Podcasts about mykel dixon

Hi there, Have you ever wondered if there's something missing? Or maybe you are not quite present when you feel you should be? Well this week's podcast guest, Mykel Dixon (award winning speaker, MC, musician and author) has some ideas that might help you shake things up.If you'd like to check out Mykel's work you can find him here. Also, if you'd like to add a spark of joy to your day, I'd recommend following him on LinkedIn—he brightens the place up, so to speak ;-)Big hugRich Get full access to The Dad Mindset at www.thedadmindset.com/subscribe

This week on Humans of Purpose, Mel sit's down with the extraordinary Mykel Dixon – award-winning speaker, musician, author, and creative force. A "fierce nonconformist" and "prolific anti-perfectionist," Mykel helps senior leaders and teams at Fortune 500 and ASX 200 companies unlock their breakthrough creativity. In this episode, Mykel shares how he inspires people to rediscover their natural strengths, redefine their unique value, and reimagine their impact at work and beyond. From building a bar in Cambodia to working with the world's biggest organisations, Mykel's story is full of inspiration, wisdom, and practical magic for tapping into your creativity and living life on your own terms.  Highlights include: ✨How creativity isn't just for the weekends – it belongs in your work, too ✨The importance of self-expression and following your wild impulses ✨Why collective effervescence is key to innovation and high performance

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Team Events and how to build High Performing Teams with the incredible Mykel Dixon - a jazz musician, award-winning speaker, award-winning author and recognised authority and professional speaker for Fortune 500 and ASX200 listed companies.He shares his expert insights on engaging participants and creating transformative experiences at team events. Starting with a clear purpose through to prioritising connection over content, Myke's approach ensures that every event becomes an opportunity for meaningful interactions and lasting memories.Discover how you can design events that foster vulnerability, authenticity, and genuine connections. Whether you're planning a team-building retreat or a company celebration, this episode will provide you with valuable takeaways to elevate your events and enhance your team's performance.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on creating impactful events and building high-performing teams!HighlightsStart events with a clear purpose and set the right context to engage participants.Prioritise connection over content and create opportunities for people to connect with each other.Create a safe space for vulnerability and encourage authenticity.Events have the power to transform people's lives and create lasting memories.The purpose of events is to connect people to themselves and each other.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Myke Dixon07:03 The Importance of Connection at Events10:56 Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability19:52 Designing Events with Purpose25:07 Overcoming Challenges in Event Planning32:25 The Power of Gifted ExperiencesCONNECT WITH MYKEL DIXONLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mykeldixonWebsite: https://www.mykeldixon.com/CONNECT WITH PAULAWebsite:https://paulamaidens.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paulamaidensconsulting/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamaidens/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this third conversation of Series Sixteen, we talk with Mykel Dixon. Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker and author, master facilitator and recognised authority of Creativity, Culture and the Human Future of Work. He works globally with a stellar cast of fortune 500 and ASX 200 listed companies who want to liberate themselves from boring work, bland events and beige bosses. A jazz musician by trade, gypsy by nature, fierce non-conformist and prolific anti-perfectionist, Myke leads a new wave of conscious, creative business leaders who strive to make work feel more like play, teams feel more like family, and organisations feel more like festivals of possibility. In 2018, he was named Australia's Breakthrough Speaker of The Year (by the Professional Speakers Association) and in 2021, his second book Everyday Creative was named the #1 Leadership book in Australia by the esteemed Australian Business Book Awards. Blending his unique career and life experience, an obsession for audience participation and a magnetic stage presence, Myke's live learning experiences are unrivaled. Fusing live music, spoken-word poetry, visual storytelling and spontaneous audience interaction. Just like that time you were upgraded to first class, once you've experienced a Mykel Dixon anything, it's hard to go back to coach. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

Episode 3: Mykel Dixon   Be ridiculous, be frivolous, be dangerous, be outrageous, be fabulous! Mykel Dixon is here to ‘save the world from boring work, bland events and beige bosses' (more on his website). But behind that tagline is a genuine want and need for Mykel to liberate the potential in people everywhere – to help them embrace experience, tap into their inner creativity, be confident to express their perspectives and be a force for good at work and in life. And while he works to reignite the passion in others, he is honest about the challenges that exist and has some fabulous insights and advice on how to deal with imposter syndrome and the resistance – because no-one is immune. Get ready to laugh, dance, sing and definitely be surprised. TWO AM I Listen Curiously CREDITS   Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry   Thanks to our guest Mykel Dixon   To learn more about Mykel: Mykel on Instagram Mykel on LinkedIn Mykel on YouTube Mykel Dixon website   Links from this episode: Steven Pressfield Everyday Creative Tyson Yunkaporta ‘Sand Talk: How indigenous thinking can save the world' Marti Spiegelman   Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram  TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Conference Collective, Mykel Dixon shares his insights on creating standout events that resonate with attendees. From challenging norms to embracing innovation, Mykel discusses the power of simplicity, creative thinking, and the courage to take risks. Discover how to connect with your audience, switch up your event, and gain practical advice for speakers and MCs, while learning about the need for us to break free from conventional event structures. About Mykel Dixon:Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, award winning author, professional musician and recognised authority of Creativity, Culture and the Human Future of Work. He works globally with a stellar cast of fortune 500 and ASX 200 listed companies who strive to makework feel more like play, teams feel more like family, and organisations feel more like festivals of possibility.Mykel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/ Mykel's Website: https://www.mykeldixon.com/ About The PCOA: The PCO Association is the leading body representing the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and New Zealand.The Association's objectives are to increase the standard of professionalism of its members and promote a better understanding of the roles, functions and contributions of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers and other practitioners in the conference and event sector.Website: www.pco.asn.auAbout Connected Event Group: At Connected Event Group we offer innovation and creativity in audio-visual services and event production, employing technical solutions that help people and businesses communicate with each other. We've been translating event technologies for our clients for over two decades specialising in AV equipment and service, technical event production management and broadcasting, across a range of industries. We're experts in making the impossible possible.Website: www.connectedeventgroup.comAbout Libbie Ray: Libbie Ray is the Director of Connected Event Group and the President of the Entrepreneurs Organisation Sydney. Libbie's 20 years of experience across marketing, events, technology, and broadcast production provides a well-rounded approach to the new world of events. Libbie's passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights and works with Skills IQ and TAFE to assist in the development of the training and education framework for her sector. Libbie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbie-ray/ 

Mykel Dixon is a creative catalyst - bringing his energy and insights to people and organisations who are trying to escape the quagmire of the quotidien! His award-winning book Everyday Creative is a call to arms for anyone who wants to bring creativity back to how they live and work. If this sounds like a tall order, it is. Mykel is on a mission to get leaders to recognise the rules and constraints that no longer serve them and to move beyond them, one barefoot step on the grass at a time. If this all sounds a bit too woo-woo, Mykel succinctly connects the dots between nature, science and leadership practices to remind us that the wisdom we are seeking to make the next move is all around us. See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-journey-mykel-dixon

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations episode 65. With some much change over the last few years, do you feel like your mojo has gone on holiday without you - you know, that magical feeling that comes from being joyful and feeling connected, from living with purpose and meaning and having a creative flow?In this episode guest, an authority on creativity, culture, and the human future of work,Mykel Dixon, highlights that your creative, playful spark always resides within you, waiting for you to reconnect with it so you can thrive both personally and professionally.Creativity helps inspire a culture of connection, growth, and employee engagement. It's time to reimagine leadership. In this conversation, I chat with Mykel about what keeps people and organisations from fully embracing a new more creative, and human-centred way of leading and why it matters.We also explore the metaphoric relationship and life dualities between creative arts (in Mykel's case, as a Jazz musician) and business success. We discuss character traits and transferrable skills learned through creative practice that enhance courage, confidence, connection, and compassion.To connect with Mykel: https://www.mykeldixon.com/If you've enjoyed this episode please leave a comment, or a review, share it with your friends, and subscribe to the Wellthy Living conversations podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and the Wellthy Living youtube channel, so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans whose stories, knowledge, actionable ideas, and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally. I'm Lisa, I'm an integrated life, clarity, leadership, and wellbeing coach, a workplace wellbeing consultant, and a professional conversation facilitator.To find out more about my services you can visit my website www.wellthyliving.com.au or connect with me on all social media channels.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaentwisle/https://www.instagram.com/wellthy.living/https://www.facebook.com/welllthyliving/Until next time, remember, CONNECTION IS MEDICINE.

Hey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? A fortnightly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading next. Click here to subscribe.   About the book Want to be more creative? Not sure of where to start? You're not alone. We all have a dysfunctional relationship with creativity. We love it, value it and want more of it but just can't seem to find the time or resources to give to it. And despite desperate calls for more innovative thinking, the systems and processes that hold most businesses together don't allow or enable anything like it. This book is for anyone who feels like they have more to give but struggles to get it out. Packed full of powerful, practical and poetic tools, this inspiring and infectious read will help you cut through the barriers that prevent creativity at work while giving you the clarity and confidence to unleash your wild, untamed self-expression into every pocket of your personal and professional life. Source: https://www.mykeldixon.com/store   About the author Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, author, musician and recognised authority of Creativity, Culture and the Human Future of Work. He helps leaders and teams rediscover their natural appetite and aptitude for Creativity with extraordinary success. Through the design and delivery of explosive keynote presentations, immersive team-building activities and transformative talent development programs, Mykel leads a new-wave of entrepreneurial savants showing forward-thinking companies how to reinvent for relevance in a 21st-Century Renaissance. Source: https://www.mykeldixon.com/ Also check out https://www.everydaycreatives.com/   Big idea #1 — Creative, everyday  “The future of work will be written by those with the courage to think, feel, and act more creative every day.” There is a lot in the book that says about how and why we need to access courage in order to access creativity, even in times of uncertainty or discomfort. We don't need to go into all the reasons why creativity is so important. The writing is on the wall that our more socially, politically, and technically complex world requires a lot more creativity in order to solve the big problems that we are facing and will continue to face. We know that the future of AI and robotics rests on the marriage of human creativity and emotion, with the efficiency and power of technology. Therefore we need to inject creativity into our daily lives; from our emails to our CVs, to how we connect with people, even the shoes we wear, and not just into the big stuff. We can't access creativity for the big stuff and the big problems if we're not practicing creativity on a regular basis. Plus it makes life and work a lot more fun as well. This book is all about harnessing those tiny ways and those little things that we can do every single day in order to be more creative; to access our creativity and expand our creative minds. Like every book about creativity, it's so important not to conflate creativity with artistic talent or artistic skill. Those are two completely different things. Big idea #2 — Reclaim your creative identity In the book Mykel says “No one was born boring. No one had dreams of being a buzzkill. It happens slowly, subtly, insidiously”. You've probably heard people say that creativity is a skill and that it can be learned, but it's really more bout relearning. In a famous study led by George Land, 1,600 five-year-olds were tested for their creativity skills; their creative capacity and their ability to access that creative capacity. At just five years old, 98% of those 1,600 children scored as creative geniuses. Five years later, he tested the same children, at 10 years old only 30% were creative geniuses. He tested them again at 15, by then it was just 12%. Most depressingly, by the time these children were 30 years old, just 2% of them showed the same creative genius potential that 98% of them had done 25 years earlier. It goes to show that creativity is bashed out of us slowly but surely throughout our lives. We are taught that creativity and thinking differently is dangerous, that it will make us misunderstood, or isolated, or poor (or all three) and that it's safer not to be creative. Mykel says that all the post-it note activities in the world that you might do in your team or in a workshop, won't help if fundamentally, you believe that you're not creative, and you don't reclaim the creativity that you, and all of us, were clearly born with. Mykel breaks it down into six creative identities; The never was creative The used to be creative The kind of sorta creative The love to be creative The natural born creative, and The everyday creative. He says the big difference is courage, the everyday creative is not born with more creativity than anyone else. They're not innately more creative, but they have practiced and make it a conscious, courageous effort to bring creativity into how they're living and how they're working. This doesn't mean doing anything wild, it just means being intentional. Those identities are not fixed. Just because you may currently identify as ‘used to be creative', doesn't mean that you can't move from that. Something worth reflecting on that and thinking about how you move from one level of creative identity to another. Big idea #3 — Make it your own Mykel gives plenty of space and prompts in the book to create your own creativity manifesto and your value proposition; the what, the, how, and the why to set the scene and set your mindset around what creativity means to you? Why is it that you want to access it? What would the benefits be and what is the value or the benefit to you and the others around you. It's then up to you to create the principles that make your own version of creativity, because by its very nature, it will look and feel different to everyone. So some examples in the book… wearing a more colorful outfit or some crazy socks or shoes (a safe place to start with everyday creativity) using bright stationary to create some different connections and thinking in your brain (when you pick up your bright pink notebook or your bright orange notebook, you might then think, oh yeah, this is where I write my ideas or come up with great questions) going off script (Mykel used to work in a call center and he was always getting told off for going ‘off script', but he also was the most successful in the call centre, showing that the output of creativity was celebrated, but the practice of creativity was very much admonished and he got told off a lot for going off script) asking more questions saying yes to different things switching your browser / looking beyond the default settings (one study suggested that people who go beyond the default settings on their computers and use a different browser than the default have a touch of extra creativity in them, because they're not just going with what they're given) Mykel centre aligns his emails as a way of bucking convention and making people stop and notice making work work for you, maybe mixing up your meetings reading something different, going somewhere different, or meeting someone different, to give yourself exposure to different ideas. There's just a few examples of some ideas of everyday creativity in the book, there's obviously a million others that you can come up with to make it your own. I like to think of these as cheeky little nods to yourself and to others around your way of expressing creativity, which builds up over time. And then before long, you'll be asking different questions without even having to think about it. And when the moment appears that really matters, you'll be ready to think in a more creative way, as you've worked to become the creative you were born to be.   Let's connect! LinkedIn Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the web browser you choose can dictate how creative and productive you are? Tonight's reading, called "Firefox v Safari", explains more. It's taken from Everyday Creative, in which culture and creative leadership expert Mykel Dixon reveals what's holding us back from our full creative potential and explains how we can reclaim our original, vibrant selves. Order your copy of Everday Creative from your local book shop or here on Amazon.

Today we chat with Mykel Dixon, an award winning speaker, leadership advisor, learning designer, event curator, TV host and author of ‘Everyday Creative'. Mykel is a fierce non-conformist and prolific anti-perfectionist, who works with senior leaders and teams of fortune 500 and ASX 200 companies to unlock their creative potential. Together with Oli Sansom, they untangle the topic of fear and risk taking, earning trust and influence within a community, and so much more! Follow Mykel Dixon on Instagram www.instagram.com/mykeldixon, and via his website: mykeldixon.com Also check out his ‘Everyday Creative' book here: www.everydaycreatives.com Connect with our podcast host, Oli Sansom via one of his websites: www.olisansom.com , www.briarsatlas.com , www.strangeatlas.co , or via Instagram: instagram.com/olisansom *** FloInsider is powered by Flothemes, a popular website design provider for photographers & creative businesses. Find more details here: www.flothemes.com

Harnessing Your Everyday Creative In Adversity. In this weeks episode of The Hacking Happy podcast host Penny Locaso is joined by everyday creative Mykel Dixon. Mykel is an award-winning speaker, learning designer, event curator, musician, and the author of Everyday Creative – a dangerous guide to making magic at work.On this will ride of conversation Penny and Mykel explore:Why joy is an act of rebellionHow to open your mind to what’s next when COVID has stripped away all that was familiarWhy at the end of the day we all just want to be seen, heard and lovedResourcesGrab a copy of Mykel's book Everyday CreativeIf you are looking to write a book check out the amazing Kelly IrvingWant More Hacking Happy? Wanting to find out more about hacking your way to happier every day?Take the HackingHappy Assessment at hackinghappy.coGrab a copy of my new book Hacking HappinessTake a look at our growing number of self paced online Hacking Happiness programs hereFind out more about coaching with me here (last spots available for 2020)Where To Find MykelInstagramMykelDixon.com Where To Find PennyEmailInstagramLinkedInFacebook

Myths abound on the concept of creativity. Far from being a skill afforded to a chosen few, creativity is an innate human attribute that expresses itself in countless ways. Indeed, it has frequently served our species as a survival skill. Mykel Dixon works to help people recognize this reality and discover what makes them uniquely suited to contribute...in his words, ¨find their magic.¨ Unlocking the potential of self-expression is the theme of today's conversation, as the author of ¨Everyday Creative” takes creativity out of the box. Connect with Mykel Dixon: Website: https://www.mykeldixon.com/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon Twitter: https://twitter.com/mykeldixon?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykeldixon/?hl=en

We all have a slightly dysfunctional relationship with creativity. We love it, value it and want more of it but often just can't seem to find the time, space or resources to cultivate it, whether that's a book not written, a garden unplanted or a song not sung. Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, musician, learning designer, event curator and author. A gypsy by nature, musician by trade, fierce non-conformist and prolific anti-perfectionist, he works with senior leaders and teams of Fortune 500 and ASX200 companies to unlock breakthrough creativity. In the spaces between, he rocks out with his band, is a brilliant lyricist and poet, and pushes to the edges of himself to explore the seemingly endless bounds of human creative potential. In this episode of Human Cogs, hosts Sabina Read and Madeleine Grummet dive into places they didn't plan to go and uncover Mykel's turbulent past, expulsion from high school, weeks spent in silent Ashram retreats, plus they unpack why his early and prolific self-expression was contaminated with feelings of shame. This high-energy conversation is pretty wide-ranging, from spiritual woo woo to seeing the world around you as a canvas, divergent thinking that put humans on the moon in the 60s to making magic from the mundane. But in a world being whacked with wicked challenges right now, Mykel's Infectious optimism and sense of creative possibility are contagious, and he reminds us that the common practice of dialling ourselves down is something we should all learn to do a little less. For anyone who has ever sat in the grandstand but wanted to play the game, for the starters not finishers, the dreamers not doers, this is a conversation that will give you the fuel you need to stop listening to the voices in the world and start listening to the voices in you; the courage to unshackle yourself from the self-imposed constraints of the everyday; and the safety to go the edge (and just a little bit beyond) to unleash your inner wild.Mykel Dixon is the author of best-selling book ‘Everyday Creative - A Dangerous Guide To Making Magic At Work'. If you like these conversations PLEASE LEAVE US A QUICK REVIEW so we can share these stories with more people! Thanks for listening :)Listen wherever you get your podcasts.www.humancogs.comLearn more and support the show: https://www.humancogs.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about drugs and dependencies - from junk food to plant medicine (the good, the bad and the beautiful)” “The interest for me comes from our search for out of body experiences. Why we're often afraid of losing control, where does addiction come from, what can we learn from plant medicine, and discuss how different cultures use plant medicine.” _____ Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, learning designer, event curator, musician and author of the hot of the press book - Everyday Creative – a dangerous guide to making magic at work A musician by trade, gypsy by nature, fierce non-conformist and prolific anti-perfectionist, he works with senior leaders and teams of Fortune 500 and ASX 200 companies to unlock breakthrough creativity. I’ve always found Mykel to be someone who not only breaks the mould of what typical MC’s, speakers or performers do… he smashes the absolute crap out of it! He’s confronting at times as he challenges our notion of what’s ‘normal’  - but it’s exactly why I love spending time with him. He shakes things up. He shakes me up...and today’s conversation was no different. I hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with the formidable, Mykel Dixon.   Connect and find out more about Mykel here;- In our episode, Mykel talked about his new book ‘Everyday Creative - a dangerous guide to making magic at work’. Get your copy here;- www.everydaycreatives.com Website: www.mykeldixon.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mykeldixon/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mykeldixon Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/?originalSubdomain=au   And for more information about the Wabi Sabi Series, please find us here:- https://wabisabiseries.com/ Instagram @thewabisabiseries Facebook @thewabisabiseries If you have a burning topic you’d love society to talk more about, or know someone who’d be great to come on our podcast, drop us a line at hello@wabisabiseries.com

We're Talking Creativity.My guest is the extremely talented and creative author Mykel Dixon. And he believes that “Creativity is now the strongest economic currency.”I recently read his book ‘Everyday Creative -  A Dangerous Guide for Making Magic at Work’ and with a title like that couldn’t resist giving him a call to find out how to tap into that magic. I should warn you up front that this conversation gets a little dangerous so listen at your own risk.Follow Mykel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/ and visit https://www.mykeldixon.com/ to learn more about his amazing work and book.Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/ 

In episode 208 of Be The Drop, Mykel Dixon, award-winning speaker who has worked with major organisations the world over, including Google, YouTube, Seek and Telstra, gives tips for injecting creativity in the workplace. He also provides incredible insight into our innate human capacity to be an everyday creative. ---- Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, https://narrativemarketing.com.au/marketing-adelaide-businesses/content-services/podcasts/ (more details via this link). ---- Get your hands on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/ (Mykel)'s new book Everyday Creative - A Dangerous Guide For Making Magic At Work https://www.mykeldixon.com/products/everyday-creative-a-dangerous-guide-for-making-magic-at-work (HERE). ---- The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes! We release new content each week! https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/ (SUBSCRIBE to the blog here) https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/be-drop-communication-that/id1147883761?mt=2 (SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in Apple Podcasts here) https://open.spotify.com/show/0ts4d1gKHyYmj2kO1zC2iY?si=sIbOb5MQT5y4yO7rYeab9A (SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify here) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmn6vUnmpCJ01_WbcJzOYA (SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here) for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more. CONNECT with us https://www.facebook.com/narrativemarketing/?fref=ts (on Facebook), follow @be_the_drop on https://www.instagram.com/be_the_drop/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/be_the_drop (Twitter). CONTACT US podcast@narrativemarketing.com.au

Mykel Dixon, award winning speaker, author, musician helps business leaders and teams seek truth, rediscover creativity and make work more meaningful. This week, Ryan has the pleasure of 'zooming' in with Mykel Dixon, award winning speaker, author, musician and advisor on how he is using creativity, artistry and vulnerability to boost businesses, improving performance metrics and also making work more meaningful for employees and leaders.

FLG002_Bonus   Mykel Dixon on Democratising creativity, curating possibility and changing the colour of work.   The research is conclusive. Non-creative behaviour is learnt. So many of us have adopted a narrative that isn’t how the story started and in his new Book, Everyday Creative - A dangerous guide to making magic at work Mykel unpacks the why and how of being braver, more honest and riskier at work in an effort to help you recapture the creativity that has always been in you. His clear call to creative arms will both inspire and instruct you to a work-life that has more colour, energy and, well, creativity. It’s a beautiful conversation, full of honest energy, authentic connection and in many ways mirrors the process the book is inviting you to enjoy as your own. Our hope is you live and enjoy the compound impact of seeing, feeling, making and giving your creativity to the world.   Mykel Dixon: Mykel Dixon is here to shake up the way we do business. A musician by trade, gypsy by nature, fierce non-conformist and prolific anti-perfectionist, he leads a new wave of entrepreneurial savants showing forward-thinking companies how to stay relevant and radical in a 21st-Century Renaissance. As an award-winning speaker, learning designer, event curator, musician and author, Mykel works with senior leaders and teams of Fortune 500 and ASX 200 companies to unlock breakthrough creativity. Mykel’s unconventional life (and career) experience, coupled with his daring vision for the future of work, make him the not-so-secret weapon for any company seeking an edge.   More on Mykel Dixon: https://www.mykeldixon.com/   FOR MORE LEADERSHIP RESOURCES:  www.forleadersglobal.com   "Become and build leaders worth following and culture worth reproducing"   Leadership Accelerator: For you or your organisation, https://www.forleadersglobal.com/leadershipaccelerator

Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, musician, and author who dreamed of leaving his small town in Australia. This word magician from Down Under shares his string of serendipities that lead him to find his life mentor, fall madly in love, and become a traveling nomad, only to return back to Australia. He also reflects on the cost of chasing the unexpected.Check out Mykel’s book Everyday Creative: A Dangerous Guide to Making Magic At Work and visit his website at www.mykeldixon.com.

Creativity. What is it and how do we do it? Do we do it, or is it who we are? In this episode we talk all things creativity. What I love most about this conversation is we look at how to redefine creativity and challenge our assumptions and identities about what 'being creative' or what 'being a creative person' is.We discuss:What it means to be an 'architect of atmosphere'Why 75% of people don't feel like they're living up to their creative potentialHow to redefine creativity and tap into your magicHow to be more courageous, more curious, to seek, to feel and to make moreHow to bring these lessons into your work and transform your work experienceThis guy is the real deal. His book 'Everyday Creative - A Dangerous Guide to Making Magic at Work' is essential reading for your ever-evolving quest for self expression and creative inspiration.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did  with the facilitator of fabulousness, the curious curator and champion of courageous creativity, Mykel Dixon.

In the latest episode of the Naked Ambition podcast, we speak with award winning speaker, author and musician Mykel Dixon. In our chat, Mykel shared his views and expert insights on: Why he believes creativity is the #1 driver for personal fulfilment and professional success. - The messy relationship between creativity, business and us. - What it means to be an everyday creative (right now in the world) how he has navigated this - And his practical advice for you how you can too.

Creativity is now the strongest economic currency and Mykel Dixon helps people and organisations rediscover their creative potential, reclaim their creative confidence and redefine their value as creative leaders, teams and brands. A jazz musician by trade with an unconventional career path, Mykel Dixon was awarded Australia’s Breakthrough Speaker of the Year in 2018. Known for bringing with him a grand piano and a backing band, Mykel calls all of us to step into our creativity. Sounds good right…but how the hell do we do that?? We combine intuition and conviction - follow what draws you and commit to action. It’s these two factors that have held Mykel in good stead in his career. As we sat down for this conversation, Mykel jumped up and grabbed a nearby guitar to have with him in the studio. As a result we weave music into this chat and this became a beautiful reflection of what could be described as his motto in life….’what if we just played?’ Mykel was a big catalyst for this podcast commencing in 2016 and it’s his creation that you hear as the intro and outdo to the Stand Out Life podcast. So it was inevitable that one day I’d get him into a studio for a chat. This conversation is the permission to create and share - relentlessly - and weaving of two friends having a chat. Soak up the beautiful creative expression that oozes out of Mykel Dixon.

Mykel Dixon is an award winning speaker, author, musician and recognised authority of Creativity...He's also my mate, former band member and my brother in the dark and light. If Dixon doesn't get you wet and or hard for life, call the morgue cause you're already dead.

I had been podcasting all morning at this point, and Mykel arrived with Anna and suggested he buy a round of beers. The perfect start to a conversation, in my opinion. I had not met Anna before but quickly learnt she does incredible work in the fields of human rights, social work and public policy and had been travelling around Australia in a pop-top combi for several years listening to the stories of First Nations Australians. What followed was a great yarn that touches on the heart of why we wanted to update our name (to humans aren't robots).  Both Anna and Mykel spoke so fluently about some of the challenges that face us as modern humans and the disconnect we often find ourselves in. I particularly loved the concept of Dadirri that Anna brought up - which is an indigenous term for 'deep listening' - something we should all practice more often! I hope you enjoy the chat and please check out both Anna and Mykels work, two shining positive rays of light in a sometimes gloomy world.

Our guest for this week is Mykel Dixon, a musician, author, creative entrepreneur and a renowned public speaker.Michael is the #1 choice for a keynote speaker on artistry, creativity, innovation, leadership culture, and experience. He describes himself as a jazz musician by trade, gypsy by nature, fierce nonconformist, and a prolific anti-perfectionist. His work revolves around helping people and organizations thrive by rediscovering their creative confidence, reimagining their creative potential and reinventing their organization for relevance in what he calls a 21st Century Renaissance. His lectures provide answers to questions like how to foster creativity in teams through improvisation, inclusion, and agility, how to harness high-performance creative leadership, and how to activate, articulate and amplify your authentic, differentiated edge.In 2016, Mykel published his book titled “Just do 5omething: A handbook for turning dreamers into makers”. It highlights the utter necessity of creativity and emphasizes that creative recovery is the single most important thing you can do for yourself. Best-selling author Dr. Jason Fox has said about the book that it is “an affront to the banal predictability of convention” and that “it’ll have you make something that is utterly original, beautiful, and true to you.” In late 2018, Mykel released his second book titled “Enterprise Artistry – A brave new paradigm for a bold new world”. There are also three e-books available for download on his website!On his rich and admirable list of clients, you can find corporate giants like Google, Youtube, World Vision, Intuit, Lululemon, Johnson & Johnson, Atlassian, Parmalat, Bayer, CPA, Tabcorp, Pause Fest, BUPA, and Tennis Australia. He was named ‘Australia’s Breakthrough Speaker of The Year’, for 2018.Connect with Mykel:Website: https://mykeldixon.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykeldixon/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7ES3EZhWJEwDVcAAhGJMw Mykel’s Story of Inspired Evolution“There was always a lot of depth. There was always a lot of this spiritual element to my life and my work.” - Mykel DixonIn his early 20s, Mykel was lead by a dream of becoming a rockstar. Late night practice sessions, daily busking just to get by, hoping one day someone would recognize his talent and give him the opportunity he thought he deserved. As his 30s came by, he was faced with a difficult situation of not having any savings and no equity to his name. He sold his vintage keyboard collection and embarked on what turned out to be a spiritual journey which started in India. Later, he explored Nepal and his journey culminated with him accidentally buying a beach bar in Cambodia 10 meters from the water!He spent his time meditating, practicing yoga and writing a lot of music. But he still felt like he wasn’t done with his old life and that he had a lot to offer to the place he came from.“I came back with, literally, just a clear intent and no clarity whatsoever of the how.” - Mykel DixonWorking gigs and cash-in-hand jobs where a way to get by, reminding him closely of the things he had previously purposefully left behind. He quickly got an opportunity in the form of managing the culture of a startup hub coworking space. Being surrounded by ambitious entrepreneurs sparked an idea. In his mind, a vision was forming, and his pure intent slowly gained shape and transformed into something that will make him the person that he is today. His speaking engagements came very organically and by working closely with a mentor he perfected his craft of inspiring business folk to incorporate, utilize and harness the power of creativity.“Through a lot of risk, a lot of vulnerability, and a lot of humiliation, somehow I arrived to where I am now.” - Mykel DixonA Spark of CuriosityMykel credits curiosity as fuel for creativity. Whether you’re producing form an artistic or entrepreneurial standpoint, immersing yourself with your work and interests will allow you to create on an entirely different level. It also comes with a great dose of humility, as this partnership you’re making with your interest transcends you and your basic desires and needs, and provides a context for making greatness. Greatness in the form of finding novel ways of adding value. He shares with us his insights on how to achieve and reveal this curiosity within ourselves.“Just sit... and look at something... and get bored... and then notice that you’re getting bored.” - Mykel DixonBecoming aware of the fact that we’re disengaging from our surroundings is the first step to becoming more curious, as it allows us to do something about it. Behind boredom lies great power and potential, because the other side of the coin is finding something that moves the very core of your being.The Relationship Between Art and Science“If what is being experienced is expressed through a lens of emotion and intuition we call that art. If that same thing is being experienced and expressed through a lens of logic and reason we call it science.” - Mykel DixonMykel's professional journey is a story of unity between the artistic and the scientific. He postulates that science and art are two sides of the same coin and that we’re always balancing on that unbreakable bond between the two, leaning towards different sides in different times from both personal standpoint and the context of humanity.“The key piece is that it’s not versus, it’s not or, it’s not but - it’s and. Form and function are both parts of the same, and they couldn’t exist without each other.” - Mykel Dixon Progress, in the technological sense, has indeed come from science. And in fact, technological progress is probably the perfect example that showcases the indisputable connection between science and art. By adapting ourselves to the digital world which is being dominated by gadgets, machines and AI, our culture will indeed draw from these advances as inspiration for creative content. The obvious benefits of advancement in terms of science often masks the need for something different. There needs to be a balance and the gorgeous thing about it is that both science and art can be consumed and produced together. The general feeling is that we’ve neglected our artistic selves in pursuit of wealth and economic growth. It’s about time we thought about personal growth as well.“There is no greater imperative for us than to recover creatively.” - Mykel Dixon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In such a radically transforming world, conventional sources of insight hold diminishing value. To find our authentic edge, we must look to and be willing to learn from those who are already fluent in qualitative thinking, deep empathy and relentless reinvention. The Artists.    Listen to Mykel Dixon tell us how, and get my handwritten reflection for this episode, your one template, and the full transcript at safetyontap.com/ep075

Episode 23 - Interview with Creativity & Leadership Expert Mykel Dixon In this episode, I have a discussion with creative genius Mykel Dixon about the work he does and his own personal branding in his industry. Listen as he relates his story on standing out. Mykel Dixon is a keynote speaker and mentor who works in the field of artisan thinking and cultural architecture. He is an expert in unlocking business artistry. He helps senior executives, experts, entrepreneurs unleash their creativity and unlock their full self-expression. "We all have to be content creators particularly in brand you stuff." - Mykel Dixon

This Melbourne maverick reveals the most important skill for us to develop in an age of unprecedented uncertainty and disruption.

Hi there, Kate McCready here and welcome to the today's episode of The Good Work Revolution Podcast where each week we delve into stories and ideas for creating work to fulfil, inspire and have a positive impact. Today I'm really excited to introduce our very first guest to you - Mykel Dixon. Mykel is a speaker, author & advisor in the emerging fields of Artisan Thinking & Cultural Architecture. Drawing on 15 years experience in the arts / entertainment sector as a musician, spoken wordsmith & event designer he liberates individuals and organisations from limiting beliefs, outdated ideologies and archaic work environments by adopting the key tenets of an artistic mindset. His latest book, 'Just do 5omething : 50 days to unlock and unleash your business artistry' is the perfect handbook for courageous leaders looking to activate and amplify their capacity for creativity & innovation. Whether trekking the Argentinian Andes or on surf safari in Southern Africa, breaking month long vows of silence in Indian ashrams or owning beach bars in Cambodia, Mykel has always valued and served his wanderlust which continues to inspire and inform his ideas, his intent and his art.Mykel is pursuing a fascinating and rich blended freelance career and his brand of good work which I can't wait to share with you in today's episode.Join us as we explore themes such as:- Taking risks - Working with less - The importance of travel to help give business/career clarity - Making space for art and creativity - The changing way of work - Artisan thinking and so much more... The Good Work Revolution Podcast is for people who are creating businesses, shaping new careers, building social enterprises, creating new ways of working, embracing a multi-passionate work life, working their way, exploring entrepreneurship, changing organisations for the better and so much more. To continue the conversation and meet other Good Work Revolutionaries, please come and join the GWR Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/goodworkrevolution Or you can find me at: My Website: http://katemccready.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/katemccreadyhq Facebook: http://facebook.com/katemccready.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/katemccready

Reflecting on last week's conversation with Mykel Dixon, I explore the possibility that lies in a new and changing working landscape. Whether you have your own business, are hoping to start one, are working for a large or small organisation, possibility surrounds us like never before. Freelancing, flexible working arrangements, tele-commuting, co-working - they are shaking the working world up and crating opportunity for us to shape the world of work how we want it to be. The Good Work Revolution Podcast is for people who are creating businesses, shaping new careers, building social enterprises, creating new ways of working, embracing a multi-passionate work life, working their way, exploring entrepreneurship, changing organisations for the better and so much more. Please feel free to come and join the GWR Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/goodworkrevolution You can find me at: My Website: http://katemccready.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/katemccreadyhq Facebook: http://facebook.com/katemccready.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/katemccready