December 2016

Give the gift of creativity to your family in 2017, and merry Christmas

By |2016-12-23T13:08:37+01:00December 23rd, 2016|Uncategorized|

Our Christmas gift to you: Get 25% off your first month of Deep Creativity Training (now only $9) by using the coupon code “THANKSNICK” at checkout. Seasons Greetings from me and everyone else at Idea to Value. It’s been a fantastic first year for us, with so much to celebrate: Starting the website in March Hosting […]

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What Top Gear vs. The Grand Tour teaches us about creativity vs ownership

By |2016-12-22T17:29:59+01:00December 22nd, 2016|Uncategorized|

You may be asking yourself what comparing two shows about fast cars has to do with creativity. The answer is … quite a lot actually. Let me explain. It all comes down to a complicated juggling act which everyone and every company struggles with at one point or another: The legacy of previous ideas vs […]

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November 2016

Introducing the new Idea to Value Podcast

By |2016-11-30T17:55:35+01:00November 30th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Hi everyone and welcome to the brand new Idea to Value podcast. A lot of people have been asking me for months whether I would consider putting my knowledge and insights of creativity and innovation into a Podcast, which people could listen to whenever and wherever they liked. Some people also tell me they learn […]

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New insights on how your creativity decreases as you get older

By |2016-11-04T17:05:27+01:00November 4th, 2016|Uncategorized|

I couldn’t wait to teach you some amazing insights I recently found out on how creativity evolves over time, so I just grabbed by phone and shot this quick video for you. I also put together a much more detailed video on the research if you want the real juicy insights, and how it says […]

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October 2016

Did you know: Some people are born with an imagination?

By |2016-10-28T12:21:33+01:00October 6th, 2016|Uncategorized|

One of the most important skills for any creative person is that of visualisation. Whether it is remembering a specific image, like a sunset, your lover’s face or the goal scored by Didier Drogba against Everton, there is something special about being able to picture something in your mind’s eye. However, new research is telling us […]

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September 2016

Leaders agree: Creativity will be 3rd most important work skill by 2020

By |2016-09-16T16:28:53+01:00September 16th, 2016|Uncategorized|

According to a new report from the World Economic Forum, it is clear that creativity at work is going to be one of the most important and in-demand skills in the next 5 years. In fact, it is going to be the third most important skill overall. This comes from a new Forum report, The […]

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August 2016

Evidence that children become less creative over time (and how to fix it)

By |2016-10-28T12:21:36+01:00August 5th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Professor George Land gives an inspiring TED talk into his research of creativity in children and adults, with some shocking findings about how creativity levels change throughout a child’s life. Watch the video above, and then see the discussion below. The nature vs nurture debate is one that is ongoing and many studies have been […]

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July 2016

White noise vs. Pink noise: Which sounds helps you concentrate, and which makes you more creative?

By |2016-10-28T12:21:37+01:00July 29th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Have you ever wondered why you find the sound of raindrops relaxing, or why some background sounds can help you concentrate? It’s all about how your brain gets distracted, and how certain sounds can prevent this. You might well have heard of white noise before. It sounds a bit like static you used to get […]

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Join me for an evening of cocktails and creativity on August 2nd

By |2016-10-28T12:21:39+01:00July 14th, 2016|News|

People often say that the best ideas should be discussed over a drink, so this is an opportunity not to be missed 🙂 I’m going to be holding a very special insight evening in early August in as part of event firm Funzing’s Inspiring Lectures series. In it, I’ll be talking about some of the most interesting insights […]

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June 2016

Join our free webinar: The biggest breakthrough in creativity training of 2016

By |2016-10-28T12:21:41+01:00June 17th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Hi everyone, I have some very exciting news, which I’d like you to join me for in an exclusive free Webinar. Date: Thursday 23 June Time: 6:00 pm BST (UK Time) – free replays available to all registrants   As you know, I put a lot of focus into finding out exactly how the brain generates ideas, […]

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