The Gyst Life

In this episode David and Maya of Bear and Unicorn Creative unpack their creative partnership and how they're transitioning from supporting other's visions to creating their own. They explore the challenges of focusing on a single creative direction; the crux of every human who has embraced their creativity. They also reveal behind the curtains the lessons they're learning from a business development perspective, the personal aspir...

We often feel pressure to specialize, to fit into neat boxes that others can easily understand. But some of us are wired differently. We move fluidly between disciplines, evolving and expanding our skills in ways that don’t replace what came before but augment it. This piece explores the unique strength of being multi-disciplinary, the challenge of communicating that value, and the importance of creating our own paradigms, rather t...

How do we navigate the complexities of our lives with resilience and purpose in a world filled with uncertainty and constant change?

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Today I take a short journey (11 minutes) into the depths of personal responsibility, societal challenges and the delicate balance between self-care and helping others.

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Have you ever found yourself grappling with the ever-changing landscape of life, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of respons...

I've been running this podcast now since 2017. It's been a fundamental catalyst in my own journey of self-expression and clarity of purpose. I did not know it was going to happen, I just started because it felt right and because deep down I knew I needed to do something to get what was in my head out. 

The original premise of the show was about uncovering what it takes to live your best life on your terms and how important it is t...

The Journey of Men is a lonely one, even if we find ourselves surrounded by those we love.

We are expected to carry the weight of life on our shoulders and be the rock everyone around us can lean on. 

I embrace that role whole heartedly. I strive to be the best man I can be for my son, for my daughter and for my wife.

But embracing that role comes with a dark side if we're not careful. I provide strength, direction and assertiven...

You've invested 10,20,30 years into your profession and now you're standing there with an open calendar and a decision to make. 

There is a feeling of anticipation. The excitement for what's possible. The weight of previous responsibilities have lifted from your shoulders and this new found space to move and roam leaves you with a new focus.

The search for what's next. 

In these early days of exploration, every moment feels pregna...

If you find yourself at a cross roads of your life, whether its exploring retirement or transitioning into a new career or life focus, this message is for you.

I never thought this idea of planning for retirement was a thing I needed to think about with any measure of intensity. But as I reflect on the last 15 years of my life, I am present to just how quickly time goes and how quickly we can find ourselves having to make choices t...

Last week I came across a fantastically contagious individual I didn't know I needed to hear, until I did. Truth be told, that while I was hopeful that the masterclass would reveal some unknowns to me as it relates to the world of speaking on stage, I wasn't expecting much. 

The inner critic was busy being critical. And thankfully the inner creative was also busy getting ready to be inspired.

Which, after day 1, I definitely was. ...

Last year I had an interesting journey with my professional career and with my relationship to creativity. In some ways I really felt lost, a bit defeated and unsure of myself or my abilities to make decisions. It had me start to question why I even bother pursuing this idea of living a creative life. Wondering often, what that even means.

Which I got.

A book I was reading about creativi...

In this episode, I share my journey of navigating the delicate balance between creativity and practicality. Writing down my realizations and discoveries has been a game-changer, helping me connect the dots in unexpected ways.

Today's conversation is all about harmonizing creativity with the need to follow through. It's a challenge many of us face, but I'll share insights on defining your ideal client, testing assumptions, and the i...

Welcome! I have a new curiosity I am exploring, for the next little while I will be speaking about the often misunderstood world of rituals. This came about when I sat down and had a conversation with Tanya from Body Art Motion and Jai from Zephrym about the upcoming art and performance showcase they're hosting called Ritual Arts.

It's a little ironic that I will be using my own ritual of exploration to explore the practice of ...

🎨 The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 🌟

Humans seek freedom in their work, but often feel paralyzed. This stems from the interplay between control and integrity.

💡 Control: The Power to Influence

Stability & Predictability Efficiency & Flexibility

🔍 Integrity: Honesty & Authenticity

Authenticity & Connection Longevity & Meaning

Finding balance can be challenging, as these forces sometimes clash. E...

Picture this, you’re having a stroke

The left side of your brain is turning off

You’re leaving the linear external world

Your identity is gone

Your ability to communicate is gone

All your past memories and your future aspirations, 3/4 of what defines you as a human being poof!

And for 8 years you navigate pure bliss, free of morality, judgement and the need to adapt to our environment

Let’s explore that for a moment

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Some say we're spending about 82hrs per week consuming and collecting information. 

That's a staggering 69% of our waking hours.

So many great ideas, yet so much missed meaning.

So many really impactful moments I promised myself I would hold onto to be able to look back on, only to have it slip through my fingers.

Not because it was no longer relevant but because I just can’t recall what it was or where I stored it.

I desire to mak...

As an artist, I think the biggest opportunity for you and for me is to learn how to tell our story.

To reveal who we really are The experiences we've gone through The struggles that have defined us and the awareness, or confusion that's brought.

The seeds of doubt that have settled in The influences that directed our focus, the deeper restlessness that continues to go unresolved And the parallels between what's true and what's...