If you've ever said "I can't do this" or "I'm not smart enough" this conversation is for you! This week, Duncan Wardle sits with Mercedes and Anastasia. Duncan spent decades creating magic as the Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, leading teams at Imagineering, Pixar, Marvel, and more. Today, Duncan is a global speaker and author, helping people of all ages rediscover their creativity and curiosity. In this episode, he’s joining Mercedes and Anastasia for an eye-opening conversation about innovation, resilience, tapping into your inner child, and the future of our world in technology and creativity.
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If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or afraid to try something new, listen in. This conversation will remind you that your imagination isn’t gone. You just have to let it out. And, here's why letting it out will help you feel happier.
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(00:00) Intro(01:28) How Duncan Created A Book Unlike Any Other(03:53) How Duncan Got Started(05:36) Duncan's Time At Disney(08:16) Education vs AI(10:03) Tips To Bring Creativity & Imagination BACK(14:37) Duncan Proves Diversity(17:33) How Can I Start Thinking Different?(20:33) Case Study: How Disney Saw The Challenge Differently(22:24) The Hack That Works For EVERYONE(24:34) Duncan's Hacks For Presenting(27:17) Why Do We Need Fresh Stimulus?(28:14) How Can I Get Fresh Stimulus & Ideas?(30:39) The Importance of Play (even as teens & adults)(34:01) Do THIS To Play(37:03 The Future of University and Education(38:55 AR vs VR(43:00) Your Guide To Innovative Thinking(44:40) Here's What You MUST AVOID(45:22) Duncan's Greatest Contributions To Disney(47:08) Product vs Experience(47:52) Where Is The Intersection Between Human Thinking vs Modern Tools?(50:55) Duncan To His Teen Self(51:07) What Brings Duncan A Small Bit of Happiness?(52:26) Duncan's Motivational Quote(53:10) Looking Towards The Future(53:13) Key Takeaways