Richard Holman can help you have better ideas.
As a creativity specialist he works with senior teams at brands including Lego, Tinder and Matel - encouraging them to think more bravely.
In this episode of In Confidence, the last in this season, Richard and I discuss how to build creative confidence. And why nurturing your creativity is the most powerful antidote to self-doubt.
We discuss why it’s the process of creating (not the outcome) that builds real creative confidence. Why self-doubt is a natural part of making something new. (He reminds us that even Michelangelo doubted himself while painting the Sistine Chapel). And why constraints can actually make you more creative, not less.
Richard also reflects on how many adults lose access to creativity by learning to avoid looking foolish, wasting time, or getting things wrong — and why rebuilding creative confidence isn’t about chasing inspiration, but about creating enough safety to try.
He says:
Discomfort is often a good sign. It usually means you’re stretching beyond what you already know.
This episode explores how confidence grows through trying things out, rather than needing to be certain. And how small moments of play can unlock clearer thinking, better decisions, and more resilient leadership.
We explore:
Why play is essential for clear thinking under pressure
How success can actually narrow your imagination
Why creative confidence comes from experimentation rather than expertise
By the way, I help C-suite leaders and founders build confident, robust teams. If you want help with that, drop me a line here.
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Enjoy the episode - and tell me in the comments what you think.
Rosie
