VIP Section
Change of plans…
If you’ve read the book, you’re here because I told you to ‘head to the VIP section of the website to unlock all kinds of exclusive content.’ This page was originally behind a ‘subscriber only’ firewall but we don’t have time for that anymore. We just need the message out there!
So, by all means, sign up to my newsletter for bucket loads of other exclusive content, special offers and VIP live events…but feel free to just peruse this page and share it far & wide.
You made it!
Oh…I’m just so thrilled to see you. I’ve been waiting & wondering & wishing,
and now you’re here! There’s just so much magic we can make together!
Let’s start with this video!
Meet The People
featured in the book
Laura Staples
Laura’s story ‘A Sparkly Complaint’ featured in ‘Chapter 4– The Courage to Seek’. In this wonderful interview we explore…
Shane McCurry
Shan'e’s story, ‘Sorry I missed your call’, featured in ‘Chapter 5 – Yhe Courage To Feel’. In this delightful little catch up we talk about
Aimee Coleman
Aimee’s story ‘The Unwritten Road’, features in ‘Chapter 6 – The Courage To Make’. In this beautiful conversation we hear how Aimee
Jay Martens
Jay’s story, ‘A Tube Full of Humour’ featured in ‘Chapter 7 – The Courage To Make’. In this glorious interview, Jay…
Oli Sansom
Oli is the creative genius behind the cover design.
He took over 1000 photos of me to create this and below you can see the process of evolution to cover design took.
Which do you prefer?
The Evolution of The Cover
A Thousand Little Mykes
Time To Play.
Each chapter of the book ended with a ‘time to play’ section. A space to move from reading to doing, from absorbing to expression, from reflection
Creative Manifestos
Be inspired by a curated list of creative manifestos, by some of the most creative minds on the planet. Don’t forget to write your own!
Perfect Average Day
The power of a perfect average day, lives in your senses. Use descriptive language, try to articulate not just what is happening in your day, but how it makes you feel. Here is a real example from a client of mine.
Personal Value Proposition
Forget the job description. Think about everything you do, all your distinct gifts & talents, all your unique expertise & experience, and write a value proposition that captures that. Then give it to your boss!
Cover Letter
In Chapter 3, ‘A Radical Rebirth’, I spoke about
the video cover letter I created to get my first ever ‘real job’,
Crossing The Threshold
In the Introduction, right after I asked you to write & sign a creative contract, I asked you to create a physical threshold to step over. To create a line that would represent a ‘crossing over’, from who you were to who you will become.
Here are a few snaps from early readers of the book.
Please be sure to send you photos in to me,
or tag me in them if you post them on the socials.
Want More Everyday Creativity In Your Company & Career?
Let’s talk and book in one of my Creative Keynotes, Capability Programs, Executive Mentoring or Cultural Activations.
Remember the email I received from Gary. The guy in chapter 1, who jumped up on stage and closed the conference with us
Gary Live on Stage
The Moment After
Go Deeper
My Inspiration
All of these books played a role in shaping the way I see and sense the world and how I distilled and defined my book.
The Artist’s Way – Julia Cameron
Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert
The Element – Sir Ken Robinson
Metaskills – Marty Neumeier
The War of Art – Stephen Pressfield
Do The Work – Stephen Pressfield
Creative Calling – Chase Jarvis
The Crossroads of Should and Must – Elle Luna
Aesthetic Intelligence – Dr Pauline Brown
A Whole New Mind – Daniel Pink
Ruined By Design – Mike Monterio
Originals – Adam Grant
Bullshit Jobs – David Graeber
Linchpin – Seth Godin
The Icarus Deception – Seth Godin
This Is Marketing – Seth Godin
The Case For Creativity – James Hurman
The Power of Onlyness – Nilofer Merchant
Artful Creation – Lotte Darso
The Business Romantic – Tim Leberecht
So Good They Can’t Ignore You – Cal Newport
Deep Work – Cal Newport
The Neo-generaliast – Rihard Martin & Kenneth Mikkelsen
Feck Perfuction – James Victore
Creative Confidence – David & Tim Kelley
Steal Like An Artist – Austin Kleon
Alive At Work – Daniel Cable
Brave New Work – Aaron Dignan
Creativity – Osho
Podcasts
Click on image to listen.
A Creative Diagnostic
On page 22 of the book, when talking about creative identities, I mentioned a ‘creative diagnostic’ that I’d created to help you self-diagnose where you sit on the spectrum.
Then, during my research, I found a better one created by Adobe. So I’m going to keep tweaking mine and send you their way to enjoy theirs. It’s fantastic!!!
