Podcast appearances and mentions of dawn kotzer

If you've been listening for any length of time, you'll know that I very firmly believe that anyone who's breathing is creative. I recently came across a definition of creativity that really rankled me, because it seemed to be saying the exact opposite was true. I contacted my friend and fellow creativity coach Dawn Kotzer, who's been on the show before, and asked her if she'd be interested in tackling the question of just what creativity really is. We batted that question around, looking at everything from the vital nature of failure to the power of constraints to the role of acceptance, humility, and even humiliation in the creative process. If that's not enough, we also examined driving a stick-shift car as a metaphor for creativity. Did we reach any solid conclusions? I think we did, and I think you'll get a lot out of listening in on our conversation. Check out the show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! I also post pretty regularly on TikTok, and you can also listen on YouTube. And if you're feeling stuck in your own creative process, I made the Creative Tune-Up just for you!

Dawn Kotzer is an amazing artist, philosopher, painter, inner wilderness guide and human. I admire her use of power tools. She is curious, playful and practical. She lives in the wilds of Saskatchewan where she marinates wonderful possibilities with practical magic. Stay tuned for what she does next. #redchairodyssey #curiousandcreative #timeforallowing #redchair@dawn @innerwildernessguidedawnkotzer

Dawn Kotzer is an amazing artist, philosopher, painter, inner wilderness guide and human. I admire her use of power tools. She is curious, playful and practical. She lives in the wilds of Saskatchewan where she marinates wonderful possibilities with practical magic. Stay tuned for what she does next. #redchairodyssey #curiousandcreative #timeforallowing #redchair@dawn @innerwildernessguidedawnkotzer

Nina Hart is a writer, dancer, stand-up comedian, and improv artist who is also a fellow Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach. Her first collection of surreal short fictions called Somewhere in a Town You Never Knew Existed Somewhere was selected as a Short Stories (Adult Fiction) category finalist in Foreword Reviews' 2014 IndieFab Book of the Year Awards. Nina was also an original member of the experimental dance troupe Contraband, in San Francisco and, playing a purple electric bass, has recorded and performed with numerous bands.  Nina joined me to talk about everything from stage fright and vulnerability to how we teach vs. how we should teach to the inner critic and just what "good" means, if anything. (Spoiler: We're not convinced it means much!) Like my interview with Dawn Kotzer, there's a lot to take in here. I'd love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram.

Creativity and curiosity are bigger than just the arts. They're bigger than hobbies. They're vital parts of life, and the quality of our existence. Dawn Kotzer understands how creativity links into the realities of life better than almost anyone I know. She's a coach with multiple backgrounds, including Kaizen-Muse (like me) and Martha Beck. She's also an incredibly wise soul who always seems to have the right insight for the present moment. This is a deep conversation, and I hope you'll feel free to digest it in small chunks, if necessary. There's a lot here—and there are handy links to a lot of good stuff in the show notes at fycuriosity.com.

Do you ever feel like, in order to succeed, you've got to push hard, sacrifice a lot, and just suck things up? I feel you. This message is big in our culture. That's why I'm so happy to share this conversation with you. Dawn Kotzer gives us an alternative and shows us that it's possible to find meaningful success without sandblasting our souls. Long time Creative Entrepreneur, Designer, Field Scale Organic farmer, now Martha Beck Certified Coach/ Business Coach-Mentor, Master Creativity Coach, Dream Planter...she’s recently added caregiver/primary support person for her spouse to her life-list. In this episode, Dawn invites us to dream small, dream without doing anything about it, and put some boundaries around our dreams. So many metaphors come up in this convo, and if you're anything like me, you'll absolutely LOVE hearing about how canoes, wasps, and gardening are fertile ground for life lessons. Connect with Dawn here: www.dawnkotzer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerWildernessGuideDawnKotzer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerwildernessguide/ & https://www.instagram.com/dawnkotzerart/ Dawn's art: https://www.instagram.com/dawnkotzerart/

Dawn brings thoughtful strategy to reframing breaks in our day as opportunitiy.  Learn about thought habits, trust, and healthy responses to stressful environments.  She discusses the importance of pauses, questions, and curiosity, as well as fun 5 second awareness practices.  Dawn Kotzer is a Coach, Inner Wellness Guide and founder of The Mad Explorers Club. You can learn more about her work at www.dawnkotzer.com.  

A long-time entrepreneur, Dawn Kotzer is now what she calls an Inner Wilderness Guide. She coaches capable, savvy individuals who long to show up for themselves fully.