Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996
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In this video Joanna Penn interviews me about dealing with rejection and criticism when you're pursuing your creative dreams, drawing on insights from my book Resilience. (If you're reading via …
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Image by Oleg latsun via BigStock Did you set a 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' this morning? No, me neither. What about your 'Great Work Project'? No? OK, what about deciding 'How will you …
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By Chuck Frey
After a terrorist attack destroyed New York’s World Trade Center and left lower Manhattan a shambles on September 11, 2001, utility company Con Edison faced a herculean task: rebuilding the utility …
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By Ian Shepherd
Image by Dennis Jarvis Three years ago... I was trapped in a job I no longer loved, struggling to get by on a wage that could no longer support my family. With hindsight, I think I was on the verge …
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By Old Nick
Ah, there you are! Do come in. Make yourself at home - Meph will take your coat. Please have a seat. Yes, I do apologise, it is rather warm. We're having a devil of a job with the thermostat. …
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Image by Kevron2001 via BigStock When a pristine new year is laid out before you, it's a great opportunity to think big and set yourself exciting goals. I hope and trust you are doing just …
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Does professionalism stimulate or stifle creativity? When research is essential for your creative work, how do you avoid it becoming an excuse for procrastination? What does it mean to 'turn …
If you're interested in the potential of blogging to open up opportunities for your creative career or business, I recommend you spend some time with a new free guide from Rajesh Setty called …
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By Kerri Ho
Image by Minerva Studio via BigStock Have you ever received encouragement about your creative work only to be left feeling more discouraged than ever? "Your day will come" - well-meaning friends …
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Of all the writers I know, I have learned the most about how to be a productive creative person from Mark. His tips are always realistic, accessible, and sticky. It’s not just talk, this is productivity advice that will change your life.
~ Jocelyn K. Glei, author, host of the Hurry Slowly podcast, and Founding Editor, 99U