Catherine Lang-Cline of Portfolio Creative is one of Columbus’ rockstar business leaders, and I am so happy she invited me to join her on The Secret Art of Business podcast. Sometimes we are prone to separate business and creativity… but I love bringing them together because they do enhance each other! In reflecting about this discussion, I realized I have never really thought of myself as a creative person in terms of traditional art and design. But sometimes we need to change our own narrative. We are *all* creative, we just have different ways of expressing it! This was a fun discussion, and I hope everyone will listen in to it.
Some highlights:
- Entrepreneurial Calling: A bit about my strong entrepreneurial calling and my pivot into entrepreneurship. It was a “winding road.”
- Tapping into Leadership: How I get my leadership “fix” as a board director for the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland.
- Tapping into Creativity: My entrepreneurial journey and transition into learning and development required a creative mindset. Creativity plays a crucial role in how I navigate through challenges.
- Learnings from Sales and Client-Facing Roles: How sales equipped me with valuable skills in communication, relationship-building, and understanding client needs, which contributed to my entrepreneurial success.
- Embracing the Importance of the Right Side of the Brain: This is crucial for unlocking creativity, intuition, and innovative thinking, fostering a holistic approach to problem-solving and personal expression. I fuel my creativity by being outdoors and traveling.
- Finding Balance: The importance of taking a moment to appreciate and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor.
I’d love to hear… how do you fuel your creative side?
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