Jocelyn Glei on Creating with Open Receptivity

In this bonus episode, Leo interviews expert Jocelyn Glei, who has shifted her expertise from productivity to a slower, deeper approach to work.

This is an incredible episode filled with wisdom and tools for accessing a deeper creativity. Must listen!

Topics Covered

• Leo interviews Jocelyn Glei, a former productivity expert who transitioned to a more transformative, slower approach to work
• Jocelyn's background includes working with 99U, creating the 99U conference, and writing a book on email productivity
• Jocelyn's burnout led her to start the "Hurry Slowly" podcast and explore personal and collective transformation
• The importance of moving away from mainstream productivity and embracing a slower, more inquisitive, and heartfelt approach to work
• The shift from productivity to receptivity and how it can lead to more efficient and sustainable outcomes
• Restorative activities that involve doing something different to refresh one's mindset
• Fear, particularly related to scheduling and deadlines, as a common obstacle to maintaining a receptive state during work
• The limitations of the expert mode, which can be rigid and uncreative
• Leaning towards the experimental side to open up opportunities for creativity and learning from creative mistakes
• The fear associated with not having a strict plan but highlights the beauty in unexpected outcomes
• The importance of self-trust and leaning into imperfections
• Creating systems to collect and revisit creative insights

Resources

• Jocelyn's podcast, Hurry Slowly
• Jocelyn's brilliant newsletter
• Her RESET course

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Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz