path as he chose the wilderness over the classroom. Eventually settling in Austin, Texas, his passion for poetry took an interactive turn when he began composing personalised poetry at events. Scott's technique of tapping into his intuitive creativity raises intriguing questions about the spaces where technology aids and hinders the creative process. The episode culminates with a remarkable live demonstration of Scott's typewriting skills, prompting reflections on the importance of preparing mentally and physically to harness creativity.
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LINKS:
Scott Andrew James - Special Guests
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottandrewjames/">https://www.instagram.com/scottandrewjames/</a>
LinkedIn -  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottajames/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottajames/</a>
Website - <a href="https://www.scottandrewjames.com/">https://www.scottandrewjames.com/</a>
                <a href="https://scottjamesconsulting.com/">https://scottjamesconsulting.com/    </a>        
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The episode with the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-57-joel-pearson-neurocreativity-3-intuitive/id1525162918?i=1000581865378">Neuroscientist</a> who studies intuition is.
The episodes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-55-moshe-bar-neurocreativity-1-boost-your-creativity/id1525162918?i=1000580369617">Mindwandering</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-60-jonathan-schooler-neurocreativity-6-mindwondering/id1525162918?i=1000584163211">Mindwondering</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-61-roger-beaty-neurocreativity-7-creative-thinking/id1525162918?i=1000585028475">Roger Beaty on the 3 networks</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/7fx0QcHyrFk?si=CiPzQDh6kSKGwVUT ">Sunni Brown’s TED Talk </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>
Two Common Creatives
<a href="https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast">https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast</a>

Episode 105: Scott Andrew James - A Poetic Creative Type

World Story Telling Day was originally created in Sweden to encourage people to tell stories and build better connections. This year’s theme “Building Bridges” seems particularly poignant.


In this snippet, Paul and Chris celebrate World Story Telling Day 2024 with a conversation about the history of the event, the role of story telling in bringing people together and a review of some of the episodes of The Common Creative with particular powerful story tellers.


Neal Ford (episode 83), James Hegarty (episode 99),  Gavin Blake (episode 94), Brock Swinton (episode 96), Professor Uri Hassen (episode 56), Rachel Barnard (episode 72) and Miranda West (episode 104) are all discussed.


Themes such as the importance of ensuring that stories have a message inside them, painting pictures in the mind, keeping a sense of humour and being brutal with editing are all brought to life.


Jump in to join the World Story Telling Day vibe!

LINKS

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

World Story Telling Day was originally created in Sweden to encourage people to tell stories and build better connections. This year’s theme “Building Bridges” seems particularly poignant.
 In this snippet, Paul and Chris celebrate World Story Telling Day 2024 with a conversation about the history of the event, the role of story telling in bringing people together and a review of some of the episodes of The Common Creative with particular powerful story tellers.
 Neal Ford (episode 83), James Hegarty (episode 99),  Gavin Blake (episode 94), Brock Swinton (episode 96), Professor Uri Hassen (episode 56), Rachel Barnard (episode 72) and Miranda West (episode 104) are all discussed.
 Themes such as the importance of ensuring that stories have a message inside them, painting pictures in the mind, keeping a sense of humour and being brutal with editing are all brought to life.
 Jump in to join the World Story Telling Day vibe!
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LINKS
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>

Paul & Chris: World Storytelling Day

“When you first see a new idea [for a book cover], don’t judge it immediately. Instead,sleep on it and let it mull”

“It really helps to trust great creatives - they  need the space to do their best work”

“A real, printed book avoids information overload. It is a one-to-one connection with the author”

Our guest this week is Miranda West, the visionary founder and publisher behind The Do Book Co., an independent publishing venture established in 2013 in partnership with The DO Lectures.The Do Book Co. stands out for its exceptional commitment to empowering creative entrepreneurs, makers, and Doers to work smarter and effect positive change. 

With an impressive background in the industry, including a tenure at Penguin Random House, Miranda took the leap to establish The Do Book Co - a business that aligns with her vision of creating books that are tools for personal growth and societal transformation.

Join us as we delve into Miranda's journey, her passion for the power of the printed word and the remarkable impact of The Do Books in catalysing positive change. 

LINKS:

Miranda West - Special Guests

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

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-west-6aa0b231/

Website - https://thedobook.co/

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

“When you first see a new idea [for a book cover], don’t judge it immediately. Instead,sleep on it and let it mull”
“It really helps to trust great creatives - they  need the space to do their best work”
“A real, printed book avoids information overload. It is a one-to-one connection with the author”
Our guest this week is Miranda West, the visionary founder and publisher behind The Do Book Co., an independent publishing venture established in 2013 in partnership with The DO Lectures.The Do Book Co. stands out for its exceptional commitment to empowering creative entrepreneurs, makers, and Doers to work smarter and effect positive change. 
With an impressive background in the industry, including a tenure at Penguin Random House, Miranda took the leap to establish The Do Book Co - a business that aligns with her vision of creating books that are tools for personal growth and societal transformation.
Join us as we delve into Miranda's journey, her passion for the power of the printed word and the remarkable impact of The Do Books in catalysing positive change. 
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LINKS:
Miranda West - Special Guests
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dobookco/">https://www.instagram.com/dobookco/</a>
LinkedIn -  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-west-6aa0b231/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-west-6aa0b231/</a>
Website - <a href="https://thedobook.co/">https://thedobook.co/</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>
Two Common Creatives
<a href="https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast">https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast</a>

Episode 99: James R. Hagerty: The Last Word on Creativity

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