Generating New Ideas: How to Inspire Innovation and Lead Creative Teams with Nicole Velik of The Ideas Bodega | Ep 91

One Wild Ride with Pru Chapman

Nicole Velik is a leading speaker, facilitator, and trainer in innovation and creativity. As the founder of The Ideas Bodega and the host of the podcast Creativity Unpacked, as well as CreativeMornings Sydney, she has dedicated herself to demystifying creativity and making it accessible to everyone. With a background in advertising, including stints at Saatchi & Saatchi and KBP, Nicole has trained organizations worldwide, including big names like The United Nations, Nike, and Google. Her podcast, which soared to number one on the Apple Marketing charts upon launch, features interviews with creatives, highlighting that creativity is a skill achievable by everyone. Nicole is also a sought-after speaker at events like SXSW Sydney and Vivid Ideas, and she nurtures her own creativity through music, playing percussion in a samba band, guitar, songwriting, and learning Portuguese.

Mentioned in Conversation:

• Unlocking Creativity: Discussing the universality of creativity and methods for helping individuals and teams recognize their creative potential.

• Generating New Ideas: Including the innovation techniques she’s used to train Google, the United Nations and LEGO.

• Leading Creative Teams: Providing insights into fostering a culture that nurtures creativity, giving constructive feedback, rewarding creativity, and maintaining creative flow.

• Overcoming Creative Barriers: Identifying common obstacles that hinder creativity and exploring strategies to overcome them.

• Living a Creative Life: Delving into the importance of pursuing diverse creative outlets and the role they play in sustaining creativity and courage.

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