Sarah Houck's Workplace Creativity Podcast

Creativity With Larry the 'Renaissance Culinarian'

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

In my 3rd episode, we meet and chat with Larry, a culinary arts expert and trained executive chef turned Director of Dining Services development for a South Philly grocer and market. He is in the business of bolstering blueberries and fresh squeezed juice now, but previously was a leader in the creative areas of collegiate culinary arts. Our discussion on the creative process, fostering an empowered team, and navigating challenges and conflict via Larry's personal experiences opens up a new perspective on what works for creativity in the world of workplaces.

Creativity with Mike the VP of Engineering

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

In this second episode of the series, I talk with Mike the VP of Engineering for a local software development company that services health clubs around the globe. We learn about how inventive problem solving and critical thinking skills help to clarify creativity within his roles and at his various workplaces - current and previous. Creative design layout for the actual physical spaces for work is revealed to be important in our discussion. But have no fear, it isn't all data and logic here - we absolutely laugh, focus on creativity, and poke fun at the preeminent spoof of software engineering classics, the movie" Office Space".

Introduction Episode - Creativity with Courtney the Child Life Specialist

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

I start off my Podcast series with meeting and talking to a Child Life Specialist named Courtney. She provides some novel insight on a few topics within her field tied to creativity - student learning influence, fatigue/longevity, and team dynamics.We review how self-care and emotional processing can also be "selfish", but vital. Medical play and evidence based practice are introduced, so come explore with us on these specialized areas that Courtney highlights with intention and authenticity.