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168 Days of Magic

Welcome to 168 Days of Magic. My name’s Jordan Harcourt-Hughes and in this podcast we explore the process of starting and finishing a creative project in six months (168 Days). The podcast has three thematic pillars – creativity, wellbeing and meaningful productivity I’m a creative practitioner myself, and as I continues on the path of my own creative project I’ll be provides tips, tricks and encouragement for you, as well as chatting with other wise and wonderful folk with their own wisdom and guidance for you to consider.

Arts Self-Improvement Mindfulness Visual Arts Creativity Education
Update frequency
every 22 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
15
Years Active
2021 - 2022
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Getting your creative project across the finishing line

Getting your creative project across the finishing line

On the creativity front: the art of the creative retreat. Podcast chat: Nadine Green, owner of Organised. On the productivity front: 5 steps to finishing your creative project
00:23:36  |   Tue 23 Aug 2022
Stop judging, keep creating!

Stop judging, keep creating!

On the mindfulness front: practicing the art of non-judgement. My podcast chats are with Business coach Heather Hutchings and Kapiti Coast artist Dianne Connal.
00:29:37  |   Tue 23 Aug 2022
Getting feedback, welcoming good things and exploring Beginner's Mind

Getting feedback, welcoming good things and exploring Beginner's Mind

On the creativity front: getting feedback on your work. My podcast chat is with Rosemary Nelson, Environmental Designer and Feng Shui Consultant. And on the mindfulness: exploring Beginner’s Mind.
00:30:14  |   Tue 23 Aug 2022
Taking Risks and Maintaining Focus

Taking Risks and Maintaining Focus

On the creativity front: what creative projects give us: The freedom of psychological safety nets. On the mindfulness front: the art of single-tasking. And I'm chatting with Kapiti Coast artist Juli…
00:40:32  |   Mon 06 Jun 2022
Embracing the ‘Messy Middle’ of a Creative Project

Embracing the ‘Messy Middle’ of a Creative Project

On the productivity front: resetting to deliver on your project – past the half-way point. My podcast chat is with business coach Averil Maher with some top tips for creatives. On the project front:…
00:30:24  |   Wed 11 May 2022
Knowing when you're stuck - and what to do about it

Knowing when you're stuck - and what to do about it

In this episode, on the creative project front: what do you do when you get stuck and can't progress your creative project? My podcast chat is with speaker, MC and comedian, Kitty Fitton. And on the …
00:28:03  |   Fri 18 Mar 2022
Talk it Up, Talk it Out

Talk it Up, Talk it Out

This episode, on the mindfulness front: the art of positive self-talk. I'm talking with spiritual practitioner Kim Chamberlain. And on the topic of my own creative project - what does silent sound lo…
00:33:38  |   Fri 25 Feb 2022
Reflecting on your Creative Project

Reflecting on your Creative Project

On the creativity front, I'm talking about reflection and the concept of resistance. My podcast chat is with yoga teacher Suz Stokes. And on the productivity front, how will you define success for yo…
00:29:03  |   Thu 06 Jan 2022
The Integrated Life

The Integrated Life

In this episode I'm talking about mindful storytelling; my podcast chat is with naturopath extraordinaire Cush Reid and on the creative project front, I'm talking about an illustration I'm working on…
00:45:38  |   Sat 18 Dec 2021
Going Deep

Going Deep

On the mindfulness front, I'm sharing 4 simple mindfulness practices that I do that you can try too. My podcast chat: Paekākāriki-based artist Emma Hercus, and on the productivity front, some tips o…
00:26:01  |   Fri 03 Dec 2021
Getting stuck into a creative project

Getting stuck into a creative project

On the productivity, we're looking at the characteristics of a creative project. Creativity-wise, we're exploring intuitive creativity and warm-up exercises. My podcast chat is with life and business…
00:34:46  |   Fri 03 Dec 2021
The Road Ahead

The Road Ahead

On the mindfulness front: Understanding distractions and knowing the time of day you’re most creative. My podcast chat is with reflexologist Yossarian Fay. And on the productivity front, I'm sharing …
00:24:55  |   Tue 19 Oct 2021
Tooling up

Tooling up

In this episode, on the creativity, I'm talking about my own creative project. My podcast chat:Kapiti-based neurotherapist Corinne Allan. And on the productivity front; selecting your champions and s…
00:27:58  |   Sat 09 Oct 2021
Setting the scene for deep creativity

Setting the scene for deep creativity

On the mindfulness front, how do mindfulness and creativity work together? My podcast chat is with life coach Vicky Evans on befriending your inner critic. And on the creativity front, making space i…
00:29:28  |   Sat 09 Oct 2021
Beginning a creative project

Beginning a creative project

On the productivity front today: how do you choose a creative project that’s right for you? My podcast chat is with Kapiti-based textile artist Lisa Call. And on the creativity front: talking about …
00:27:36  |   Sat 09 Oct 2021
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