The Chase Jarvis Live Show

Career transitions are often bumpy. New processes, different people, and all the energy that goes into building the skills, network and momentum- no wonder why the comfort of a stable career is prevents many people from pursuing their calling. Change isn't easy. Now imagine you're a working attorney with a promising future and more than a decade of education, testing, and training to get to where you are. That's the scenario my guest on the show today, Maria Brito found herself in. She recalls, "For the years I was an attorney, it was like I had a fake identity." It was clear that law was not her calling. Fast forward to today's episode, and Maria is now an award-winning contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. She has written for publications such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes...  the list goes on. Complex Magazine named Maria one of the Top 20 Power Players in the Art World. She now teaches creativity courses in companies and, in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on cr

Is your day job burning you out?  Maybe your creative passion is taking up the majority of your headspace, while your J.OB. is using all your creative bandwidth? On today's episode I answer two audience questions: Can you be a hyphen and a master at the same time? How to manage burnout, a creative passion and a 9-5 job If you're creatively stuck, making a difficult business decision or just want to chat about what it takes to start down the path towards being a full-time creator, you can text me at +1 (206) 309-5177 or drop me a message on social. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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Kate Robinson is a writer, speaker, and co- founder of a number of initiatives dedicated to the legacy of her father, Sir Ken Robinson. On the show, Kate shares some backstory on her father’s life, and the journey that led to her completing his final piece of work. In Sir Ken and Kate’s perspectives, there are 3 myths regarding creativity that hinder our advancement as a collective.  Creativity is about a certain group of people, “the creatives” Creativity is about certain things/subjects (music, writing, art, dance, etc) You’re either creative or you’re not  The truth is, creativity lives in each of us, it is a muscle that can be trained and strengthened, and there is space for creativity in every activity. Sir Ken and Kate define creativity as “the process of having original ideas that have value.” It is an ongoing process of idea creation and evaluation, and it can be applied to anything.  True change comes from those who dare to imagine. Creativity comes from within, and progress comes from diversity of

Do you have a big dream, but you're having trouble making progress? There is one simple thing you can do to start moving, and re-train your brain to operate autonomously,  prioritize joy. Once you make this contract with yourself to pursue joy on a regular basis, you start to create inertia. So how do you get started? Maybe you don't know what action to take? I believe that a hugely under valued element of the equation is joy. You don't need to wait for lighting to strike. You don't need a master grand plan. Just start doing more of the stuff that make you feel more alive, and less of the things that block you or don’t serve you. In this episode I share a few thoughts on how prioritizing joy on a daily basis can have tremendous positive impacts in other area of life. So are YOU following joy? Share this message with a friend who needs to hear it. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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Are there certain traits that make someone charismatic? Why do some people captivate a room, while others struggle to manage a small meeting? Why do some ideas spread, but other good ones fall by the wayside? These are the questions that bestselling author and human behavior expert Vanessa Van Edwards seeks to answer in her new book, "Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication." If we're often overlooked for job opportunities or have our ideas ignored, we should pay closer attention to the "tiny" signals we send to others through our body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection. Vanessa believes these "cues" have a huge impact on how we, and our ideas, come across and can either undermine or reinforce our message. In today's episode, I talk with her about her book—and how we can convey likeability, trust, and power in every interaction. Over 54 million people have seen Vanessa on YouTube and in her viral TED Talk. Her behavior research lab, Science of People, has bee

Here we are at the end of February - how are those New Years Resolutions going?

Deep in the grips of drug addiction, Gabby Bernstein was sitting in her beaten-up white Toyota Corolla playing a cassette again and again and listening to a psychic saying to her, “You have two choices in this lifetime: You could stay addicted—and that’s not going to be good—or you can get clean and make a major impact on the world.” In that moment, she couldn’t contemplate what it would be like to get out of bed later that day, let alone make a major impact on the world. But she kept listening. Fast forward almost two decades, Gabby has written her ninth book, Happy Days, in which she guides readers down a path where they can go from trauma to profound freedom and inner peace. She’s living proof that it’s possible to overcome the challenges of addiction, trauma, and depression and find hope again. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [02:25] Who is Gabby Bernstein? [05:23] Gabby’s two choices [09:30] What’s the first step toward healing? [16:30] Different types of trauma: Small 't' versus capital 'T' [25:00] Waking up

At a time when divisiveness and polarity seem at their all-time highs, the stories we tell matter more than ever. Stories contain the power to lift us up during our most difficult moments, and unite people around shared values and ideas. So what contributes to an effective story? And what makes a skilled storyteller? Nicola Yoon is here to discuss just that. As part of CreativeLive's Between the Lines interview series, hosted by Kelly Corrigan, we hear the stories behind the stories with 16 of the world's top authors. Nicola is the #1 NYT Bestselling Author of Everything, Everything, which is now a major motion picture, and The Sun Is Also a Star, a National Book Award finalist, Michael L. Printz Honor Book and Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner.  Nicola expounds on a number of relevant and important topics such as: Storytelling as a means of understanding others Creative inspiration and Nicola's writing process Difference between fiction and non-fiction stories The importance of gestures in

Payal Kadakia studied operations research and economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but she was always determined to keep dance in her life—both during her college years and her professional career. She was three years old when she fell in love with dance because it offered her a place to center herself, be creative, and be herself. The corporate world provided Payal with a safety net, but one day she decided it was time to build a business around her lifelong passion. The result, ClassPass—a membership program offering access to an extensive network of wellness and fitness experiences—became a global sensation. The platform became the first unicorn of the decade, and Mindbody, one of the leading wellness technology platforms, acquired it in late 2021. Prior to the acquisition, ClassPass members had completed more than 100 million hours of training at 30,000 partner studios in over 30 countries. “Founders who think in a creative mindset are the ones who are able to build these new blueprints f

Are you getting in your own way? This week I'm diving into two questions from the community. The first question involves knowing how to choose which projects to commit to, and how to stay focused even when new opportunities present themselves. My top level advice:  Identify what YOU care about and what you want to stand for Don’t spend too much time worrying what other people are doing Experiment and play  Find an accounta-bili-buddy  Learn through action Execute on ideas  The second question we get into the art of storytelling. Whether we like it or not, when we're telling stories, there is a piece of ourselves that is present. Even if the goal is to be an unbiased 3rd party, how you tell the story will impact how it's percieved. Embrace your own unique perspective. It can be the difference between good and great storytelling. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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NFTs. The buzzword of the times.... or is there something to it? If your head spins every time you hear those three little letters or even if you've gone deep down the rabbit hole, you don't want to miss this conversation with Tom Bilyeu. Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of the multi-billion dollar company Quest Nutrition, and the media powerhouse, Impact Theory whose mission is to influence the cultural subconscious through content. If you're familiar with his work, you'll know that he's gone deep into understanding how technology + digital ownership is changing the game.  In this episode, Tom provides us not only with a solid background and digestible definition of what NFT’s are and how they work, but also a forecast of how they can completely change the landscape for creatives.  "Whether or not humans should be the way that they are, they are the way that they are, so deal with the world the way that it is, not the way it should be.” -Tom Bilyeu Some topics we discuss: Volatility and mindset towards purchas

If you've been following me for awhile, you probably know I'm a big fan of cold water therapy. But that didn't happen overnight. In fact, even though I was introduced to it as an athlete it took me years to rediscover and embrace it. Now, it's one of my daily habits that has been a game changer in my life. If you've been curious to try cold water therapy, I share a bit more about my cold water journey as well as three approaches to getting started. Tag me on social with the results. Or as always, text me directly at 206-309-5177. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive turn that requires balance, focus, and courage. Blasting down the ice, shoulder to shoulder with another world-class competitor, blades on his feet, Apolo Ohno began his Olympic career in 2002, eventually winning eight gold medals and becoming the most decorated athlete in US Winter Olympics history. In today's episode, Apolo shares valuable lessons that can be applied to anyone looking to improve performance and make the most of the 86,400 seconds each day. Apolo's new book, Hard Pivot is now available for pre-order. Topics in the conversation: The mind is the most powerful asset or prison What is your identity Anger, rage, insecurities affect even the most successful people The thin line between healthy and unhealthy obsession Geniuses are often called insane until they succeed Imposter syndrome during a career transition Process > prize Personal life lessons and motto include gratitude, giving, goals, grit, taking action Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-20

You’ve followed your curiosities, found your direction, and made some strides along the path, now what?  Chances are there’s something deep inside of you, that calls to you, that you know you are resisting. What is that thing? How can you construct your life around that thing? Pull on that thread. Zero in and focus ruthlessly.  Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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Communication is one of the most powerful skills a human can master. Exceptional people speak in a cadence, have a pleasant aura, listen to and validate others, and use broad, straightforward gestures to communicate. You’ve heard the phrase, “It’s not what you say it’s how you say it?” In this episode, Joe Navarro explains how to use nonverbals to communicate more effectively. With 25 years in the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence and behavioral assessment, Joe has authored 14 books in 29 languages dealing with human behavior and body language.  After more than a decade, What Every BODY is Saying, remains the #1 selling body-language book in the world. Louder Than Words, based on his annual lectures at the Harvard Business School over the last twelve years, was hailed by The Wall Street Journal as "One of the six best business books to read for your career." Joe’s newest book, Be Exceptional, highlights five distinguishable traits that most exceptional humans possess.  At first, putting together t

How often do you catch yourself in a storm of self-defeating thoughts? Do you tend to be self-critical and drift toward worry regardless of the circumstances? How do you usually talk to yourself? Are you your own cheerleader? How often do you hear in your head statements like “I’m no good”?  You can’t reason with your reptilian brain, but the good news is that it learns through action. Every time you take action and survive, it learns a new lesson. In other words, the process of facing fear, acknowledging it, taking action, is like a muscle. The more you work it, the easier it becomes. This is one of the best mechanisms that I know for reducing the volume of negative self-talk because taking even small actions in the face of fear helps you become more confident.  Today's episode is a reminder to evaluate how you talk to yourself. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:05] Language is incredibly powerful, and you’re in charge of writing your life script.  [02:47] Fear is a gift, a precious instinct.  [04:09] Take actio

With so much information, and gadgets and access and hustle and email and …and.. aren’t you overloaded at work!? It’s understandable and it’s a real problem. If this describes you or someone you love…you’ll LOVE this episode of the show. Enter: Jason Fried.  He’s the brilliant NYT best-selling author and co-founder of the software firm, Basecamp.  Since long before meeting Jason in person he’s always caught my eye as perhaps THE outspoken thinker / critic of the current status of work, our unhealthy habits around our jobs, and our addictions to busy-making. Whether it’s the toxic hustle, the grow-at-all-cost mentality, or the idea of working your fingers to the bone…Jason helps us all see why 99% of this approach is rubbish. And within 3 minutes of meeting him / listening to this episode, I’m banking you’ll be in agreement with him. The one refreshing difference with Jason?  He also gives us a roadmap to fix what we’ve broken. In this episode we talk about his latest book (co-authored with previous CJLIVE pod

We all want to be more productive, creative and fulfilled. This show is literally built on that premise, and there are an infinite number of ways to get there. On today's show I share 6 prompts with the goal to give you the scaffolding to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Pro tip: discomfort and anxiety mean you're going in the right direction. The deeper you dig, the better. You don't need a pen and paper to do this exercise. List of prompts: Assessing life harmony vs. balance Burnout level. Physical manifestation of stress? One year from now, what do you hope to have accomplished? What can you let go of? Hit me up via text at 206-309-5177 or on social with a brief message about how you are going to change your habits in 2022. Enjoy. --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality,

What do you think of when you hear the word fitness? Going to the gym? Going for a run? Yoga? For most of us, fitness is something that we do. We block off an hour or two during the day to focus on our physical health. We get our sweat session in, but then what? On the show this week, we are joined by Aaron Alexander. Aaron is a manual therapist and movement coach, as well as an author (The Align Method), and host of the Align Podcast. Aaron’s message is clear. Fitness is not what you do - it’s who you are. On today's show we talk about: Our bodies are under construction 100% of the time. Chronic pain is a huge issue in the US and other Western nations. The main differentiator between us and one of the healthiest populations in the world is not in the way we work out, but in the way we rest. The importance of setting up your work and living environment Using sleep and nature as weapons And a lot more. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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Nothing intimidates a writer more than a blank page. Yet, the tranquillity in the white space is what stimulates thinking. As a communicator and storyteller, isn't creativity all about contemplating filling up those white spaces with words? Margaret Atwood is an award-winning author whose work has been published in more than forty-five countries in multiple forms of creative expression, including graphic novels, TV series and films. Her latest novel, The Testaments, sequel to her award-winning bestseller The Handmaid's Tale, won the 2019 Booker Prize. She is the recipient of numerous other awards, including the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, the Franz Kadka International Literary Prize, the PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Los Angeles Times Innovator's Award. In this discussion, Margaret answers questions about how to unleash the potential of the blank page, turn the idea of a character or a theme into a novel, and retell your story through a different creative medium. Margaret also e