In this week's episode, we are thrilled to introduce Dr. Mark Williams, a distinguished neuroscientist and educator who is on a mission to create a ‘brain healthy world’.

During the show, we delve into the intricate relationship between technology and the human brain. Mark, sheds new light on the detrimental effects technology, particularly on our creative faculties. (He suggests a couple of powerful and practical solutions: disconnect from notifications and immerse ourselves in activities that ignite different regions of our brain)s.

Mark is an internationally recognised Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, with over 25 years of experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research, focusing on our social skills.

Not your typical academic, Mark is also defined by his desire to make his neuroscience discoveries more accessible to the general public (in other words, he’s a super-bright guy who also talks plain English!)

Head to the podcast to hear why being creative is to be vulnerable, why we should be honey bees not locusts and why our understanding of ‘tribes’ is so vital to the way we interact.

LINKS:

Mark Williams- Special Guest

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-4b401354/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrMarkWilliams

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkWil93486024

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrmarkwilliams/

Website: https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/

Check out his new book: https://rethinkingthebrain.com/books/

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

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Nik Robinson is the founder of Good Citizens, a company dedicated to untrashing the planet by transforming plastic waste into stylish eyewear.

Nik's diverse career has taken him from being a radio broadcaster and creative director to a donut maker and lecturer. He's driven by a deep passion for utilizing his creative talents to address critical issues and drive positive change. In 2018, he embarked on his mission with Good Citizens, leading the charge against the global plastic crisis.

In this episode, we not only gain insights into building a purpose-driven enterprise but also discover Nik's unique approach of involving his own children in this venture. It's a remarkable story of an entire family fully invested in making a meaningful impact, where success is the only option.

Stay tuned to the end to discover why fear is an essential element of creativity, and be prepared to be inspired by Nik's unwavering dedication to making the world a better place through creative innovation.

LINKS:

Nik Robinson - Special Guest

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/robinsonnik

Instagram -www.instagram.com/goodcitizens_official/

Website - http://www.goodcitizens.com.au/

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

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A creative powerhouse with a reputation that most can only dream about,, Scott Belsky wears many hats: entrepreneur, author, investor, and now an integral part of Adobe's leadership team. He's the genius behind Behance, the go-to online platform for the creative industry, where talent is showcased and discovered. Scott led Behance as CEO until Adobe's acquisition in 2012.

His influence extends beyond Behance; Scott has been an early product advisor and investor in noteworthy ventures like Pinterest, Uber, Carta, Flexport, sweetgreen, and Ro, to name a few.

He's also a prolific author with two national bestselling books: 'Making Ideas Happen' and 'The Messy Middle.' (Don't forget to check out his popular monthly newsletter, 'Implications,' and his brainchild, 99U, a publication and annual conference dedicated to enhancing productivity in the creative world).

Join us for this super- insightful episode as we delve into Scott's remarkable journey and glean insights about sticking to the vision, wearing different hats (dreamer, incrementalist & doer) and the creative opportunities of AI.

LINKS:

Scott Belsky - Special Guest

LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/scottbelsky

Twitter - https://twitter.com/scottbelsky

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

Website - http://implications.com/

https://www.scottbelsky.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

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