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How can we use creativity to come up with the critical solutions we need in the world? Whether you’re trying to start your first novel, draw a picture, or solve the climate crisis, you need to approach the problem creatively. You have to think outside the norm, come up with ideas, and then act on them to solve the big problems we’re facing.

The Creative Solutions Podcast Izolda Trakhtenberg

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 34 Ratings

How can we use creativity to come up with the critical solutions we need in the world? Whether you’re trying to start your first novel, draw a picture, or solve the climate crisis, you need to approach the problem creatively. You have to think outside the norm, come up with ideas, and then act on them to solve the big problems we’re facing.

    The Case for a Cruelty Free Planet with Author and Activist Keith Akers

    The Case for a Cruelty Free Planet with Author and Activist Keith Akers

    This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.
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    Keith Akers is a writer, speaker, and activist. He’s written four books; his latest book is “Embracing Limits: A Radical and Necessary Approach to the Environmental Crisis.” He has been active in vegetarian and vegan groups for over 40 years. In his former life as a computer consultant, he worked on projects with the US Departments of State and Education, American Management Systems, Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile (now Verizon), and others.
    Connect with Keith
    CompassionateSpirit.com
    Twitter/X: @KeithAkers16
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
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    • 1 hr
    The communication lessons to be learned from "An Enemy of the People" Play

    The communication lessons to be learned from "An Enemy of the People" Play

    I saw this Ibsen play on Broadway and learned several valuable communication and listening lessons. I explore the choices made in set design to innovate play production and directing and what they can tell us about how to communicate better and also improve our public speaking skills. The play is on Broadway through mid-June.
     
    This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.
    Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now!
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    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
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    May 4th promo
    Henrik Ibsen
    https://www.ibsenmuseum.no/
     
    Jeremy Strong
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0835016/
     
    Michael Imperioli
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0408284/
     
    The Sopranos
    https://www.hbo.com/the-sopranos
     
    Succession
    https://www.hbo.com/succession
     
    Dreamscape
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087175/
     
    Edwin Hodge
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388038/
     
    FBI Most Wanted
    https://www.cbs.com/shows/fbi-most-wanted/
     
    Aldis Hodge
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388031/
     
    Speak from Within (book)
    https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Within-Inspire-Motivate-Audience/dp/0980229898/
     
    Brain FM (app)
    https://www.brain.fm/
     
    Circle in the Square Theatre
    https://www.circlesquaretheatre.org/

     

    • 23 min
    The Forgotten Fourth Ingredient to Successful Creative Communication on Stage

    The Forgotten Fourth Ingredient to Successful Creative Communication on Stage

    The new musical "The Lonely Few," and the valuable lessons it taught me about creativity and communicating your message.

    ✍️ Episode References
    The Lonely Fewhttps://mcctheater.org/tix/the-lonely-few
    Brain FM Apphttps://www.brain.fm/
    Podbeanhttps://www.podbean.com/
    Speak from Within (Book)N/A
    MCC Theaterhttps://mcctheater.org/
    Peter and the Starcatcher (Play)N/A
    The Lion King (Musical)https://www.lionking.com/
    Community College of Dundalk, Marylandhttp://www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Dundalk.aspx
    Christ Spiracy (Movie)N/A
    Speakpipehttps://www.speakpipe.com/
    This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.
    Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now!
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    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
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    • 19 min
    The Biggest Communication Technique You Need to Tell Your Story Better

    The Biggest Communication Technique You Need to Tell Your Story Better

    The Communication Challenge is Over But There Are Still Lessons Left to Learn
    This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.
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    The biggest communication tip I have to give shows up in this episode. After a month of tips and techniques from my TikTok channel, I woke up with a sentence you need to hear. and it's in this episode.
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
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    • 14 min
    How to Lead Your Team Like a Broadway Star

    How to Lead Your Team Like a Broadway Star

    The surprising and fun activity that will help you reach and inspire yourself and your team
    This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.
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    Get ready for a fun ride on "Creative Solutions" with this episode! We're diving into communication, leadership, creative thinking, and teamwork, spiced up with acting magic. Discover how presence, empathy, and improvisation can supercharge your skills. I give you quick exercises that'll  turn you into a communication champ, leadership legend, creative whiz, and teamwork maestro. Tune in for a game-changing episode!
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
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    • 14 min
    The Play Patriots and what are the ingredients to telling a successful story?

    The Play Patriots and what are the ingredients to telling a successful story?

    The play, Patriots, and how to write compelling and relatable theatre.
    What makes a compelling dramatic story? What makes one successful?
    This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.
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    I saw Patriots on Broadway, and it had all the ingredients. Listen to the episode as I deconstruct what makes it a successful show and how you can use that in your own life and work to create successfully.
     
    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
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    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

IzoldaT ,

Great show!

I learn a lot!

ferasa ,

Thoughtful Questions

Izolda’s thoughtful questions compel guests to dig deep and share their stories in a way that’s very relatable to listeners. I really enjoyed my conversation with Izolda. Bringing our mutual backgrounds in martial arts and aikido into life and business experiences and principles was refreshing (and fun :)).

Cyndi-Lou-Who ,

Innovative Info

I have been listening to the series how to pitch yourself for a podcast. Izolde has broken down this topic and such a creative way, and provided truly useful steps to take action.

For me, I’m getting ready to pitch a book and her framework is awesome for removing all friction from getting started. It works! Her advice unfolds for me every day as I continue to tweak my marketing products.

Thank you so much Izolde, and you’ll be hearing more from me soon😉Cyndi

p.s. I wasn’t able to get the download links to work of the PDF. I did try multiple email addresses and multiple devices. No luck.

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