2 Sundays ago, I attended a silent sunrise dance gathering on Strand beach in Cape Town. But it wasn’t all that pleasant…to begin with. An organised silent dance gathering is a group of people dancing in nature, usually on a beach or in a park, listening to music through headphones. So as cool as it…
Have you ever wondered why some teams gel and work, and some just can’t get it together to be a success? I’m not only talking about sports teams but organisational teams too. I think I’ve discovered a few gems that can contribute to team development. Over the last while I’ve watched two documentaries. The first…
Thank you for taking the time out to read my #blog. If you enjoy it, please like and share it. If you have any points either for or against, please comment. In my effective leadership program, which is a personal leadership development program, I outline the 12 traits of effective leadership, one thing I’m always…
“Our imagination doesn’t promote creativity.” And I’m sure that you are reading this article just to try to find out who is the weirdo that would write such a statement. We all have imaginations, and we all use it every day-to-day dream, dream up new ideas, dream of contributing to the world, or even dreaming…
In 2001 I knocked on the door of the manager’s office at the then working grain silos in the VA Waterfront in Cape Town. I asked him if I could take some photos of the grain being loaded into the trains, the men carrying the bags of wheat to the trucks, and the people working…
“The purpose of the beehive isn’t to make honey: Honey is a by-product of a healthy hive.” The Song of Significance – Seth Godin Why this quote emphasises the need to consider the wellbeing of those involved in any relationship, whether personal or professional When we do that, we create a healthy environment. An environment…
What is Createfulness? Createfulness is about growth and expansion – whether for personal self-development, or for an idea, team, or venture. The changes needed is not always the easiest, but utilising the 3 tools of play, create and lead produces a more holistic journey that promotes the idea of being cognisant of our well-being, exploring…
In 1891 a German physicist, Hermann von Helmholtz spoke about a thought process that he used when he was trying to solve a problem or make a connection or create something new. He said that this process included 4 stages. The Preparation stage – the stage where he studied, researched, explored, and acquired as much…
Coping with shutting down a successful business and laying off staff members due to Covid, and then managing to pick yourself and carrying on takes some doing. Open and honest communication has to happen. New boundaries and priorities need to be set and structure needs to be placed so that continued growth can e allowed…
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who sheds so much light on a topic that you realise that your perception related to it was so wrong? Well, that’s what happened to me during my chat with Jolanda de Villiers Morkel of Stadio Higher education on this latest episode of the Creatfulness podcast where…
Some dream of being an internationally recognised DJ, and a tech entrepreneur. As fantastic as it all is, there is still all the behind-the-scenes- work to make it happen. We also need to look after ourselves, by playing, while finding the creative inspiration, and acting in a certain way by taking action on the inspiration…
Ever lain awake in the middle of the night with what seems like 1000 thoughts flying around in your head? I’m sure you have as it’s not uncommon at all. During the middle of last night, it happened to me, and try as I might I couldn’t stop thinking, so I couldn’t fall asleep. In…
“Creativity is not, are you smart?” But rather, “how are you smart?” “Create the best with what’s in front of you.” It’s not about “me,” it’s about “we,” as co-creating and collaborations lead to more.” All form part of this latest episode of the Createfulness podcast. In this episode, I speak with coach, trainer, facilitator,…
Paul Zamek’s mantra is, “keep it light, keep it interesting, and keep it going!” An icon in the global music industry and a fantastic raconteur, Paul, along with his wife -living according to their ideals, beliefs, and aspirations, ventured to foreign lands to start a new. In this episode, Paul not only talks about his…
Don’t you just love it when you come to an understanding which makes something so much easier? I’ve come to understand that there is a formula to being Createful. In a recent video, I posted I used the analogy of a train journey when it comes to the journey of being Createful – there’s a…
So here I am sitting in my office, my door is closed and just short of a sign hanging on it saying, “DON’T DISTURB!!” I’ve disconnected my internet connection, and my cell phone is upside down, off, and out of sight. All of this just to write this post. It probably all sounds quite extreme…
Whenever I do either of the 2 magic tricks that I know the audience is left truly speechless before they almost always ask, “how did you do that?” One is a card trick, and the other one involves making 3 nuts disappear into thin air. So what exactly am I doing when I’m doing the…
As mentioned in the last post, it’s really difficult to get your “dream” out there without help from others who see value in what you’re doing. But somehow like-minded people always seem to find each other. I was recently interviewed by Belinda Doveston from Apian Learning. Where we chatted for about 40 minutes about creativity,…
Part of Open Book’s Youth Program is the “Open Box library” As a Librarian is considered to be a specialist position in South African schools, these mini libraries are placed in classrooms allowing students and teachers access throughout the day without the need of a Librarian present. April 23rd is World Book Day in South Africa where…