In this episode Cathryn and Danielle unearth kindness. What is the provenance of this humble human quality, the ability to show kindness, not only to people we know and love, but to strangers, and people we may not like that much? Why is it the perfect gift to give at Christmas and any other time? When in doubt – be kind.  Have a safe, creative, and kind festive season. Episode Links:Maverick MindsAssociation SolutionsCompassion and the science of kindness: Harvard Davis Lecture 2015One Mayor Transformed His Town Into the ‘City of Kindness’ — and Inspired Over 1 Million Kind Acts Better business:  acts of kindnessCity of KindnessWorld Kindness MovementAnd recommended reading (available at all good book stores):Seriously Playful CreativityBook:  Hugh Mackay, The Kindness Revolution

In this episode of Maverick Minds Podcast Cathryn and Danielle explore our greatest natural resource, Creativity and how we can adopt creative-thinking strategies to live and work well in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Show links:Maverick MindsAssociation SolutionsWhat does VUCA really mean?Can We Trust Creativity Tests? A Review of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), Creativity Research Journal 2006 (Vol 18 No. 1) Kyung Hee Kim. Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development

In this episode of Maverick Minds Podcast Cathryn and Danielle explore The Value of Play in our professional and personal lives.  Play has a long history and worth nurturing. Join us to find out more…Episode LinksMaverick MindsAssociation SolutionsThe Playful EntrepreneurLego FoundationHeather Joy Campbell – The Happydemic -  Laughter Yoga IDEO Play LabOld People's home for 4 year olds (ABC program)Cathryn on the Clowning Around Podcast with Emma Stroud Applied Improvisation Network

In this episode Cathryn and Danielle explore Environmental Wellbeing and  Starting with World Environment Day 5 June 2021. From there we venture into what are natural solutions for Environmental Wellbeing; Ecosystem Restoration, Biomimicry, Rewilding and briefly explore two economic models that have the environment embedded - Natural Capital Accounting and Donut Economics. We pick up on event management as an industry ripe for environmental innovation and in particular take a peek at music festivals.  We ask the question that provoked Founder of Interface Ray Anderson “What is your business doing for the environment”.  Your invitation is to join us for Episode 5 of Maverick Minds - Maverick Musings. Episode LinksMaverick MindsAssociation SolutionsWorld Environment Day 2021Geneva Environment Network - World Environment Day 2021Natural Capital AccountingNature-based solutions Initiatives 10 Nature-Inspired Companies Advancing Sustainable SolutionsThe Ray of Hope PrizeClimate take backRewilding Europe - Nature based economies Exploring donut economics - Kate RaworthSustainable Event Management for Music Festivals: An Event Organiser Perspective Woodford Folk Festival - Environmental StatementLes Kendall - ArtistKate Wall Ecologist and Gardening Guru And recommended reading (available at all good book stores):Ray Anderson: Mid-Course Correction: Toward a Sustainable Enterprise The Interface Model Janine Benyus – Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Design

In this podcast Cathryn and Danielle discuss Creative Wellbeing, Happiness and what the Ancient Greek philosophers called Eudaimonia. They share some of the research Cathryn came across while planning a Creative Wellbeing workshop called Riding the Wave of Change for a government agency in Australia.Episode Links:Maverick MindsAssociation SolutionsEveryday creative activity as a path to flourishingExercise not only helps with mental health - it makes us more creative too, say scientists  (World Economic Forum)World Happiness Report - 2021Revealed:  The 20 happiest countries in the world for 2021International Day of Happiness - United NationsWhy our pursuit of happiness may be flawedDavos WEF 2020: Creative Arts are essential for the future of humanityHadley Cantril:  A Pioneer in public opinion researchAnd recommended reading (available at all good book stores):Seriously Playful CreativityPema Chodron: Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change (2012)

Join Cathryn and Danielle as we research one of Cathryn's favourite topics, creativity.   Cathryn came across a concept called the Orange Economy and as a result, it got her thinking about the Provenance of this dynamic and bold colour, so here we are unearthing orange.For more information, click on the links below:Maverick MindsAssociation SolutionsInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The Orange EconomyOrange Sky AustraliaA new way to heal hearts without surgery - Dr Franz Freudenthal

Cathryn and Danielle discuss World Creativity and Innovation Day - 21 April.  2021 is also the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development to focus our attention around the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.Cathryn's favourite proverb:  if you want to go fast go alone; if you want to travel far go with others.Show links:Maverick MindsAssociation SolutionsWorld Creativity and Innovation WeekStreet BountyThe Butcher's TapGardening Australia#IAmCreative

Join Dr Cathryn Lloyd of Maverick Minds and Danielle Bolton of Association Solutions to discuss World Creative and Innovation Week.For more information, visit:Maverick MindsAssociation SolutionsWorld Creativity and Innovation WeekCreative Enlightenment #IAmCreative