In this inspiring episode of the Healed Approach Podcast, host Rebecca welcomes Emily Gray, an entrepreneur and creative strategist. Emily is the founding partner of Untangled Strategy Studio, a No BS consultancy that specializes in helping ambitious brands grow by redefining how they win. Recently recognised by Smart Company as one of the Smart 50 Workplaces, Emily believes in the power of creative thinking and serendipity. Together, Rebecca and Emily dive into the heart of creativity in strategy, the importance of psychological safety in fostering innovation, and the magic of serendipity in business.
Key Topics Discussed:
Creativity in Strategy:
- Creativity as a trainable skill driven by curiosity and confidence.
- The link between creative thinking and strategic thinking.
- The role of a safe environment in fostering creativity and innovation.
- The impact of psychological safety on employee well-being and business sustainability.
The Power of Serendipity:
- Understanding serendipity as the occurrence of positive outcomes through unexpected connections.
- Emily's personal experiences with serendipity in business.
- How being open, positive, and willing to take risks can lead to serendipitous opportunities.
- Rebecca's perspective on doing good with the right intentions and attracting positive results.
Empowerment and Authenticity:
- The importance of authenticity in business and how it drives engagement.
- The unique value of individual energy and spirit in making ideas resonate.
- Strategies for empowering women by sharing real, relatable stories of struggle and success.
- The human side of leadership and its impact on others.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs:
- The concept of "fake it till you make it" and its role in building confidence.
- Framing the journey as building evidence of capabilities to foster genuine self-belief.
- Encouraging women to step up and take opportunities even when they don't feel fully ready.
Quotable Moments:
- "Creativity is really the crux of it is about curiosity and confidence." - Emily Gray
- "Approach everything with the curiosity of a child... that's where the creative spirit is ignited." - Rebecca
- "If you put yourself out there and try to be positive and open, and take risks, you'll be rewarded." - Emily Gray
- "It's not about faking it, you're doing it, you're just not believing in yourself enough." - Rebecca
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