26-02-2022
#2 Creativity and the Gig Economy with Dr. Chaz Austin
The Crazy Heart of Art podcast, hosted by Franziska Trauttmansdorff, is where you get taken through a journey about the influence of art, from our mood, capabilities, up to its significance to our enjoyment of the present.Joining today’s episode is Dr. Chaz Austin, a professor from Los Angeles Pierce College, an author, a speaker, and a career trainer. He shares incredible insights about the current nature of jobs, a hot take on the modern way of socializing, and the inspiring notion of transforming failures into a learning process.Tune in to the show now to explore:What the gig economy is aboutWhy do we need to market ourselvesHow to adjust to today’s work cultureComparisons between virtual and face-to-face communicationHow failures shape new ideasHow important creativity and innovation is in today’s marketTimestamps:[0:08] Introduction to Dr. Chaz[1:05] Brief background regarding the gig economy[4:56] Dr. Chaz explains how people aren’t prepared for work[6:41] The declining importance of resumes[8:22] The significance of creativity in finding work[10:09] Downsides of remote work[13:44] The difference in socializing between virtual and face-to-face[15:25] The impact of creativity on progression[17:05] The concept of trial and errorConnect with Dr. Chaz Austin, Ed.D.:LinkedInCareer Packaging and MarketingTEDCreating a Career PlanSucceeding in a New JobTransitioning Out of Your Job