The poet Philip Larkin said that all his best poems were written in rooms on the top floor of a building. He once had to live in a basement flat, and got writer’s block. He didn’t elaborate but …
Be Thankful for Your Inner Critic
Just about every creative I’ve ever coached has had a very sharp and active Inner Critic. And you know what? That’s a good thing. If you find yourself resisting this idea, maybe because you know …
An Easy Way out of Writer’s Block
Have you ever got yourself tied up in knots while working on an important piece of writing? You spend ages staring at the screen, writing, deleting and rewriting, over and over again. The harder …
How to Find the Heart to Start with David Kadavy
If you’ve ever looked at a blank screen or canvas or an empty rehearsal room or auditorium and felt paralysed with fear and self-doubt, then this week's interview with David Kadavy is for you. …
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Get the Inner Critic off Your Back with These Two Little Words
Have you ever started work on a big creative project and found yourself paralysed by listening to the voice of your Inner Critic, giving you all the reasons you should give up? Who do you think you …
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The Price of Being a High Performer with Rich Litvin
This week's guest on the 21st Century Creative podcast is Rich Litvin, a coach who specialises in taking high achievers to the greatest levels of success. Rich's coaching clients include …
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The Creative Power of Envy
Have you ever found yourself looking at one of the rising stars in your field and thinking: What’s so special about them? My work’s at least as good as theirs! Why are they getting all the …
Steven Pressfield on The Artist’s Journey
Today we kick off Season 3 of The 21st Century Creative, the podcast that helps you thrive as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st Century. A new …
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Creative Coaching: 21 Insights from 21 Years’ Work
As a creative coach I spend my days talking to inspiring creative professionals about their dreams, ambitions, trials, tribulations, breakthroughs and successes. It’s a dream job – and an unusual …
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