The Other Side of Potential
Over time, the conversations we choose to have begin to reflect what matters most.
If you’ve been part of this podcast, you’ve heard me speak about human development, systems thinking, and the ways we make meaning of our lives and work. That work continues—and remains at the core of my coaching and professional practice.
What has changed is the space where I am choosing to have a different kind of conversation.
After the death of my son, Michael, I felt called to create a more personal place—one that speaks directly to the experience of loss, and to the questions that emerge when life no longer looks the way it once did.
That space is now Beyond the Loss.
This podcast is for parents who have lost a child, and for those who support them. It is not about fixing grief or finding closure, but about understanding how we continue to live, to make meaning, and to become—after loss.
If you are looking for my current podcast,
you will now find me there.
I invite you to join me on Beyond the Loss.
You are welcome.
The Other Side of Potential
Episode 337: Best Of: Unlocking Everyday Creativity with Nir Bashan
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sharon Spano is joined by Nir Bashan—award-winning creativity expert and author of The Creator Mindset. Together, they explore how creativity is not just for artists, but a powerful tool for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to solve problems and drive innovation. Nir shares how cultivating creativity can lead to success in both life and business, and he offers practical steps to help you tap into your own creative potential.
Whether you're a business leader looking for new ways to lead your team or someone feeling stuck in a rut, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you reframe your thinking and approach challenges with fresh, creative energy.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why creativity is a learnable skill—not just an inborn talent
- How to apply creative thinking in business and leadership
- The power of listening and observation in unlocking new ideas
- The dangers of perfectionism and how it stifles creativity
- Strategies to overcome fear and self-doubt in creative endeavors
- How to start integrating creativity into your daily decision-making process
- Nir’s personal journey and how he discovered creativity as a path to fulfillment
Transcript: Here
Connect with Nir Bashan:
Website: https://www.nirbashan.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creator-Mindset-Secrets-Innovation-Sustainability
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirbashan/
X: https://twitter.com/Nir_Bashan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreatorMindset
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
Substack: substack.com/@drsharon
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/