Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996
Helping you thrive as a 21st Century Creative
When you set out to do something remarkable, sooner or later you realise you can't do it all on your own. You've got a great idea for a new business - but you only have a fraction of the skills, …
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Photo by j. botter Some believe that creators need a firm guiding hand to help them create their best work. Others will swear that a nurturing friend will help a creator make the most of their …
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkrvAUbU9Y Business is rewarding itself to death, according to Dan Pink. He's not just talking about 'fat cat' pay and bonuses. He's talking about something much …
Monday's post on whether brainstorming is a waste of time provoked an excellent debate in the comments. In this post I want to highlight one of the threads in the discussion, as it touched upon a …
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Photo by alexsey.const Happy New Year everyone! The Lateral Action team would like to wish you all a creative, productive and fulfilling 2009. To help you kick start your enthusiasm for the …
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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