{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64490a3618e15100118fd35a/6a59e0577a878a33804ca7e6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Supercharge your creative thinking","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64490a3618e15100118fd35a/1784275011267-10840067-4df9-40e9-a4fc-59e9204658c7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In today’s world, the ability to think creatively and solve real problems is one of your biggest competitive advantages. Creativity isn’t a rare talent. It’s a skill anyone can build by asking better questions, challenging assumptions, thinking differently about problems and being unapologetically curious.</p><p><br></p><p>In this talk, led by our Learning Partner,<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbolton-alarc%C3%B3n/?utm_source=luma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Matt Bolton-Alarcón</a> of Special Sauce Training, we explore how to build creative confidence, generate better ideas and solve problems more effectively. Matt works with teams at some of the world’s leading organisations, including Google, helping them develop their creative problem-solving skills.</p><p>​</p><p>He was joined by the brilliant<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/emrichmond/?utm_source=luma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Emma Gardner</a>, Executive Design Director at Identity, for a session that includes a practical workshop, panel discussion, Q&amp;A and plenty of inspiration.</p><p><br></p><p>Helping unpack this sessions theme were our expert panel<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileypj/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> PJ Bailey</a>, Senior Events Manager, Events &amp; Experiences, EMEA at Google,<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoconnor3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Kate O’Connor</a>, Strategic Creative Director at Identity and<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/trini-maria-katakwe-a8285914a/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Trini-Maria Katakwe</a>, Spatial Designer and Cultural Strategist.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect practical tools, fresh thinking and plenty of creative energy.</p><p><br></p><p>The presentation referred to in this session can be downloaded&nbsp;<a href=\"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e92a276a49634579cdff42/t/6a59f2ec2b250f39c20a9f73/1784279788989/Inspiration+Session+July+2026+key+takeaways.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is recorded at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.followthewhiterabbit.co.uk/event-hire\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>White Rabbit Studios</strong></a>&nbsp;in Shoreditch with a live audience.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners;&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.weareamplify.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Amplify</em></strong></a><em>,&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.seedmarketingagency.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Seed</em></strong></a><em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://wearewonder.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Wonder</em></strong></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Our global partners are</em><a href=\"https://www.cvent.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Cvent</em></strong></a><em>,</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://identityglobal.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Identity</em></strong></a><em>,</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://firstagency.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>First</em></strong></a><em>,&nbsp;</em><a href=\"http://illusiondc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Illusion</em></strong></a><em>,</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"http://inconf.tv/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Inconf</em></strong></a><em>,</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://www.powwowevents.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Powwow</em></strong></a><em>,</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://pspav.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>PSP</em></strong></a><em>&nbsp;and</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://theproductiondept.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>The Production Department</em></strong></a><strong><em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></strong><em>Our partners are ASEMBL Group,&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.castlebell.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>CastleBell</em></strong></a><strong><em>,&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://curiousnation.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Curious Nation</em></strong></a><em>&nbsp;and</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://www.jimmygarciacatering.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Jimmy Garcia Catering</em></strong></a><em>. Our venue partner is&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.followthewhiterabbit.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>White Rabbit Studios</em></strong></a><em>, our training partner is</em><a href=\"https://www.thespecialsauce.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Special Sauce Training</em></strong></a><em>&nbsp;and our people and culture partners are</em><a href=\"https://www.timesten.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>&nbsp;</em></a><em>Zoe Tuffs from&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.timesten.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>TIMES x10</em></strong></a><em>&nbsp;Coaching and</em><a href=\"https://www.nicneal.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Nic Neal</em></strong></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Our sound engineer is <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteomagariello/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Matteo Magariello</a>, and our producer is <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkerwood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peter Kerwood</a>.</p>","author_name":"Elevate Mentoring"}