Dancing with Ambiguity: Five Habits to Foster Creativity in Your Team with Dr. Caroline Brookfield
Eps. #119 APRIL 22ND, 2025
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson welcomes Dr. Caroline Brookfield, a veterinarian, researcher, and keynote speaker specializing in creative leadership. They delve into the importance of embracing ambiguity and fostering creativity within teams, a timely topic as organizations navigate rapid change and seek innovative solutions. Dr. Brookfield emphasizes that creativity is not just for artists but is essential for enhancing employee experience and driving organizational success.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to redefine creativity beyond traditional boundaries to enhance team performance.
Discover why psychological safety is crucial for fostering a culture of innovation.
Explore strategies for embedding creative habits into daily workflows to boost productivity.
Hit “Play” to unlock insights that can transform your leadership approach and empower your team!
Guest(s): Dr. Caroline Brookfield, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator, Artful Science
From bandaging budgies to sneaking vegetables into smoothies, Caroline blends the art and science of creativity to help you navigate an uncertain future with confidence and optimism.
As a veterinarian with ADHD, turned Keynote Speaker and part-time comedian, she discovered how to boost mood, amplify performance and feel more engaged at work, if you lean into your unique creativity. Using creativity you can solve tough problems, adapt to change, find new possibilities, and lead others through uncertainty, hopefully with a few laughs along the way.
She helps other analytical thinkers expand their potential with everyday creativity. The result is a culture of engagement, adaptability and innovation, without the burnout (or the glitter glue)
