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Is the way you listen helping or hindering you? A powerful question to consider as I talk with Dave Momper, founder of Thrival Concepts, about the courage and discipline to listen with authenticity. With his curiosity of learning what it takes to thrive in our lives, Dave shares how he listens first, on purpose, with purpose in mind. He also talks about how knowing your listening style through the ECHO Listening Profile can deepen your understanding of yourself and others and provide a valuable shift in your mindset. Show Links Thrival Concepts CreativeMornings/Denver Conversant The Evolution of Trust Photo by Raphaël Biscaldi on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

We are just about three weeks into 2021, and my main goal for the first quarter of the year is toast. On the heels of a couple of less-than-positive experiences last year, I wanted to simplify everything in my business. I started with the why and how progressing to the who and the what. Everything was on the table. I got out the metaphorical red pen and started cutting away anything that didn’t fit into the vision of simplicity. But a funny thing happened on the way to simplicity; I realized that wasn’t my problem. It was something else entirely. 10 ways I misunderstood simplicity: In an effort to simplify, I cut away the things I was afraid of, projects I failed at yet still wanted to do, and larger projects that take time to develop. I looked for simplification in explaining what I do instead of simplifying how people can experience what I do. I ignored simplifying my process, which is where the problems actually were. I focused on hypothetical situations and what-if scenarios, instead of reality. I was acting like a specialist instead of the generalist I am. My core values didn’t guide the simplification process, they were added after the fact. I stopped looking for common denominators between the different things I do. What is the real work I do? Sure, it’s the way that I classify the different components of my work: creative, coaching, teaching, and building community. But at the core of every single action is relationship, which takes time and intention. In simplifying the wrong things, I was looking for short-term answers vs. long-term solutions because I was fueling the search for simplification with desperation. In misunderstanding simplicity, I was being clever, not clear. Show Links The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin Eric Maisel Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

I’ve been asking myself for the past two months: How do I add more humor to what I do? On top of that, who naturally draws out my sense of humor? We’ll find the answers to these questions in today’s conversation with Gigi Rosenberg, a public speaking coach and lifelong learner of human behavior. In this engaging and fun conversation, she shares the foundation of humor in everything from public speaking to the performances found in our everyday activities. Touching on humor as a way to connect to others to the power of surprises, Gigi brings stories and examples of how you can effectively harness moments of hilarity. She even talks about what you can start doing to make your speeches more engaging and what to stop doing. Show Links Gigi Rosenberg Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What sources of inspiration fuel your imagination? For me, I read a lot of books and watch a lot of movies and shows. It always seems that I can pull something from the time spent in the land of words and pictures. But while planning for this episode, built around a wonderful quote from The Death of the Artist by William Deresiewicz, I kept thinking about something completely unrelated. It not only took me to unforeseen places in my imagination, but I also learned an important lesson: not all sources of inspiration affect my creativity in the same way. Show Links The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech by William Deresiewicz The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America’s Wildlands by Jon Billman Photo by Peter Lloyd on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What are the massive issues of the day you are tackling with your work? From understanding how systems affect behavior and relationships to the value of creative labor and equity for artists, today’s guest on Getting Work To Work does not shy away from complex and challenging issues. Jenie Gao is a full-time artist and entrepreneur who creates incredible works of art, from printmaking to public art. On top of that, she also curates exhibits and experiences that tell diverse stories. In our conversation, Jenie talks about the power of creativity as an innate force for change, why entrepreneurship is for artists, and how artists can be visionary leaders and change-makers. She even shares the exact moment she wanted to be an artist and what type of art she would do. Show Links Jenie Gao Studio Shop Jenie Gao Studio The Social Dilemma Call Them by Their True Names: American Crises (and Essays) by Rebecca Solnit The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu. Translated by Ken Liu. The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

As 2021 begins, how is your business working? How do you know? Today’s guest on Getting Work To Work believes that well-documented processes and procedures are not only the answer but also provide a significant return on investment in growing your business. Adi Klevit is the co-founder of Business Success Consulting Group, a team of experienced professionals helping their clients create and run successful, well-organized, and prosperous businesses. In this interview, she shares her passion for processes, people, and productivity. She also talks about how uniqueness is found in the execution of our processes, how automated systems can help in the recovery of burnout, and the distinction between change and expansion. Show Links Business Success Consulting Group How to Recover from 2020 Burnout by Adi Klevit The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks SaneBox Slack Microsoft Teams Asana Monday.com TextExpander Photo by NEW DATA SERVICES on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

As 2020 comes to a close, I find myself asking a question that would have been useful to ask at the beginning of the year. But since I don’t have a time machine, I guess there’s no better time than now to ask: What steps are you taking to protect your creative heart? I didn’t think this was a question I needed to ask until I heard Ron Howard speak about heartbreak in his MasterClass on film directing. In this year’s final episode of Getting Work To Work, I’m going to explore heartbreak and how I can protect my creative heart in an uncertain future. Seven ways to protect your creative heart from breaking: Embrace your unique spirit Fight cynicism Never stop dreaming Don’t measure your worth with metrics outside your control Surround yourself with hope (aka hopeful people) Do the daily work of your craft Don’t let heartbreak permanently stop you Show Links MasterClass The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech by William Deresiewicz Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig My 2020 Reading List Photo by Jason Blackeye on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What are you doing to secure your financial future? Do you have control of and access to your money today, not just some point in the distant future of your life? Matt Pennetti and Brian Brown are known as the Predictable Wealth Advocates. They are on the show to talk about ways to predictably build wealth in unconventional ways through a concept known as infinite banking. They also share the importance of mindset, thinking for yourself, finding people to make complicated topics simpler, and asking questions to secure your financial foundation. As 2020 comes to a close, they share a couple of things to do in 2021 to get your financial house in order. Show Links Predictable Wealth Advocates Magical Egypt Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Daniel Lapin Photo by Didier Weemaels on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

When you start a new project, write the next edition of your email newsletter, or produce an upcoming season of your podcast, where do you start? Inspired by a maxim in Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson, I’m going to explore the idea that starting anywhere will keep your creativity fresh, help you discover your creative identity, and allow for more surprises. I’m also going to look at how to apply the wisdom of “start anywhere” to your creative processes. Whether you find this maxim too simplistic or challenging, I hope you learn how to overcome procrastination and take your creativity to a whole new level. Starting anywhere allows us to discover our creative identity separate from established creators and their “proper” processes. Starting anywhere allows us to be surprised with new discoveries. Start anywhere should be embedded throughout your process. Show Links Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson Photo by beasty . on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What does it mean for you to actively learn? How do you use your time effectively every day? Are you happy with what your brain does? Today’s guest on Getting Work To Work is not only asking these beautiful questions, but he answering them in unique ways. Konstantinos Kollias, who also goes by Kostas, is the founder of The Forest Method and helps creative entrepreneurs build thriving businesses by first growing themselves. In this captivating conversation, he shares about how he has learned how to learn through the power of research, active recall, and space repetition. He also talks about the power of mindset, how effort is the path to mastery, and the connection of our brains to the forest. Show Links The Forest Method Aristotle Plato Socrates Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck Diane Gibbs / Recharging You Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg, PhD Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal with Ryan Hoover Tim Ferriss Kevin Rose Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

A question I’ve been asking myself a lot this week as I reflect on what I’ve experienced in 2020 is this: What do you do when you feel like you have lost all confidence in your creative abilities? There have been tremendous learning opportunities throughout the year. I have had to overcome my pride and stubbornness by asking for help. Instead of increasing my confidence as I worked through situation after situation, I told myself stories about failure and doubt. And if you are in this same place of doubt and searching to transform negative stories into positive habits, I’m going to share seven ways you can regain your confidence. Seven ways to regain your confidence when you have none: Uniqueness is found in action, not in thought. Unroot the stories that erode your confidence. Acknowledge the loss. Embrace new challenges. Define the next level and step toward it. Lean on others for support. Discover your north star. Show Links Rebuilding Confidence (GWTW184) Diane Gibbs / Recharging You Wise as Fu*k: Simple Truths to Guide You Through the Sh*tstorms of Life by Gary John Bishop “Filmmaking for Life” with Beth Harrington and Kelley Baker (BYI01) “Your Adventurous Life” with Maryann Rembsburg (GWTW469) Gabe Ratliff /Gathora Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What does your adventurous life look like? Do you challenge yourself enough so you don’t shut down? How does knowing “your why” help you to face your fears? I explore these questions and all things adventure—from mindset to taking action—with Maryann Remsburg, a certified coach, co-founder of Adventurous Life, and co-author of Your Adventurous Life Awaits: 7 Coordinates for Living a Purposeful Life of Adventure. If you are wondering if adventure is for you, Maryann is adamant that the adventure lifestyle is for everyone. Show Links Adventurous Life Your Adventurous Life Awaits: 7 Coordinates for Living a Purposeful Life of Adventure by Maryann & Brian Remsburg Eco-Challenge Deep Survival: Who Life, Who Dies, and Why by Laurence Gonzales Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

I’ve been thinking a lot about time. I hear the clock ticking, and I feel the passage of time in every muscle ache. The weight of all that has happened this year is ever-present as each day blends into the next. I want to be creative, productive, and efficient with my time. But I also want to think, explore, and allow my curiosity to travel beyond the limits of my imagination. As I explore new ways to structure my time each day, I also recognize the importance of free time. I’m facing several critical questions: How can I change my obsessive need to be busy? What is my relationship with time? Instead of focusing on every second of every day, what if I took a long-term view of time? Show Links The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech by William Deresiewicz Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week by Tiffany Shlain When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Photo by Daniele Levis Pelusi on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

How can you get out of your own way and allow your best ideas to come to life? How do you transform chaos into a clear strategy? What is the beauty found in uncertainty? These questions, and more, are explored in today’s conversation with Dolores Hirschmann, an internationally recognized strategist, Clarity coach, TEDxOrganizer, speaker, and author. As the Chief Clarity Officer of Masters in Clarity, Dolores helps entrepreneurs, companies, and organizations realize their potential by guiding them to clarity. In this interview, she dives into how she approaches her work and how clarity and success live within the design of your best self. She also talks about the importance of trust, happiness, and the human experience. Show Links Masters in Clarity Train Your Brain: How to Build a Million Dollar Business in Record Time by Dana Wilde The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Photo by Leon Overweel on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

Today I want to speak to the workaholics in the audience, those driven to not only push hard but to go beyond your limitations, daring to work hard to bring your dreams to life. To hustle, fight, and push aside the challenging emotions and struggles. There is no denying that you are courageous, bold, and focused. You make it, whatever it is for you, happen. But the questions I have for you today are these: Do you have the courage to care for yourself? To stop and make sure you are going where you want to go? To fuel up and ask for directions if you realize you are lost? Let’s dive into it. Ten Steps of Courageous Care: The courage to stop The courage to ask for help The courage to share The courage to be quiet The courage to listen to others The courage to listen to yourself The courage to discover what you need The courage to tell others what you need The courage to take action The courage to change Show Links Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What is the power of great art? Today’s guest believes that the answer to that question is to move others to create and contribute, always moving in a direction toward hope. John P. Weiss is a full-time artist and writer exploring life lessons, personal growth, the creative arts, and depth over superficiality. I first heard of John’s work when a good friend forwarded me one of his posts. His insights and cartoons hooked me instantly, and I’ve been a fan ever since. In this conversation, John shares in-depth stories about his career in law enforcement and cartooning, how creativity made him a better officer, and his journey to becoming a full-time artist and writer. He also touches on the importance of creative routines, the never-ending pursuit of growth and learning, cultivating rare and valuable skills, and where he finds inspiration. Show Links John P. Weiss John P. Weiss on Medium Jeff Goins Scott L. Christensen Jeff MacNelly Pat Oliphant Don Wright Mad Magazine FineArtViews An Artful Life: Inspirational Stories and Essays for the Artist in Everyone by John P. Weiss Becoming Minimalist Demian Farnworth The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks Grammarly The Morning Fox by John P. Weiss Max Richter Eyes + Ears A Continuous Shape by Eyes + Ears Anna Rubincam Nobility of the Air by Eyes + Ears Cal Newport Complexity and the Ten-Thousand-Hour Rule by Malcolm Gladwell H Is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald My Octopus Teacher (Trailer) Sea Change Project Swati Thiyagarajan This Is What An Octopus Can Teach You About Life by John P. Weiss Somebody Feed Phil (Trailer) The Golden Flea: A Story of Obsession and Collecting by Michael Rips An Infinity of Little Hours: Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World’s Most Austere Monastic Order by Nancy Klein Maguire Photo by Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

I never tire of talking with gough, the filmmaker and comedic genius behind Beernuts Productions, a fiercely independent production and distribution company based out of Australia. Every time we talk, I learn something new about myself, about comedy, business, marketing, and how to put your unique stamp on the work you put out into the world. In this conversation, gough and I talk about his latest projects, The Jasmine Stinks Interview and A Guide To Relationships. He also shares behind the scenes stories and educational moments in the production of the brand-new Beernuts Productions Podcast. Show Links Beernuts Productions The Jasmine Stinks Interview A Guide to Relationships Beernuts Productions Podcast I Will Not Go Quietly gough’s parliament house speech Vanessa Angel Weird Science TV Series (1994-1998) The Comeback Trailer (2020) Never Too Late (2020) The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Beyond Your Imagination with Chris Martin Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What motivates you to take care of yourself today, not to mention your future self? Michael e. Stern is a photographer, image-maker, and storyteller honoring the men and women who build. He is on the show today to answer that question by sharing how he has approached his finances and investments throughout his self-employed career. Whether you are in your first job, in the middle of your career, or nearing retirement, Michael has a lot to say about what you can do today and tomorrow to educate yourself and prepare for the day when you don’t want to, or can’t, work anymore. Show Links Michael e. Stern Construction Photography, Video and Time-Lapse Douglas Kirkland The Home Depot Black Spot Longmire Chef’s Table Photo by C Dustin on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

Who are the people who make a difference in your life and make your work possible? Who supports the projects you release into the world? I am often overwhelmed when I read the Acknowledgements section at the end of a book. When there are five, six, sometimes ten pages of people listed, I feel a gnawing sense of despair. I can’t imagine that many people helping me on a project! But something happens when I start making a list. I remember just how many people have helped me. As I write one name down, a second name pops into my mind, and before I know it, I’ve filled an entire page. But there is often one person forgotten in the mix. Who do you think it is? The Five Types of People You Need in Your Life: The Wise Mentor/Guide/Teacher The Collaborator/Co-Creator The Oracle/Prophet The Challenger The Healer Show Links James Victore Photo by XiaoXiao Sun on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab

What does it take for your imagination to become a reality? Through hard work, perseverance, temperance, pattern interruption, and unbelievably cool projects, today’s guest has found a way to tell stories and bring images to life. Josh Rossi is a commercial and advertising photographer known for his projects turning kids with cancer and disabilities into superheroes. In this conversation, he dives deep into his childhood, sharing stories of how his mom taught him to rewire his thinking, and his dad exhibiting how to stand apart from others. He talks about his early failures in business and how he learned to turn that into fuel for the future. If you have a passion project that you want to bring to life but are struggling to make it happen, this conversation with Josh will inspire you to get to work. Show Links Josh Rossi Principles by Ray Dalio The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk! by Al Ries & Jack Trout Photo by Eriks Abzinovs on Unsplash Support Getting Work To Work on ChrisMartinStudios.shop! Sign up for my weekly newsletter: The Curiosity Lab