We're all getting older but the fear of it for most people is worse than the reality. This podcast isn’t just Intercultural Creativity® but also highlights Intergenerational Creativity.   Diana Place, founder of Third Act Quest, empowers people who are 50 and older to continue to recreate and explore new levels of living. She dives into the importance of strengthening the creative potential from this 50+ vibrant group and informs us about reflection, awareness and taking risks in every stage of life. She is a major voice for reframing the perception of aging. We discuss ageism, a new definition (or full abandonment) of ‘retirement’ and how to dance into your ‘Third Act’ with a thriving perspective on life. Enjoy the show! Diana's LinkedIn Third Act Quest Living Forward Workshop    

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How To Age Well, Create Well and Enter Your 'Third Act' of Life with Power, Passion and Purpose - Founder Diana Place - Episode #76

Advance women, advance equality. These are the reigning words and mission of Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient.   Shelley Zalis, known as the “Chief Troublemaker,” is a pioneer for online research, movement leader, and champion of gender equality. She was one of the first voices to demand emotional intelligence be integrated into leadership spaces. Her passion is palpable and she shares the importance and strategy for showing up in any position with confidence, courage and Intercultural Creativity.     Zalis works with Fortune 500 companies to advance gender equality across industries. The FQ’s signature pop-up experience, the FQ Lounge (formerly the Girls’ Lounge), brings a Home of Equality to major conferences, companies, and college campuses around the world. The FQ Lounge is the gathering place for leaders of all levels at events such as the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, Consumer Electronics Show and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Through the destination-turned-movement, Zalis has connected more than 18,000 women in business and created the largest female-led community to transform workplace culture. Shelley is a powerful thought leaders and we are so elated so stopped by the CGR podcast to share her wisdom! Enjoy!   Shelley's LinkedIn, Twitter, IG and Facebook The Female Quotient website       Intercultural Creativity® is a groundbreaking professional development program that integrates cultural competence, which is needed for inclusion, and creative thinking development, which is needed for value creation, while at the same time supporting the mental and emotional wellness and creative potential of every leader and team member. In addition to utilizing the seven gems methodology, the other creative thinking strategies used in our trainings include divergent thinking, reframing, un-obvious associations, combinatory thinking, metaphorical processing, transformation ideation, and imagination development, to develop intercultural competence, self awareness, cultural-awareness and creative thinking. Visit us for more information about keynotes, training and virtual classes!

How To Live An Authentic Life of Leadership - 'Chief Troublemaker' Shelley Zalis - Episode # 75

 Psychological Safety is a term that is gaining a great deal of steam and we all know why. Creativity allows people to produce value and value moves organizations forward. The main reason - everyone deserves to be in a place where they can shine bright. In order for that to happen, psychological safety must be present. But even more than that, organizations are realizing that developing team members from a humanistic angle is best. Psychological safety is the environment needed for Intercultural Creativity™ to thrive for all. Join us to hear the author of the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety share his expertise on creating a cultural of Intercultural Creativity®.   Dr Timothy Clark's LinkedIn LeaderFactor Website Behavioral Guide Intercultural Creativity® is a unique type of training that develops intercultural competence (which is needed for inclusion and belonging) primarily using creative thinking strategies and cognitive processes. In addition to utilizing the seven gems methodology, the other creative thinking strategies used in our trainings include divergent thinking, reframing, un-obvious associations, combinatory thinking, metaphorical processing, transformation ideation, and imagination development, to develop intercultural competence, self awareness, cultural-awareness and creative thinking.  

The Author of 'The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety' - How to Create a Culture of Creativity -Dr. Timothy Clark - Episdoe #75

Being culturally competent means being able to see beyond our own culture and into the culture and experiences of those around us. Our solar system’s surprising position in the Milky Way teaches us how to be ‘galactic boundary riders’ and see beyond our own experience. Check out this Diamond Mentor moment to gain the creative ideas that are ‘out of this world’! Thanks Dr. Anna Frebel for researching the Milky Way’s interesting story. Get her book, ‘Searching for The Oldest Stars’ . Genein Letford, M.Ed Keynote Speaker, Intercultural Creativity™ Consultant       Intercultural Creativity™ is a unique type of training that develops intercultural competence (which is needed for inclusion and belonging) primarily using creative thinking strategies and cognitive processes. In addition to utilizing the seven gems methodology, the other creative thinking strategies used in our trainings include divergent thinking, reframing, un-obvious associations, combinatory thinking, metaphorical processing, transformation ideation, and imagination development, to develop intercultural competence, self awareness, cultural-awareness and creative thinking.

Become a Galactic Boundary Rider - How Our Milky Way Helps Us Increase Our Intercultural Creativity™? - Diamond Mentor Moment #19 - Genein Letford, M.Ed

If creativity is the driver of innovation, then it is curiosity that is the driver of creativity! Dr. Alison Horstmeyer has a doctorate in workplace curiosity and is a top thought leader on how the level of intellectual curiosity affects workplace performance. She discusses what true workplace curiosity looks like, how psychologically safe cultures build curiosity and how the level of curiosity of the C-suite affects the entire organization's development and future growth.   Dr. Alison mentions why these hindrances inhibit intellectual curiosity: -Top-down decision making -Preference for the status quo -Lack of creative exploration time -Fear of being ostracized for non-conformist and unconventional thinking Curiosity is the fourth gem of our 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity and this conversation certainly explains why. This is an episode you'll need to be curious about! Enjoy! Dr. Alison's LinkedIn Dr. Alison's Website     This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!

How Workplace Curiosity Affects Organizational Growth - Dr. Alison Horstmeyer - Episode #74

You acquired the gems in the game Zelda but what about the gems in your own adult development! We monitor the developmental milestones of children but now it is just as important to monitor our own milestones as adults. Charlie Jones says, “ You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” In this Diamond Mentor Moment, I will give you some inspirational tips to consistently increase your developmental milestones and shine bright like a diamond! Enjoy! Genein Letford, M.Ed CAFFEStrategies, LLC Home of Intercultural Creativity™     The mission of CAFFE Strategies is to equip organizations with strategies of Intercultural Creativity™ that supports their DE&I goals. Intercultural Creativity™ is a unique type of training that develops intercultural competence (which is needed for inclusion and belonging) primarily using creative thinking strategies and cognitive processes. In addition to utilizing our 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity™ methodology, the other creative thinking strategies used in our trainings include divergent thinking, reframing, un-obvious associations, combinatory thinking, metaphorical processing, transformation ideation, and imagination development, to develop intercultural competence, self awareness, cultural-awareness and creative thinking.  

Measuring the Milestones Within a Life of Intercultural Creativity™ - Diamond Mentor Moment #18 - Genein Letford, M.Ed

She's the queen of helping you bust through imposter syndrome. Everyone has experienced it but many of us are still struggling with how to overcome it and show up as our creative best. She highlights how imposter syndrome is affected by, and often caused by, injustices. Diversity, equity and inclusion are the  driving forces behind her work. Neha has built a successful consulting business supporting the creative and inclusive growth of people around the world so they can see themselves as capable, contributing team members. We all are 'creatives' so letting imposter syndrome stop us is no longer optional. Thank you Neha for this timely wisdom and actionable advice! Neha's LinkedIn GenLead Website Neha's Bio: Neha Sampat is founder, consultant, and coach at GenLead. She has worked in the technology, legal, civic, non-profit, and education industries, and most recently served as Dean of Students and Adjunct Professor of Law and Leadership. She brings to her consulting and coaching practice her experience supporting and developing thousands of diverse individuals of varying generations and at all levels of an organization. Neha loves to facilitate connections that honor the unique strengths, voices, and missions of both her organizational and individual clients.   This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!

How Imposter Syndrome Inhibits Creative Potential And What To Do About It - Neha Sampat - Episode #73

How is using an item in alternative ways a foundational method of thinking for problem solving in business? Genein explains the concept of functional fixedness and how it limits the creativity and innovation within teams. Learn about functional agility, this innate skill we were all born with, which is needed to discover new solutions to old - and new - problems.   Visit CAFFEstrategies.com for training in this area! Here are the research links: Immunity to functional fixedness in young children Innovation Relies on the Obscure: A Key to Overcoming the Classic Problem of Functional Fixedness The mission of CAFFE Strategies is to equip organizations with strategies of Intercultural Creativity™ that supports their DE&I goals. Intercultural Creativity™ is a unique type of training that develops intercultural competence (which is needed for inclusion and belonging) primarily using creative thinking strategies and cognitive processes. In addition to utilizing our 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity methodology, the other creative thinking strategies used in our trainings include divergent thinking, reframing, un-obvious associations, combinatory thinking, metaphorical processing, transformation ideation, and imagination development, to develop intercultural competence, self awareness, cultural-awareness and creative thinking.  

How Wearing a Dinner mat on Your Head Leads to Solving Problems in Business - Diamond Mentor Moment - Genein Letford, M.Ed

How does empathy and what people believe affect creative thinking and our ability to connect? The empathy doctor is here to enlighten us on this important topic. Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, PhD) is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference, and the power in inclusivity. She is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, COO of their parent company, and an unapologetic nerd for stories of change. Kristen lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, where they are surrounded by piles of books and several video game consoles.  Thank you Dr. Kristen for your insight on how empathy and perspectives of life help our intercultural creativity!   Kristen's LinkedInAbbey Research     This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!

How Empathy and Our Ability To Understand Change Improves Intercultural Creativity™ - Dr. Kristen Donnelly - Episode # 72

Creative thinking is now the #1 skill needed in the workforce. The top indicator of a highly creative person is openness to experience but the highest indicator of a culturally competent person is openness to people with different lived experiences. Here are a few tips to increasing your creative exposure to people with powerful ideas.   Also, here is my course on LinkedIn Learning called Creative Thinking For Business Leaders Enjoy! Genein Letford, M.Ed CAFFEStrategies, LLC Home of Intercultural Creativity™   The mission of CAFFE Strategies is to equip organizations with strategies of Intercultural Creativity™ that supports their DE&I goals. Intercultural Creativity™ is a unique type of training that develops intercultural competence (which is needed for inclusion and belonging) primarily using creative thinking strategies and cognitive processes. In addition to utilizing our 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity™ methodology, the other creative thinking strategies used in our trainings include divergent thinking, reframing, un-obvious associations, combinatory thinking, metaphorical processing, transformation ideation, and imagination development, to develop intercultural competence, self awareness, cultural-awareness and creative thinking.

Taking Wisdom To Coffee … or to the Airport - Diamond Mentor Moment #16 - Genein Letford, M.Ed

Observation is our third gem within the Intercultural Creativity™ framework and Pushpendra tells us why. If creativity is the driver of innovation, then curiosity is the driver of creativity. But it doesn't stop there. Observation is the foundation of them both. Pushpendra Mehta is a writer, storyteller, marketer, and mentor focused on providing solutions to problems spurred by the power of spirituality, observation, perception, and intuition. He is the author of the book, "OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better" and also runs an online course "OBSERVE to UNMASK'' to help people uncover or unmask others to know who they really are and to encourage self-observation and self-improvement. Pushpendra is also a contributing writer with Entrepreneur Media (Home of Entrepreneur magazine), and an alumnus of Northwestern University, IL. He understands how keen observational skills is mandatory for creative thinking and intercultural connections. He drops gems for us to learn from. Enjoy the show!     Links!   Book: "OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better" Course: OBSERVE to UNMASK: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   Intercultural Development Inventory Link     This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity! 

Observing to Unmask - How Observation Skills Can Increase Your Creativity and Empathy - Award Winning Author Pushpendra Mehat - Episiode # 71

Imagination is the engine of creative thinking and Dr. Gloria Chance is key a leader for imagination development. She had to imagine how to move the banking industry online and as the title holder of 'The Most Powerful Woman In Banking' , she is a positive creative force to reckon with. Her work, her research and her signature 'A Walk In My Shoes' experience combines self reflection, creative arts, imagination training with powerful DEI development. Every business leader should take heed to her insight. As the CEO of the Mousai Group,  Fortune 50 companies constantly seek out her expertise to shed light on the creative development their organizations need to transition through this shift and move this nation, and this world, forward. We are honored that she is here with us today! Dr. Gloria Chance's LinkedIn Mousai Group Website   This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!  

Building Your Creative Imagination for Leadership - Dr. Gloria Chance - Episode #70

June is a month for many celebrations but it is also PTSD Awareness Month. I am connecting this awareness to the topic of 'Creative Abuse' that so many people are dealing with in their personal lives and in their workspace. Many people hold onto an event that was so shaming in their childhood that it changed the way they thought of themselves. It changed their identity. A certain percentage of those people have those events around a creative act. These 'creativity scars' affect the way we create and interact with others. Our creativity stems from our identity. So if our identity is abused, our creative production will be also. This diamond mentor moment discusses the effect of this and offers some strategies to start rebuilding your creative identity.    

PTSD, Creative Trauma and Rebuilding Your Creative Identity - Diamond Mentor Moment #15 - Genein Letford, M.Ed

Orly knows that creativity, marketing and entrepreneurship go hand in hand and it's all affected by culture and clarity! Orly Zeewy grew up on three continents and was educated in Lausanne, Switzerland. She is bilingual in French and English. Orly has a graphic design degree from one of the top design programs in the country. She founded an award-winning design and marketing firm and directed marketing programs for national clients such as Kraft Foods and Prince Tennis. Her book: Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups was just published by Routledge. In July, she will lead a panel at Venture Café in Philadelphia with three of the founders who are featured in her book. She is a wealth of gems! Enjoy the show!   Orly's LinkedIn     This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!     

Marketing Your Message: How to Make An Idea Scale - Orly Zeewy - Episode #69

After only having £2.79 in his bank account, John felt like he failed as a father, as a partner, as a businessman and as a man. Only when he cut out the noise, took himself back to the basics and the fundamentals of business, did he begin to gain traction and rebuild. Three years later he had sold his first 7 figure company which he started with less than £5,000 and then he went on to help almost 1,000 clients trade over $200million. Now he helps budding entrepreneurs who are also 30-something dads to redefine success, think creatively and a build a future for themselves and their families. As we celebrate Father's Day, we're excited to share John's story and expertise with you all!   John's LinkedIn Paragon30 Group   This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!

A Father's Day Message: How To Get Unstuck, Be More Creative and Be the Best Dad You Can Be - Coach John Paragon, Episode #68

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